Can I brake it and make it stationary when I need support without using the hand brake?
1106493
The hand brake locks by pulling down on the handle instead of squeezing it. As you would expect, when you squeeze the handle it activates the brake. Not so obvious is that pulling down on the handle locks the brake like the parking brake on a car. To release the lock you pull back up.
1106494
No, if you want it to stay in one place you must set the brake. That being said, not to offend, you do know that you can push the handles down and the brakes will hold themselves?
1106495
I don't know about breaking it, but if you push the hand break down a little harder than normal on each side, it will lock the wheels. The wheels can be locked when needed.
1045205
Yes as long as you don't tighten the bolt too much. So it's nice you can switch it from swivel to stationary
2170466
Yes, you can pedal backwards to break or use the hand brake, says so right in the description at the top.
1801383
I've used this device for about a year, with increasing appreciation for its simplicity and portability (previously I, too used a non-portable left-foot accelerator). I now use these "Freedom Staff Controls" as full hand controls, brake and accelerator. Seeing mine in action gives me the impression that it probably would NOT work as you describe, at least without serious modification. It's rods attached to the pedals each act elegantly as a leverage/fulcrum point for the other, allowing us to apply full force on the correct pedal, while simultaneously REMOVING the activating force from the other pedal. You MIGHT be able to eliminate the left-foot brake rod, possibly by firmly anchoring one end of the upper hand-grip connecting rod, to the steering column or dashboard to provide the essential leverage, but it's portability could be reduced or eliminated.. I'm a tinkerer, and I wouldn't try it. The manufacturer/distributor might have an opinion (probably negative). Search for other specific "auto accelerator hand controls." May be a wheel already invented. Also, I'm reluctant to allow other drivers inexperienced with hand controls to use mine, having seen a previous handbrake-controlled car of mine driven through a garage door by a friend. These controls need lots of OJT before a driver is really safe with them. Good Luck. rgs
392507
It can be broken down, but the clips holding it together need to be removed. Can be done, but would take some time and effort. I think it's meant to be stationary.
1657119
yes you can. you lower the 'resistance bar' that the tire would rest on for resistance, until it is no longer touching the tire.
1835866
You can lock the breaks and be able to sit an not move. Hope this is helpful.
1409867
The only way that you could set the brake would be if you tied something around the hand brake to keep it on.
1041059
Yes, you can. It will not fall forward. But sometimes then my hand and tool don't fit.
1471902
There is no hand brake. They will have to use the feet on the ground method. This is hands down the best purchase I have made for my child. We have had ours a year and use it daily. Go for the real tires!
1602679
Yes this model u can move it around if needed no problem. I do it all the time.
548206
Yes you can. We had a big two year old and smart 3 year old so we could not use foot pedal. Hand control worked perfectly for us.
2024006
Gosh, sorry for your injuries and the pain you must be in. I am sure it could be moved but really don't recommend using this product with just one hand. There will be balance issues. The handle bar jirks if you go over a bump to fast, even the transition in house flooring. (tile to carpet) I would recommend a knee walker with lock down brakes. I tipped over trying to get up the step from garage to house. You don't need to fall on that hurt shoulder. That was with 2 good hands.
198665
Yes, you can easily do both with one hand. I've been using it often for a few months now and very pleased with its performance. Very light but strong and stable also.
1835868
Yes, the brakes can be locked just below the hand grips. This way the walker can be used for stability when rising form a chair to standing. Alos to use the seat on the walker.
2090628
You could use rim brakes. You could just take the arm of the hub and the brakes would not work. Doug
1777894
No need to squeeze the handles in order to roll. You only need to squeeze the handles when you want to brake.