How difficult is it to get up from this chair?
605985
It's not difficult at all. To sit on it takes a bit of adjusting but it is fine.
605986
Because one sits straddling the chair (kind of facing backwards towards the handle) there is the support of the handle to help. On the other hand, you do have to be able to move your legs apart enough to get them around the seat when you get on and when you stand up. I am disabled with back and sciatic problems. I can manage it except on my very worst days. I have a friend who is 87 years old with a pin in her hip and she uses one. I hope this helps.
605987
Very carefully, and try to have something close to lean on when you shift your weight.
605988
If you sit with the handle facing you, it is easy enough [though not very ladylike, ha!]. I also feel more secure and can lean on the handle while sitting.
605989
I had no problems. As you know, you sit with the handle in front of you between your legs. Since the height is adjustable, it was not too low for me to just set my legs to either side and straighten them to stand up. I carried the lightweight chair from four a.m. till after midnight and it was great. worked well as a cane, too. Great product.
605990
I think that has to depend on your physical condition, weight and height. I have bi-lateral knee replacements. I am 61 and overweight and 5'7. However, I can get in and out of the car, my office chair etc. without a problem. The seat on this thing is about the size of a dinner plate and is designed for you straddle it, facing the handle. The seat is tiny and not really very stable on three legs. I would pass on this style and go for one with four legs. That's what I ended up with. You still have to straddle the 4 legged one but bigger seat and much more stable. Hope this helps.
205690
I'm disabled and my concern is getting on from wheelchair...how high is the seat???
2223466
I don't know. I think it was on the chair instructions but I threw it away. I would say any child over 35 pounds would be difficult to get in and out though.
2207565
I spent an hour trying various ways to handle it with one hand. To fold it, I lifted the handhold on one side until the chair started to fold, then pushed it against my leg to finish the job. I'm 73 and a little worse for wear and found it difficult to lift it high enough to put in the trunk. The only way I could do it was to lift it off the ground, then swing it around and up, rotating my body 180 degrees. Sounds awkward, but after a few tries became rather easy to do.
1959576
We would say difficult if you cannot lift your leg. You possibly could use left leg to step across the bar that holds the seat, but then you will still have problems getting your foot in the stirrup.
988804
this chair weighs 2.2 lbs. I personally wish I had gotten the taller one, as it would have been easier to get up and down from.
795047
I really don't know, as those of us that used it were in the low 100s. I will say that it seemed sturdy, and we were comfortable in it. It is just slightly lower than an ordinary chair, so if you have difficulty getting out of a chair, expect to need a bit of help.
1223028
I do not know bought this item for my father who is 6'2" and about 290 lbs and the chair is incredibly solid. My father had a difficult time getting up out of other recliners but this one sits up higher and is easy to get up from. I honestly compared this to a Lazyboy recliners and found this one to be better.
1228229
I agree it's a little tricky. Try pulling up from the lowest part of the seat...just a little bit, and then you can push down from the top part of the seat. Another way is to grab the center of the middle bar in the back, (just below the seat) and at the same time pull up from the bottom of the seat.I also bought another one which is much easier to use. Drive Medical Folding Aluminum Cane with Sling Style Seat, Bronze
2272752
I would say it was a comfortable height off the ground. I had no problem getting out of the chair. I returned it because of other isssues.
2033612
It's not so much heavy as it is cumbersome and awkward. Once you get under it and up you need to move quick. I recommend some lifting straps and another person to be on the safe side. Esp. with stairs involved.
85288
Yes, this chair is very comfortable and should be easy for her to get up. Highly recommend.
1736584
Not hard at all. The top is a woven loop so if you have a piece of webbing or a rope that will sustain your weight it shouldn't be a problem to hang this from a tree. In our backyard we have this chair hanging using a piece of webbing because the hook we ordered with the chair arrived later. Just be mindful of any rubbing that might take place on the loop where you are attaching the rope or webbing.
1152922
I don't have alot of upper body strength and I have no problem wheeling myself around in this chair in the house or on level ground. It's very maneuverable. I need help going uphill but that's expected. My mom says it's very easy to push--she's 78.
2165002
Good question! It is difficult and every time I try to get out I hope the neighbors aren't watching! I have found that if i have a foot on either side and pull myself up I can get out easily. Trying to get out from sideways sitting position is really tough, and I am short and fairly athletic!
29839
Just hold the back of the chair and with the other hand grab the front of the seat and pull upward, it is a little tight but it works. Great chair
1859939
You could bring the chair in the door by turning it sideways brining in the top first. The problem we experienced was having a place to pick it up in the front. Because of the foot holders it's hard to reach up under there to pick up the chair. We didn't want to break off the foot holder. You will need two big guys to bring it in it is very heavy. The chair is amazing we are very happy with it.