Shi Rin, Austria
Very happy with these forearm crutches
I found the INDESmed carbon forearm crutches on the Internet because I was not happy with my previous crutches (standard aluminum crutches).
I am 22 years old and since my leg was amputated a few years ago, I use forearm crutches everyday.
That's why it's very important that they are ergonomic and allow me to cover even longer distances without strong back or wrist pain.
Handgrips: The fact that the handgrips can be adjusted to any height is a considerable advantage, as I was able to adjust them specifically to my height. The silicone on the handgrips is very nice and easy to clean. The forearm crutches I ordered them originally with grey silicone pads.
Tips: on tips, I was very skeptical at first. I thought they would be consumed quickly enough because they were so anti-slip. Instead, the customer service explained to me exactly why the tips are made exactly the same way. In fact, with this feature, the maximum slip resistance is guaranteed, but it may be necessary to order them more often. But it does not matter, because each component of the crutches in carbon can be ordered separately. In summer, I used crutches on vacation and used them on stone, asphalt, gravel, seabed, and so on. Everywhere, they were very stable and non-slippery and I could trust them. In the winter, I was able to use them a bit on snow and on icy surfaces for the first time. It was not really a problem. In winter, it is more slippery than usual because of the scattered gravel on roads and sidewalks.
INDESMED crutches in short: The transition to carbon crutches represents a very big change compared to standard aluminum crutches. It took me about a week or two to get used to it and to fully trust them. At first, it is difficult to cope with the great facility because the weight has to be moved differently. But once this transition is completed, the ease of use of crutches is an incredible benefit
Indesmed's customer service was very accommodating when I asked for information on carbon crutches and I was able to answer all my questions. They even offered me crutches for 2-3 weeks to test them.
Measuring about 174 cm, I was therefore advised to order crutches in size L. I chose the foldable armrest. The crutches were sent immediately after payment and I received them within three days.
Overall, I can say that after many walks, the wrist pain has improved a lot thanks to the new crutches. In addition, after a few weeks, my posture improved a lot. In the meantime, I have already bought a second pair (black silicone and with the normal cuffs), which I use for the house. I am very grateful to have found these carbon crutches and the excellent care provided by the customer service.
