I have bad knees and need a machine will extremely smooth glide. How does this model measure up?
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It has a very balanced, smooth ride.it even has adjustable feet in case the floor isn't completely level.
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From my perspective the glide is quite smooth. I would never pretend to know whether it is suitable for someone with bad knees.
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very smooth and very nice. My friend who just had knee surgery tried it out and is going to purchase one for herself. The smoothness of the glide was her biggest concern also.
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Hi! This knee scooter is excellent. It made my recovery from serious foot surgery so much easier. I found the knee pad to be very soft and comfortable. Worth every cent you will pay!
362982
It glides smoothly but does make a slight noise. Not sure of WD-40 would help but it is worth the price.
1811632
My bad...I've had mine so long, I forgot about the carpet glide attachment. I have only used mine on hard surfaces.
1045766
It only rocks and swivels but does NOT glide. I am 5' 4" and I can lay my head comfortably on it. Cleaning is spot cleaning... If you dropped a marker on it (without the cap on), then it's an ouch because it's made out of micro suede-type fabric.
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This knee walker is great indoors. It easily goes from carpet or rug to hardwood floor. I have hardwood floors, thick rugs, and tile in my kitchen. The tires do not mark the flooring. It is very stable. I rush about sometimes, both inside and out, and thus far, I haven't encountered any "tipping" problems. I've definitely put it to the test! It does not have a locking brake, which surprises me. Personally, I haven't really needed one. The walker is extremely well built, very solid yet light. The turning radius is excellent. This model has suited me well--I'm female, 5'5, and weigh 125 pounds. This knee walker is great indoors. It easily goes from carpet or rug to hardwood floor. I have hardwood floors, thick rugs, and tile in my kitchen. The tires do not mark the flooring. It is very stable. I rush about sometimes, both inside and out, and thus far, I haven't encountered any "tipping" problems. I've definitely put it to the test! It does not have a locking brake, which surprises me. Personally, I haven't really needed one. The walker is extremely well built, very solid yet light. The turning radius is excellent. This model has suited me well--I'm female, 5'5, and weigh... » Read More This knee walker is great indoors. It easily goes from carpet or rug to hardwood floor. I have hardwood floors, thick rugs, and tile in my kitchen. The tires do not mark the flooring. It is very stable. I rush about sometimes, both inside and out, and thus far, I haven't encountered any "tipping" problems. I've definitely put it to the test! It does not have a locking brake, which surprises me. Personally, I haven't really needed one. The walker is extremely well built, very solid yet light. The turning radius is excellent. This model has suited me well--I'm female, 5'5, and weigh 125 pounds. « Show Less
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My knee is swollen so it rolls down if I put it on the whole way, but it rolls less than any other I have tried. I use the smaller ones in place of support hose...(up to the knee)...they are easier to put on and never roll. Futuro gives more support than others.
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Enough adjustment exists to allow you to slide yoursef right out at the ankle position. This machine has all the goodies of the much higher priced ones with the exception of the lumbar support, which if needed, can be augmented by a small pillow.
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I'm 6ft, it's not fun to move, but manageable. I imagine it doesn't matter how tall you are. It might even be easier for a shorter person. It's pretty heavy and yes the support stand is what is the problem area when trying to move it. Nevertheless, I wouldn't consider this a reason to not buy this machine or to buy a competitor. This is a good machine and it's worth working through the minor movement hurdles.
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Hi Jennifer. For the most part it is very smooth, however right around the knee area I have a few tricky hairs that I clean up with a razor. I have very thick/coarse hair so if you have thinner/finer hair you may have a bit better results. Even with a razor (and I was getting the cartridges that were $20 for 4) I would have similar results as I am having with the electric razor. The electric razor is much quicker than I expected also. I hope this helps.
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yes absolutely. You will find this machine in a lot physical therapy places. My mom uses it in her living room and she has carpet. The machine doesn't skid because it has rubber pieces on it.
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It's smooth as long as you move smoothly. There aren't any seams in mine. Mine doesn't bump.
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It glides fairly easily unless using a deeper setting like 2mm. Applying hyaluronic acid helps.
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This machine is sold in a what is called a half leg and that comes up to the knee which allows you then to bend the knee or sit while using it. You probably have already discovered that or found another one that does the split around the knee then skips knee to the thigh. But since many read these questions thought I'd mention it even though it's more than a year later.
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It glides easily. It doesn't like a lot of movement though, unless you don't mind endlessly tightening the nuts.
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It does really well on smooth surfaces. When in parking lots, etc., you do need to watch for bumps, as it can catch and potentially topple. This almost happened only once, as I watched closely after that when leaving parking lots to go onto sidewalk ramps. I am still very happy with it and feel it is superior to other similar products, having researched several brands before going with this one. I also saw other people in the doctor's office using a knee walker that really looked inferior to mine.
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there's a black knob in the front just tighten it, but actually better not increasing it a lot, as it will get hot and start whistling. I had the problem of it making noise until I used my head and figured it was because i had it too tight. It now works beautifully and I use every day for 30 minutes. Had had knee surgery and and I went thru therapy afterwards and one of the other people in there said she had one and loved it, so I asked the therapist and she said by all means when you finish your therapy here, just continue using the Stamina. I love it. Been using about 1 month now and not only does my knee feel better but both legs love the exercise, as i'm not an outside walker, great little machine and great price. Good luck !