5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the line scooter for your one legged needs!

J.C. · September 11, 2012

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great scooter

M. · September 13, 2018

To start off, when I was reading all kinds of knee scooter reviews, I wondered how old some people were, how tall they were, how much they weighed, etc. I’m 20, 5’6” and weigh 145lbs.I broke my ankle in 13 places in June, so at the end of September it will have been 3 months of not bearing any weight. Due to pain from my injury and surgeries, I had been stuck in bed for about a month and a half, which got pretty depressing.After being able to get up and move around, crutches were great and all but this scooter was absolutely worth the buy and a life saver. I could not decide on what brand or what scooter but for the price it’s nice. All the reviews I read about other scooters just didn’t match up to this one.I’d go with black if you don’t care for color since it’s cheaper. I needed it by a certain day and white was able to ship faster. It’s a nice quality scooter. It’s heavy enough to not feel like you’ll fall over but it is still light enough to be able to stand on one leg and be able to turn it around. The turning radius isn’t the best, so you kind of have to manouver your way around, which is why it’s good to be able to turn it around.A lot of reviews I read were about people falling over due to uneven ground or carpet. The only way you could go flying off would be if you were going way too fast or just being careless. You do have to take caution when it comes to driving this thing. Be cautious and go slow over concrete cracks and when transitioning to carpet. I haven’t fallen but that’s because I’ve been too scared to even go over a certain speed. It also does pick up speed very quickly.It’s very sturdy. Reminds me almost of a bike, with how well built it is. If you ever had a razor scooter as a kid, it’s just like that but you ride with your knee (luckily it doesn’t have to ability to swing around and whack your ankle). 😉The basket has helped me so much when getting water or food or even putting stuff in to carry around.The one break is good, although I wonder how two would’ve been. It does break really well, so if you’re going fast (you shouldn’t anyways) it will jerk you if you randomly stop. It doesn’t have a lock break so it has the ability to run away, if away from it, or on uneven ground. It runs so smoothly over laminate flooring, such as tile or wood, it’s almost satisfying.Be aware that your knee will be sore and the day after your thigh will be extremely sore, or so mine was after 2 months of not using the muscle. The fuzzy wool cover is worth paying an extra $10 for it. It made the seat a lot comfier. It’s soft and doesn’t get hot. It does shed a lot as pictured with my boot. It always sticks to the velcro! HahaI was extremely happy with this purchase. It’s a life saver from crutches and it gives you more independence.Hope this helps you make a decision!

5.0 out of 5 stars Far better than crutches

t. · September 9, 2024

I purchased this scooter while being treated in the ER for a broken ankle - primarily due to features and short delivery time. I am terrible with crutches and saw scooters being happily used in our city. I find this to be easy to use, strong, and very adjustable to different size people. The biggest negatives are a moderately uncomfortable pad after long use and a very wide turning radius. (Make sure the right end of the pad is facing forward - it’s designed to switch around depending on which leg is injured. Also, either carefully pivot by lifting the front wheels off the ground in small steps -or- expect to do 25 point turns in tight spaces.) The wheels work reasonably well indoors and on hard surfaces. It’s not for “off road”. CONTRARY TO OTHER REVIEWS - this scooter DOES have a parking brake. You push the brake handle AWAY from the handlebar and it clicks into position. Pull it back to the handlebar to release.

Knee Scooter

R.A. · January 15, 2020

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Lo máximo para moverte sin lastimar el pie

M.h. · August 16, 2018

Excelente patín para moverte bien si tienes problemas de pie.