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Posted by Emily Bengston on June 27, 2009, 12:31 pm
On 6/27/09 8:18 AM, in article pk6c451r8nhftfttsth46fnse5rsepdokj@4ax.com,
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>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping where
>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the heat &
>>> sun for very long.
>>>
>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before I make
>>> a decision on which to buy.
>>
>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing you want to be
>> sure of is that the frame is sturdy and that the wheels are large enough
>> and strong enough to be reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as
>> long as there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and out of a
>> vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not be the best choice, even
>> though it's light, because it's usually not that strong. But there are
>> other metals besides aluminum and steel.
>
> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't make that
> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I used when I
> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least some of the
> Rollators I see at church and the store.
>
> If you're going to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only going to be
> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>
>
> --
> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com
As of now, I have no need for a walker inside the house, or even for the
yard; it will be for long walks around the neighborhood. I enjoy walking
and have always taken evening walks, or sometimes, but not often, early
morning ones. Only been in the last year or so, I've had difficulty going
any distance, and after using my DSs that time, I've discussed with my
physician & we're going to try the rollator instead of a cane.
I will keep all the suggestions in mind, when I'm ready to get one.
Emily
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Posted by Pogonip on June 27, 2009, 3:36 pm
Jenn Ridley wrote:
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>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping where
>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the heat &
>>> sun for very long.
>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before I make
>>> a decision on which to buy.
>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing you want to be
>> sure of is that the frame is sturdy and that the wheels are large enough
>> and strong enough to be reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as
>> long as there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and out of a
>> vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not be the best choice, even
>> though it's light, because it's usually not that strong. But there are
>> other metals besides aluminum and steel.
>
> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't make that
> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I used when I
> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least some of the
> Rollators I see at church and the store.
>
> If you're going to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only going to be
> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>
>
> --
> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com
You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's aluminum. Some
is quite strong. I count on that when I use my pressure cooker. ;-)
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on June 27, 2009, 3:46 pm
Pogonip wrote:
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> Jenn Ridley wrote:
>>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping
>>>> where
>>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
>>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the
>>>> heat &
>>>> sun for very long.
>>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before
>>>> I make
>>>> a decision on which to buy.
>>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing you want to
>>> be sure of is that the frame is sturdy and that the wheels are large
>>> enough and strong enough to be reliable. Light weight is also an
>>> advantage, as long as there is strength, because you'll be lifting it
>>> in and out of a vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not be
>>> the best choice, even though it's light, because it's usually not
>>> that strong. But there are other metals besides aluminum and steel.
>> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't make that
>> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I used when I
>> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least some of the
>> Rollators I see at church and the store.
>> If you're going to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
>> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only going to be
>> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>> --
>> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com
>
> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's aluminum. Some
> is quite strong. I count on that when I use my pressure cooker. ;-)
Me too - though I try NOT to walk about with it too much. Maybe wheels
would be usefull...
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Pogonip on June 27, 2009, 4:03 pm
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
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> Pogonip wrote:
>> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's aluminum. Some
>> is quite strong. I count on that when I use my pressure cooker. ;-)
>
> Me too - though I try NOT to walk about with it too much. Maybe wheels
> would be usefull...
>
When it's full, it's a bit hefty, but nothing compared to dragging the
heat source along with it. That's what needs the wheels.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on June 27, 2009, 7:10 pm
Pogonip wrote:
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> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>> Pogonip wrote:
>>> You're right, of course. There's aluminum and there's aluminum.
>>> Some is quite strong. I count on that when I use my pressure
>>> cooker. ;-)
>> Me too - though I try NOT to walk about with it too much. Maybe
>> wheels would be usefull...
>
> When it's full, it's a bit hefty, but nothing compared to dragging the
> heat source along with it. That's what needs the wheels.
Oh, I dunno... The Primus stove weighs a couple of pounds. I've used a
pressure cooker on that in a field a time or two...
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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>> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>> Thanks for the sites, Joanne, and yes, I'm with you about shopping where
>>> there are carts to push. For years, I've done that.
>>> I shop at Target and Kohl's especially; both are also great for walking
>>> exercise on days such as recently, when I can't stay outside in the heat &
>>> sun for very long.
>>>
>>> I'm waiting for my DSs to send information on their rollators before I make
>>> a decision on which to buy.
>>
>> You're welcome. I love Google. ;-) I think one thing you want to be
>> sure of is that the frame is sturdy and that the wheels are large enough
>> and strong enough to be reliable. Light weight is also an advantage, as
>> long as there is strength, because you'll be lifting it in and out of a
>> vehicle. I would think that aluminum would not be the best choice, even
>> though it's light, because it's usually not that strong. But there are
>> other metals besides aluminum and steel.
>
> They make bicycles with aluminum tubing frames, so don't make that
> your *primary* selection criteria. IIRC, the walker I used when I
> had back surgery was aluminum framed, as are at least some of the
> Rollators I see at church and the store.
>
> If you're going to be using it off pavement (lawn, walking path)
> you'll want larger, softer wheels than if you're only going to be
> using it indoors or on sidewalks/parking lots.
>
>
> --
> Jenn Ridley : jridley@newsguy.com