This cane is for my mother who is 92 and frail. Is this cane heavy? Is the base too bulky to lift with each step? Thanks!
109955
The DMI is not heavy & was great when I only needed light support, but it would go over sideways if I put weight on it. I went 2 a walker then 2 avoid a fall.
109956
There is a cane called " Hurrycane" which sounds perfect 4 your needs. I looked it up on Google after asking a nurse what would be safest.
109957
The one we received was very heavy and the base was much larger than it looked in the picture. I even wondered if they substituted another model when I received it . It was too cumbersome and heavy for my 80 yeast old mom and we couldn't mail it back even as box was destroyed in shipping . So donated it to convalescent hospital instead an bought ond local for her . Hope the information helps In your decision
109958
I only used it for a couple days after hip surgery but it did not seem heavy or too bulky for me.
109959
The cane itself weighs less than 2.0 pounds. The distance between the four feet measures 8.5 inches X 6.5 inches. I hope this helps answer your question.Scott, Dream Products
109960
The cane is not heavy but the legs are long & higher off the ground so it tips easy. It was OK wen I was steady but as I became weaker it would tip over wen I leaned on. Many canes have shorter more spread out legs which would be safer at her age. My profession was caring 4 elderly b4 my handicap.
81459
The product specs say the cane weighs 2 lbs. It actually feels a bit lighter. The hand grip is well padded with a soft material that makes it more comfortable than the usual hard plastic. I have two of this model and one, much heavier, large base model.
354977
I just weighed my Hugo cane, the one with the compact quad foot that I recently purchased, and found that it weighed 21 1/2 ozs. That is twenty one and a half onces. This seems not very heavy to me. I am of normal build for an 80 year old female.My other regular cane, without quad foot, weighs 11 ozs., but I like the convenience of being able to stand my new cane almost anywhere, except, of course on uneven carpet.Another of my canes, with the spread out metal feet, weighs 38 onces. This seem a little heavy to me when compared to my regular cane, and it's a little awkard to use. I tend to trip over the extended feet when I have them facing inwards. I just weighed my Hugo cane, the one with the compact quad foot that I recently purchased, and found that it weighed 21 1/2 ozs. That is twenty one and a half onces. This seems not very heavy to me. I am of normal build for an 80 year old female.My other regular cane, without quad foot, weighs 11 ozs., but I like the convenience of being able to stand my new cane almost anywhere, except, of course on uneven carpet.Another of my canes, with the spread out metal feet, weighs 38 onces. This seem a little heavy to me when compared to my regular cane, and it's a little awkard to use.... » Read More I just weighed my Hugo cane, the one with the compact quad foot that I recently purchased, and found that it weighed 21 1/2 ozs. That is twenty one and a half onces. This seems not very heavy to me. I am of normal build for an 80 year old female.My other regular cane, without quad foot, weighs 11 ozs., but I like the convenience of being able to stand my new cane almost anywhere, except, of course on uneven carpet.Another of my canes, with the spread out metal feet, weighs 38 onces. This seem a little heavy to me when compared to my regular cane, and it's a little awkard to use. I tend to trip over the extended feet when I have them facing inwards. « Show Less
1129245
I live in a second floor condo, so I actually pushed it up the stairs like a sled. I'm 61, and it wasn't that difficult to maneuver. If you feel that it's too heavy, open it when it gets delivered and bring it in a few pieces at a time. Hope this answer helps. :-)
262735
I would have to refer to the Product Description for this cane, and it is listed as 1.4 lbs. It is comfortable to use as it has a soft handle.
524385
It's a little heavier than most, but the weight helps provide a deeper massage. It's hard for elderly to use, but perfect for those with normal strength. BEST investment you can make in my opinion!
2197101
It weighs a little less than 20 lbs. My 94-year-old mother has no problem handling hers.
154068
It's not that heavy. You need some weight to make it stand alone and balance the cane.Hope this helps.
892475
It is not too heavy; as a 66 years old, I can easily lift it up, hope this helps.
1162676
I guess it would depend on her age. I'm 65 years old, and a Grand mother, I am able to handle it with to problem. If she is 85 and on the weak side, this could be to heavy for her.
925241
No! This cane is great. I bought it after my hip surgery, and used it for 2 months and never had a single problem with it at all. And the grip handle made it sturdy and very comfortable to use.
1795765
Certainly less than 5 lbs. I'd say even less than 2 lbs as it is aluminum with a plastic seat. It's almost no heavier than a regular cane.
59093
I think a cane would be too big. However, I use the two walking poles as arthritis aids and like them very much. I felt unbalanced with just a cane on one side.
1618526
I only use this to help my old dog get up the two steps from the yard to the deck. I would say though that it is too heavy and bulky to wear for any length of time. There was a black one I ordered first that was lighter but 90 lbs was the limit. They were right on because mine is 95-100 lbs and it didn't fit. Hope that helps.
566085
I've seen maximum weight recommendation for this model (in various prints) as being 250 lbs, but I'm aware of a lady whose weight is around 300 lbs and who uses this cane without any problems. The cane easily adjusts for height in the same way one adjusts the legs of a walker. Instructions for determining the proper height and adjusting the cane accordingly are included.
1267648
heaviest part would weigh about 70 lbs. very clumsy to try to handle up and down stairs. good machine but not something I would want to manhandle a lot. I am the same age as you and definitely wouldn't want to carry it very far.
240422
It works great for me pushing my 85 year old 125 lb mother. She pushes it when she wants to walk and it is VERY light for me to pick up and put in the car. Hope that helps.