BlessReach Knee Scooter, All Terrain Foldable Knee Scooter Walker, Disc Brake Knee Walker for Foot Injuries Compact Crutches Alternative

Amp buyerUnited States

Excellent, Reasonably-Priced Hybrid Knee Walker

OPERATION Once assembled (see below) the BlessReach knee walker's soft tires roll smoothly with almost no effort. It has no trouble travelling over and between ceramic tile, rugs, carpets and door thresholds. With slightly more effort it rolls over packed gravel and grass. Rolling over raised edges works best when the edges are approached by both front wheels at the same time. Like all knee walkers, it cannot turn in a really tight radius, but it provides ample maneuverability. The handle bars move easily from side to side, so steering the knee walker is easy. The product appears to have excellent build quality. The brakes, including the lock buttons, work well. The brake lever cables on the handle grips merge to a single cable just below the handle bars. Therefore, pulling on either brake handle has the same braking effect on the rear wheels, although one's grip may be stronger in one hand than the other. The single brake disk connects to both rear wheels. Pushing the brake lock button on either side will have the same effect if the brake cables are the same length. My left and right cables were not exactly the same length, so the brake lock on one side was slightly stronger than the other. Nevertheless, both worked well to keep the scooter from moving. Since only one of the two brakes locks needs to be applied, the user can press the lock button with one hand while squeezing the brakes with the other hand. The knee pad was firm, but not so firm as to be uncomfortable when moving around the house. Longer trips or extended time spent kneeling on the scooter would probably benefit from an added cushion. A cushion would also protect the knee pad. Abrasion by a cast or boot may be the reason for several negative reviews of the knee pad. The carry bag seems well-made and fits easily on the scooter's bag attachment points. A Velcro fastener is provided, but likely will only needed when travelling beyond the house. ASSEMBLY The knee scooter components arrived in excellent condition. Unlike most assembly manuals, there was no illustrated parts list, although there was a photo without annotation. No tools are required, although a Phillips screw driver may be needed (see below). Assembly was straightforward, although the terminology used in the assembly manual was unconventional. The manual calls the items used with the "screws" to attach the front wheels to the "front wheel rod" as "gaskets". Unless the product has changed since the manual was printed, the supplied lock washers are what go between the front wheels and the front axle. An Allen wrench was provided to tighten the bolts to the axle. Unfortunately, a smaller Allen wrench that is needed to tighten the shock absorber bolt was not supplied. A quick-release bolt clamps the front axle to the steering assembly, allowing the bulky front wheels to be removed when space is at a premium. The axle is fastened by a small plastic-covered nut that is not as easy to hold in place as the other connectors. The "screws" used to fasten the kneeling pad to the scooter are easy-to-use thumbscrews. The hexagonal-headed bolts used to fasten the handle bar and the kneeling pad to the desired heights fit into the same-shaped holes in the scooter's frame, so care needs to be taken to insert the bolts in the correct direction. More space can be saved by removing the bolt supporting the knee pad and either lowering or removing the knee pad. The handle bar column hinges down for transportation or storage. The latch that secures the steering column in line with the lower section of the scooter's front wheel assembly (the "standpipe") is called the "buckle" in the manual. Pushing the latch up against the frame locks the handle bar in position for use. Pulling it back allows the handle bars to fold down. A threaded screw is located within the latch mechanism. A Phillips screwdriver can be used tighten a latch that is too loose to stay in place (as mine was) or loosen it if it is too tight to easily unlatch (as has been reported in other reviews). There is a rotating plastic lock that prevents the latch from opening once it is slid into the side of the latch, so there is no need to tighten the latch so much that it is hard to undo. Overall, this is an excellent product that is easy to assemble and operate.

Svetka BobryUnited States

Comfortable and reliable knee scooter!

I am giving it 5 stars as it sufficed my need for the knee schooter. I used it for 5 weeks while recovering from a chronic 2nd metotarsal fracture. After using chutches for 2 days, I figured, it would be hard to use them for 5 weeks (trying to balance and cook, and carry little things). So it was my rescue. I used it mostly around the appartment and it was great, it is small enough to navigate in the appartment (I have fairly small kitchen, so could go only 1 way), I could not get it to the bathroom because my bathroom is small, I parked it right outside and just navigated in with crutches which I just had ready by the door. I think it is maneuverable enough has a good sharp turning ability but for sharp turns MUST turn slow as it can tip if do it faster. In small spaces often I had to back out which was fairly easy to do for me. Outside I used it on paved walkways of a resort, ride was petty smooth. It was a little difficult to rall it up the ramps (if ramps were steep, so often I had people help me rall it a little not to over exhaust the other leg). The knee support was perfect, over 5 weeks it did not feel that it wore off not it did not give any pain to my knee (my knees have chronic pain from bending). I only was uncomfortable while I was riding it while wearing a cam boot (I had a tall one), I felt I had a little bruise on my shin in 1st few days which then seemed to stop bothering me. In terms of vibration it was fine, again I mostly used it on smooth pavement. Breaks worked well, I did not use them as much as I was not ralling fast. But if I was going a steep slope, it really helped not to roll to fast. The stopper button was great, to fix the scooter not to roll while stationary. I've got blue color, it was very pretty. I also traveled with it, I had to request a minivan or a van for transportation to make sure the scooter fits, it folds but not much, skates keep in mind. Assembly was not hard, but I did not do it myself (my husband assembled it for me). Height of the knee rest as well as the steering adjusted well (I am 5'4"). Overall great product for the $$. Only surface I could not roll it was on sand, but that eas expected as different tiers would be needed. The bag in the front was excellent size and quality to place items like phone, key, or wallet while on the go. I've seen people even attach cup holders to the steering (I skipped this accessory).

Rick SlineUnited States

Scooter is good, but needs softer cushion

Despite the cushion being very stiff (requiring a 3rd party cushion added) the scooter appears to be well made and sturdy. I've had it a week and used it mostly around the house, but also for a trip to the DMV to get a handicap placard. 17 years ago I needed a knee scooter and chose to rent, glad I purchased this time - it's a better product than what's available for rent. Note that I'm a degreed engineer and have substantial hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical/electronic devices as well as home construction and simple custom wooden furniture. That said none of that is required to put the scooter together. These scooters are inherently unstable especially if the cushion and/or handlebars are in the higher positions. Be especially careful on sharp turns or at "speed". I'm 5'8" and I have both cushion (with extra pad) and handlebars at next to lowest position. At the DVM parking lot I briefly got up to a slow jog pace while going straight with no problems. Assembly for me sitting on a chair working alone (wife was busy cooking dinner) took about 30 minutes - would have been half that if I had full mobility or a helper. A couple of holes had a gob of dried paint that needed to be knocked off - I just tapped with one of the bolts. The instructions are not particularly clear nor are the pictures, but just looking at things, it's fairly clear how things fit together. I'm glad I ordered the foldable model since we don't have an SUV, just a 4door sedan. I easily got the scooter on the backseat by removing the cushion and folding the handlebar tube - have to use the bolt from the cushion or a pen to push in the pin. If I didn't have to only use 1 leg, the disassembly and reassembly would have take less than a minute each. The only negative, but didn't delete a star is the cushion is very stiff, a thirds party add-on works fine. I would have gladly paid an extra dollar or two for a softer cushion on this product. These

InfoSeek 2.0United States

Lifesaver and Better than Crutches

Don't cheap out and get the cheaper ones, spend a little more and get this one. I fractured my foot and cant use crutches because they throw my hip out, this has been a lifesaver for me in my house. It is sturdy and solid for only $160. It is a massive help for me, you can use it several ways, you can sit on it, rest your foot/leg on it, even ride it like a bike but use your good leg to paddle. It also works for someone that is over 6 feet tall like me. It folds and is LIGHT, not heavy at all. The only draw back to any knee scooter is backing up, it is awkward. I simply pick the rear up and pivot it, much easier. Also I have NEW real hardwood floors and this DOES NOT MARK IT UP. Unless you skid the brake then of course it will, but I don't skid my brakes. ASSEMBLY: From china, so the instructions SUCK. That is to be expected, and if you have not assembled a product yet from China then you are living in a cave. BUT, this thing was very easy to figure out, the assembly is very intuitive, you can look at the picture of the final product and figure it out, it's very simple, it took me 25 minutes and thtas only because I have a big boot on and cant easily bend over. The parking brake is awesome, the bag is sturdy and super helpful. Oh, and also since this is from china, the plastic will smell horrible for about 2 days, then it goes away. Once again, that is with everything made in China, and almost everything is still made in China! Good luck, this will help you S.T.F.O. your leg or foot so you can heal faster, and is way better that crutches!