How stable is it? Some reviewers say it's a bit wobbly, others that it locks well. I need it for my elderly mother, and secure locking is a must.
807410
I found it stable. I would re-tighten the "screw" when I cleaned the toilet. You can tighten it as you sit on it. I would use my counter as support when I need to stand as my replaced hip healed.
807411
If you secure the first time it will hold.I left it in place. I used for my mom who is on the heavy side, clean up was not so easy but that was my niece's job
807412
Jane, my prior answer was for a shower chair, sorry - yes, this is very stable and solid on my toilet. My sister had no difficult with it and in fact bought one for her home.
465191
It does wobble a bit but its sturdy enough to hold on to. I was concerned about it also after it was installed but it is still stable enough to aid with sitting and rising. Hope this helped. I am glad I made this purchase for my husband even though it moves a bit.
2059279
I do say it is pretty sturdy. However is it the most sturdy thing out there? No. Mine kind of shakes and I have to tighten the screws every hear and there.
1281830
It's a bit wobbly now with use - but I use it all the time, so can't complain - and it also depends on how much pressure you are exerting - however wish it was a bit more sturdy and stable. Also my arms kind of hang from the stand, so my wrists were paining sometime back, and I had to put a cushion under my elbow to support my arm. Wish the stand could be set at an incline - I have seen those kind of stands, but don't know where you would find them. Hope this helps.
724149
I bought this as a gift for my Mom and Sister. My Mom is 71 and loves it. They both say it is sturdy. I hope this helps.
1435139
Not on THIS particular one. I have another at my other home which I have a review on. That one has no lock either. "I" think it is not a good idea for locks in case you have to get back up quickly.
1377786
It's is very easy to put up and take down. My 65 yr old mother in law set it up before we arrived and had no trouble. There are two latched per side on the top rail that have to be realsrsd by pushing a hidden button. As long has you have strong enough hands you should be good.
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I am 5'2" and it is easy to pull up and fold but I am not so sure at how easy it would be for an 83 year old to lock it. But I don't know how her hands are. On the other hand this is a very light and portable walker and I love it. Would she be able to store it between a wall and the end of a couch perhaps where she may not need to lock it perhaps? Mine is in the car and it is quite late so tomorrow if it might work that way for you I could measure at certain points while folded to see if it would work under the handles while folded in places. The rounded bar swings away and is no problem. Just give a comment and I will check it out if you let me know what you need. I really love it in every way. It adjusts in height and mine is at the very bottom so if she is taller keep that in mind. It is an awesome color too
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The basket lifts off easily and the walker is light weight. My mother-in-law finds it very easy to maneuver with this walker. However, stability is a concern. It has tipped on two occasions. Fortunately she fell into the sofa the first time and the bed slowed her as she went to the floor the second time. Therefore I highly recommend this device for someone that just need s a little support but not someone like mom that is depending on it for balance. Problem is she loves it and won't go back to the for point walker.
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It is very sturdy. Mine holds 275+ and is not wobbly at all. We do not bounce or jump up and down on it. Just use it to sit on and shoes at front door. A perfect fit for what we use it for.
905674
It's actually very secure I think. Some of the adults that have visited us cannot even figure out how to open it. Once my son did get it open by persistently jiggling the gate until it gave way but he has since lost interest in doing that.
1272412
I haven't had any issues with the locking mechanism or spring. Keep it clean and it will be reliable.
593126
I bought this unit because it has 6 legs. It is very stable. I have no problem recommending this product. I have RA and at 65 years old falling is not a small consideration, so I had the same question before I purchased mine. I am very pleased with it.
193893
pretty easy to assemble, parts are well marked and instructions are good. I have two of them. Don't know why some people think it's wobbly. I don't have any problems with a 17" Toshiba laptop. Also use as a TV tray to hold dinner.
295996
It's pretty stable. Only movement i get is when i rerack a heavy weight, but only if you really slam it against the rack.
526164
It is a bit wobbly but we have it in a corner. we really like the piece as long as it isnt somewhere where it would get bumped easily then it should work fine. hope this helps.
1949126
It is quite sturdy. I have had it for a few months and I have not experienced any wobbling or shaking.