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Customer Review
- Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025The first thing I want to mention is that in spite of the illustration on the product listing page apparently showing two units, the order covers only one. I think the image of two is there solely to illustrate the different configurations.
This product arrives adequately packaged in plastic bags inside a sturdy box. A single sheet of illustrated Instructions is included in the box.
Even though there are times when I appreciate a little help in standing up from a low seat, my primary hope for this device was for use as a standing aid when I am cooking or doing other kitchen work. My height used to be just five feet, and one result of my disability is that I can no longer stand erect; my functioning height is probably closer to four feet. Add to that the fact that my arms do not elevate above waist level, and it is very difficult for me to work at the stove and the kitchen counter, since I need at least one hand at all times to help pull me up as tall as possible, as well as keep my body balanced, and most kitchen tasks require more than one hand. I visualized this device as something that could stand in front of my stove (for example), to support and prop up my torso, leaving both hands more or less free to work. And the device does in fact provide that help. It's not perfect; I think it would work better for my purposes if it were wider. But it is a much appreciated aid.
This item was relatively easy to assemble following Instructions that are mostly clear. A little more information would have been good, such as the fact that when attaching the middle section, it is not possible to make the longer piece conform to the height of the shorter piece, as I tried to do in order to have a finished product as short as possible. Instead, I found it necessary to install the longer tube first, and then match the shorter tube to that height. Other than that, I had no real problems. The pieces fit together easily, without the need for a second pair of hands or a lot of muscle.
With everything properly tightened, I find the device to be quite stable. The horizontal bars are nicely padded in a soft, rubbery material. Even the "feet" have padding that prevents scratched floors, and eliminates the clatter of metal on floor. The assembled product is not heavy, but it is not so light that I would by choice reach for it instead of my cane, or (more likely) my walker. Even though I think the available use as a stair-climbing aid is clever and potentially useful, I will not (at least for now) be using it in that way. My stairs have a very solid railing, and the bigger stairs that go to the basement are equipped with a stair-glide type of device.
Ideally, I would like to be able to remodel my kitchen to make it completely wheelchair accessible, but that kind of project is not financially feasible for me. That being the case, I am grateful for this device. It is doing a good job of helping me be able to enjoy continued independence in the kitchen. I think it is a good product.
