Are they heavy? I'm 71 years old and have arthritis.
1955584
I am 68 and also have arthritis but this tool is very easy to use. My wife is 67 and use it yesterday and loves it. I hope this helps.
1955585
I would suggest that you look at its weight, divided by two, and assess how much weight each of your hands can handle. They are well-designed and the action is easy. And of course keeping them well oiled will make them easier to operate. Best of luck!
1955586
They are not heavy. The long handles are made from aluminum. This cutter does not require much effort to cut. The quality s good although I had to loosen the nut that assembles the blades because it was not comfortable to open the cutter. Be aware also that because of the gear, the handles must be moved over a long distance: the centers of the orange grips are 125 cm (49") apart when the cutter is completely open to cut a branch of 5 cm (2").
877740
they are not especially heavy. they are good quality, so not extra light but i have arthritis in the joints of both of my thumbs and i don't notice them being hard to handle.
1901625
They are sturdy. The heaviest person that's sat on mine would be 230. Hope this helps. They are very nice.
121788
I am not sure but I think a 300lb person would do fine with these. I am 170 and spouse about 185, no problems with feeling they were going to cave in on us or anything.
95861
hi these are pretty heavy, I can't remember the exct wweight but I'd guess abut 2-3kg
28648
Yes, they are. I have not had a problem. I am not sure about the weight but they are heavy enough.
296830
they are quite heavy for their size. they are small but that is why i bought them
1256712
Not very heavy. I am old and weak and I can use it. (sort of a joke, but I am old)
482976
I would weigh them for you...but I have left them at our cottage. I believe they weigh more than 12 oz. BUT not 3 lbs. I would guess about 16-20 oz. each They are a heavy weight rubber and the base of the boot is pretty thick. WE have 4 pair and really love them... easy on, easy off and the mess stays OUTSIDE.
437870
Depends how flexible you are. I am 73 and as long as you can sit and bend your legs you should be able to get them on. There are several excellent videos on the internet addressing this issue and will give you some good ideas.
920335
Yes,they are thick and yes, they are heavy. I wanted something that would go in the microwave and also that I could use for letting bread dough rise. They are fine for that, but rather heavy for an old lady 84 years old. They are nice looking and have an old fashioned look as if they belonged to my grandmother. If I dropped one, it would break, but it is still better than a metal one which I don't like for raising bread dough.
1868210
I wouldn't say that they feel heavy over time, however the pressure on your ears becomes tiring on long trips. If you think that would bother you, then I think your best bet would be to get a set that completely cover your ears unlike these which sit directly on them. Other than that, these are great. I use them all the time when I travel.
228517
no they are not heavy like some aluminum clad, they are very similar to sets from the 70's
760321
I too have basal joint arthritis and use these for the computer and they are great. These are pretty stiff and don't allow for bending so I personally wouldn't wear them to the gym. They wouldn't allow for the flexibility you need to bend around weights, etc.
2021240
Nana, I am a 45 year old male with average strength and I don't think they are that heavy.
1430093
They are weighted. Are they solid? That's a good question. They are not cheaply made, I'm happy with the set. I've seen more expensive that I didn't like as much.
877742
These mugs are a little bit weighty. They are pretty sturdy. The plates and bowls are of average weight, not any heavier than any other plate. The mugs are rather large, so by virtue of size alone they have noticeable weight to them. I think that even with arthritis, you would be able to lift it.