Can this be mounted securely enough to use as a handhold for balance?
819174
No. A single long screw attaches each end and could work out or tear out of the wall eventually.
819175
For balance, maybe, but I expect in a fall it won't save you. Even if screwed to a stud, I think the rest of the mounting hardware might not be strong enough.
819176
YES. Make sure you attach to a stud. My wife is recovering stroke victim and uses it for balance.
819177
It is strong enough as long as it is mounted with heavy duty spring loaded anchor screws. I only use it to hold the shower head and soap but it is sturdy and well made. The install would determine how much weight it could support. A stud finder might help.
819178
I intended to anchor it securely enough for incidental grabs with larger screws than provided- into studs. I think it would have been strong enough, but I would not want to routinely put much weight on it. You can set the space between the support brackets wherever you like, which should help with bending of the rod. It is not a solid rod and is maybe 3/8" diam.
819179
In my shower, yes. Not sure exactly how my husband installed it, but it is sturdy and I can hold on for balance if needed.
819180
No, even with anchors you should not put your body weight on it unless you're less than 50lbs. I do own this product.
819181
The tubes are of good quality, but the mounting screws and system are too weak IMO. A clever person could modify the way it mounts, but it would be easier to look at a more applicable product.
333615
I don't believe so. The only way it can be mounted securely is through the bars.
728755
NO! It is not secure enough for that at all.....on a table or desk it will work but if wanting it good and stable I would not recommend this one....
837513
Most likely yes. The mount has a large range of adjustability and the clip can be turned so the unit isn't sideways.
1680308
With a proper hook screwed onto the threaded end of the pole, the pole would work very well for your purpose. The pole is very rigid and strong, and it should be able to carry as much weight as your arms can hold without damage.
2248934
It can but won't be as secure as when clipped on a belt. It may creep up during adverse positions like sitting, kneeling or squatting.
956261
Probably not safely. You'd probably have to remove one of the ceiling tiles (it would be good to do this before purchasing this item, to see what you're dealing with above it) and attach the ceiling mount to something secure above the ceiling tile; then cut a hole in the ceiling tile to slide over the arm . . . honestly, you're probably better off going with a wall-mounted tv/monitor holder. But to answer your question: the grid itself probably would not safely take the weight, no.
1041059
Yes, you can. It will not fall forward. But sometimes then my hand and tool don't fit.
630426
I tried it so the answer is NO not reliably. It may be ok initally (first couple of times) but has to be at least somewhat towards the horizontal before you could depend on it to hold.
163060
Not "Securely". You might as well buy the bike mount. This clamp might work OK on smooth roads, anything off road and it would get knocked off.
1863176
If you are using it for balance....yes. The rotation might be a bit of a problem, but you'd have to try it out.
1835706
I think it would be okay because you can adjust the holder a bit. I think you could make it work.
1074345
It has a clamp to secure it to a tabletop or similar surface. You could probably still use just by securing it with your free hand against a flat surface.
1756595
It is possible depending on the size. You may have to use additional accessories like an articulating swivel arm to place it securely where you need it. Remeber it will add weight as well. I tend to use the rig mounted on a tripod as well. Consider what else you want to mount on it such as lights or a digital sound recorder or microphone for example... So you can determine where to put what.
1560994
It may not have enough weight to keep from slipping depending on the type of activity. It may be fine for small area practice and stretching. It may not befirm enough for say a hand stand and various moves from that position.
2261948
No - it is amazingly secure with no movement once tightened. I use it everyday with no issues.
340648
Yes, although this stand does have a tendency to be a little bit shaky. It's not weighted very heavily at the bottom so I really would only recommend using it in an upright position. But it CAN do what you are asking.