Heather,
Actually, I'm more confused than before, LOL.
How do you engage the parking brake? Isn't it
with grips on the handles?
Kevin
Heather & Pieter wrote:
Oh Dear,
I guess I have mislead you Kevin. I do not have 'hand brakes'. I
guess mine are just parking brakes. I hope this had cleared up my
information to you.
Heather in Calgary
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*From:* Butcher, Bernie [S&FS] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* Kevin Wolfthal <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; Heather &
Pieter <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; tmic-list@eskimo.com
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*Sent:* Monday, April 16, 2007 6:03 AM
*Subject:* RE: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!
My rollator has individual brakes upon squeezing, the problem is,
when I sit (on a chair) my rollator rollates away from me. no
parking brake. It would also be nice to have a parking brake so I
could use the rollator like a regular walker when I want to.
*/BERNARD BUTCHER/*
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*From:* Kevin Wolfthal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:35 PM
*To:* Heather & Pieter; tmic-list@eskimo.com
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*Subject:* Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!
Heather,
I wish that I would be able to engage both brakes with one hand,
so I may have to re-think the Hugo. I'm pretty sure there are
such rollators.
I'm glad yours has helped you and your Mom.
Take care,
Kevin
Heather & Pieter wrote:
Kevin,
My walker is not called a Hugo, can't remember the name right now
but looks much like the Hugo. My brakes can be engaged one brake
at a time. So you can hook your cane onto the handle if need be
and do one brake at a time.
My mother with diabetic neuropathy uses her walker 'all the
time' in her home and out. She just does not walk without it at
all.
My sister with MS uses hers when need be and I use mine when
shopping alone or going for a walk. I don't need mine in the
house just yet but perhaps in a few years I might.
Hope you enjoy yours.
Heather in Calgary
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*From:* Kevin Wolfthal <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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*Sent:* Sunday, April 15, 2007 3:01 AM
*Subject:* Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!
Hi again,
One more question, can the brakes be operated with either
hand, or do you
have to press them both together. I may use it sometimes
with a cane
in one hand.
Thanks,
Kevin
Candis Kalley wrote:
I think so. I can lift at max 10# or so and I lift my
Hugo into my SUV.
On Hugo, you lift the seat up and there is a strap that you
pull and the Hugo folds right up. I usually have to study
myself against the back of the car to lift but like I said I
am limited on my lifting.
I live by myself so I'm very in independant and manage just
fine. The only times I've had problems is when someone
tries to help. It throws my rhythm off of lifting and
turning to get Hugo into the car.
You will always have a seat available with Hugo plus the
added support to walk and carry things. I have carried a
whole car load of groceries on Hugo. 2 bags on each handle
and several on the seat. Hugo also has great side and back
bags. I always keep an umbrella in the back pack plus a
folding cane so that I can use the cane when I go on the
airplane because the airlines put Hugo in the cargo hold.
Also, when you go thru the checker, security will take Hugo
thru while you have to go thru walking - so I've found the
folding cane helpful in those instances.
There are some benefits to being handicap - at the airlines
the lines are shorter.
In the front of the back pack are several compartments for
pens, small pads and the such. Other models I looked at
charged extra for the back pack (bag).
I have also used Hugo to carry heavy boxes when I go to the
post office. Larger boxes fit right across the handles and
you can still use the handles. Hugo also has helped carry
things out to curbside for trash pickup, carry the laundry
basket and all kinds of uses. Hugo is a great helper.
Hope you enjoy.
Candy K.
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*From:* Kevin Wolfthal <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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*Sent:* 4/14/2007 11:28:00 PM
*Subject:* Re: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!
Hi Candy,
I'm glad!
Is it easy to fold up if you take it in a car?
Thanks!
Kevin
Candis Kalley wrote:
I have the Hugo and LOVE it. I think you will be very happy with
it.
Candy K.
[Original Message]
From: Kevin Wolfthal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Tmic-list@eskimo.com>
Date: 4/14/2007 10:57:26 PM
Subject: [TMIC] thanks for rollator suggestions!
Thanks to everyone who replied re: rollators.
I am having second thoughts about the 'Dannie', because as someone
suggested, the reverse brakes might be hard on my already painful
hands.
Thank you to whoever brought that to my attention. (I'm sorry I
can't
thank everyone individually, typing with one finger now).
I like the looks of the Hugo, the seat looks supportive, and the
price
isn't bad. I might just order it and take my chances.
Thanks again!
Kevin
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