Aspire Vogue Forearm Walker

Specifications

Product Code	WAF705400
Product Description	Aspire Vogue Forearm Walker
Colour	White
Safe Working Load	150 kg
Total Height	1020 - 1270 mm
Total Length	660 mm
Total Width	620 mm
Seat To Floor Height	620 mm
Seat Width	460 mm
Minimum Functional Weight	9.1 kg
Typical Functional Weight	10 kg

Warranty

1 Year

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an excellent walker, but ...

By: Helen Leeder on 13 August 2020
The forearm walker is being trialed by a woman in her 90's, and I am reviewing the walker from her perspective. The "seat" is ornamental, rather than practical, and perhaps should include a safety warning - hence my 3 stars. Assuming the user is able to wriggle her hips back, there are no lower hand grips, meaning she would be at risk of dislocating her shoulders as she sat. Assuming she actually managed to do so, as there is no backrest there is nothing to prevent her from falling back. I think the walker would be better marketed with a non-tip tray, rather than a seat. One other concern is that after sitting, the user needs to reach up and forwards to release the brakes & push the frame aside; then remember to reach up and forward to engage them before standing.

(3)

Fabulous Walker!

By: B Gleeson on 5 March 2020
I bought this walker back in December, and have been getting great use out of it. Details were scant online about it when I was researching, but once I tried it out I was sold. I’m fairly tall, and was the only walker I tried that made me feel supported and not slouching. I can’t put too much weight through my wrists, due to chronic dislocations, but find forearm options such as this work very well in supporting me without causing further pain. It’s modern and cool looking enough for me not to feel self conscious using it as a person under 30, which is always a bonus for any mobility aid. I find it works very well on footpaths and grass, though if there are large cracks it can jolt quite a bit. It is manageable for me on travelators, but too big for escalators. Getting it off a travelator is a bit bumpy as well, but workable if you have some upper body strength. It is around 9 kilos, so not extremely light, but light enough for me to manage. It feels sturdy and supportive, not flimsy or as if it could roll away from you. The turning circle is surprisingly small, one of my favourite things about it! So easy to navigate turning in a lift or tight supermarket aisle. It helps you to keep good posture while you use it as well, if you have the props set at the right height for you. The biggest con for this walker, for me, is that it has limited ability to fold. I have a small car, so to fit it in I need to lower one back seat. You can slide the forearm props down to make it shorter, and it folds sideways, but that is all. It’s rather bulky due to this, and that size may be a problem for some people. Also, due to the forearm props, the seat is not super comfortable to sit in, and larger people may indeed find it impossible to fit. For reference, I am a woman’s size 16 and tall, and can fit in the seat, but it isn’t roomy for me. Overall, this is a great mobility aid and works really well for me. I’d love it even more if it could fold up smaller, but it is manageable as is in the space I have. Totally recommend this!

(5)

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Specifications

Product Code	WAF705400
Product Description	Aspire Vogue Forearm Walker
Colour	White
Safe Working Load	150 kg
Total Height	1020 - 1270 mm
Total Length	660 mm
Total Width	620 mm
Seat To Floor Height	620 mm
Seat Width	460 mm
Minimum Functional Weight	9.1 kg
Typical Functional Weight	10 kg

Warranty

1 Year

Downloads

Reviews

an excellent walker, but ...

By: Helen Leeder on 13 August 2020
The forearm walker is being trialed by a woman in her 90's, and I am reviewing the walker from her perspective. The "seat" is ornamental, rather than practical, and perhaps should include a safety warning - hence my 3 stars. Assuming the user is able to wriggle her hips back, there are no lower hand grips, meaning she would be at risk of dislocating her shoulders as she sat. Assuming she actually managed to do so, as there is no backrest there is nothing to prevent her from falling back. I think the walker would be better marketed with a non-tip tray, rather than a seat. One other concern is that after sitting, the user needs to reach up and forwards to release the brakes & push the frame aside; then remember to reach up and forward to engage them before standing.

(3)

Fabulous Walker!

By: B Gleeson on 5 March 2020
I bought this walker back in December, and have been getting great use out of it. Details were scant online about it when I was researching, but once I tried it out I was sold. I’m fairly tall, and was the only walker I tried that made me feel supported and not slouching. I can’t put too much weight through my wrists, due to chronic dislocations, but find forearm options such as this work very well in supporting me without causing further pain. It’s modern and cool looking enough for me not to feel self conscious using it as a person under 30, which is always a bonus for any mobility aid. I find it works very well on footpaths and grass, though if there are large cracks it can jolt quite a bit. It is manageable for me on travelators, but too big for escalators. Getting it off a travelator is a bit bumpy as well, but workable if you have some upper body strength. It is around 9 kilos, so not extremely light, but light enough for me to manage. It feels sturdy and supportive, not flimsy or as if it could roll away from you. The turning circle is surprisingly small, one of my favourite things about it! So easy to navigate turning in a lift or tight supermarket aisle. It helps you to keep good posture while you use it as well, if you have the props set at the right height for you. The biggest con for this walker, for me, is that it has limited ability to fold. I have a small car, so to fit it in I need to lower one back seat. You can slide the forearm props down to make it shorter, and it folds sideways, but that is all. It’s rather bulky due to this, and that size may be a problem for some people. Also, due to the forearm props, the seat is not super comfortable to sit in, and larger people may indeed find it impossible to fit. For reference, I am a woman’s size 16 and tall, and can fit in the seat, but it isn’t roomy for me. Overall, this is a great mobility aid and works really well for me. I’d love it even more if it could fold up smaller, but it is manageable as is in the space I have. Totally recommend this!

(5)