Does the cane support you in beach sand?
1718143
It supports you a whole lot better than a single point cane which is easily pushed deep into the sand. The wider base has more area to make contact with the sand and distribute your weight more evenly. I'm 6 feet tall and 210 poubds and I do much better on the sandy beaches of Northern New England. Enjoy the beach and always be careful.
1718144
Yes It performed well in loose sand. The only thing you need to be careful about is if it sinks then it may require a little more ump to lift it for the next step. My husband had no difficulty.
1051097
No, it has not been used at the beach. I wonder if the weight of the cart contents might make the wheels difficult to maneuver in the sand, but I really have no idea how useful it would be in that situation.
612247
in my opinion, no, it does not. the self standing feature is not as good either. my cane tips over easily with this tip, and don't even try standing it on an uneven surface either. i would not recommend it to someone that is really serious about their cane not hitting the floor.
244992
yes it does but you have to move slowly over the sand so you don't mix it up before the sand reaches the suction part..
1106536
It does. I have been using my cane for a couple of months now and have had not problem at all with any slippage. And it's really pretty.
996359
I have not used it sand, but I would think the wheels are to narrow work in sand.
1933642
I really haven't tried it on the beach, but the cross bar that helps keep it from sinking into the grass should be of some use to stabilize the chair. We really love ours. For an older person they are very easy to get out of because of their height.
2146015
The umbrella is not too heavy. The base is very heavy. It would depend on the walking distance to the beach.
237625
The base does not pivot, but if the cane tips over, just use your foot to right it.
1738183
I did not use it on the beach. The beach wheelchairs I have seen have different type wheels. If the sand is compact enough as in a dirt trail, it may work.
2146726
I've used it out on the golf course, so yes - I have been able to. I would be careful when I did of course, but a lot of times I have a hard time walking up hills and such, and the best thing about it is once I get to where I am going, it stands there until I need it again, so I don't forget it! My son (39 years old) is having a major foot surgery in May ( he was born with severe club foot) and he golfs with me, and I recommended this cane to him. I told him I would get him one, but he thinks his insurance will buy it for him. If it doesn't, I will definitely buy him one.
1242664
This was purchased for my mother and not myself. It does stand up on carpet with no problem, but I would imagine helping you up from a seated position would depend more on how good your knees work. The cane is nice and sturdy.
1153314
Yes. There are pockets that are made to be filled with sand (or whatever is available) to weigh it down and keep it in place.
1668892
I use it outside. Grass yard, gravel driveway, whatever. More stable than a regular cane. I don't have a problem, your mileage may vary.
237620
The bottom is rubber so it has some flexibility, but it does not pivot and the connection to the cane does not flex like the hurry-cane. As such I think it stands on it's own better and the base is very durable.
2241624
Mine have just been used on San Juan Island, Washington. Our physician recommends walking sticks over canes. He says the walking sticks are more stable than canes - has something to do with the distribution of the center of gravity.
815014
The cane I received was in good shape and very solid. With that being said, as with anything that rigid, if it hit a concrete step or something similar, the possibility is there that it could break.