Duro-Med Adjustable Multi-Color Small Base Quad Cane, Black

Reviews of Duro-Med Adjustable Multi-Color Small Base Quad Cane, Black

1.) duro-med quad cane small base
Reviewed by: S. Hansen Orange Cove, CA
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I've bought two of these recently--one for myself, one for a neighbor who liked mine. It's sturdy and stable; can be adjusted for right-or-left-hand use. (the loop should face forward for best balance--I've seen some people not use them correctly). Mine has a plastic film giving it some color--it's light-colored. It replaces a black one lost in travel. Light color is easier to find at night in dim light. The film CAN get nicked. I plan to touch up nicks with nail polish; craft stores have paints that also would probably work for touch-up. The foam handle is firm--softer than a rubber handle, but will probably wear. However--this was less than a third of the price for one available at a local store--so when the foam wears out, I'll just get a new cane! My neighbor is totally pleased with her silver cane also.

2.) unique and very functional cane
Reviewed by: A. Arnot Denver
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I ordered this cane for a friend after a knee replacement. It was less than half the price of the quad cane at the medical supply store and was delivered (for free) more quickly. This cane has a flowered pattern on it and quickly was nicknamed the "tattoo cane". I would highly recommend it.

3.) Great product!!!!
Reviewed by: Michael D. Jeffries El Paso, Texas USA
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I was originally shopping for a walker for my mom...found this and thought I'd give it a try. SHE LOVED IT!!!! It's a fine quality cane, and the floral design looks good standing around the house, plus gives her a bit of distinction over the plain canes.

4.) Quality through and through.
Reviewed by: editor Ohio, USA
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Adjustable is an apt descriptive for the Duro-Med cane. Though lightweight, this cane is ruggedly made and it allows easy use for long periods of walking. The comfortable foam-padded handle is suitable for all, and the telescoping cane allows you to adjust its height with a simple ratchet-like placeholder smoothly designed into the two-part cane (the upper section has the handle, and it mates to the lower section, which has the base with four rubber-tipped "feet" that inspire confident use). You can adjust the length of the cane so a person 6-feet, 4-inches tall enjoys use of the cane as readily as a shorter person can. A surprise with the cane is that it comes with a second lower section of rubber-tipped tubing that you can use in place of the quad-tipped base. This strategy transforms the cane into a standard "one-pole" model. Users who may feel they don't need the broad support of the base with four feet will enjoy this option, as will those who may want to use a cane in crowded areas, where the four-footed section might be a tad clumsy to use. (The trade-off, of course, is that the one-pole base offers less support.) An user with dizziness or lightheadedness will appreciate the extra support of the four-footed base. Last, a cord loop attached to the handle lets you insert your hand through it before you grip the handle, to add a bit of extra security. The metal cane is well-made and smoothly finished (nice welding with the base plate and its four feet), and all of this -- including the second base -- is priced astonishingly low.

5.) Great for additional support
Reviewed by: W. D. Acox New Jersey, USA
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I purchased this quad cane for my 87 year old mother. She was comfortable using it because it didn't look like the one from the hospital. It provides her with just the extra support she needs to walk without holding on to someone.

6.) Great cane for the price
Reviewed by: Tonaeli Lafayette, CA
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We bought this for my wife's grandmother after pricing a similar cane offered directly from her HMO. The HMO wanted 70 dollars for the same cane. My wife's grandmother loves that it is lightweight and offers her stability. She attends an elderly facility a few days during the week. All of the staff were impressed and are interested in ordering for other patients. Highly recommended!

7.) Quad Provides Added Stability
Reviewed by: Patrick J. Cunningham Springfield, VA United States
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Highly recommend this cane. It provided my mother with significantly more stability when walking and added confidence. Plus, the cane comes in an attactive blue color that she liked.

8.) Very good product at a best price
Reviewed by: Truth Wins Charlotte NC USA
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This Duro-Med Quad Cane is excellent. I bought it for my mother-in-law and she is very happy with its light weight and stability. It is very strong too. And for $25.07, it is a great deal.

9.) Light and Stable!
Reviewed by: Bonnie at Crystal Lake Crystal, MI
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Bought this for my mother who is almost 90! It is very stable and light for her to use. The adjustable length works well for her short stature!

10.) Nice stablizer for my mom
Reviewed by: Self Discovery LONG ISLAND ,NEW YORK
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I bought this for my mom since she's losing her balance getting up from a chair. This cane offers her something stable to grab on to when she gets up and gives her the stability to get around.

11.) Very pleased
Reviewed by: Kinley C. Goodman Marshall Islands
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I gave this quad cane to my mother just before mother's day. She is 86. She loved it and her friends are envious of the floral pattern on the shaft of the cane. She also loves the four legs because "the cane can stand on its own and not fall down."
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12.) My mom loves it.
Reviewed by: HMM
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My mom has arthritis in her knees and she wasn't able to walk much. But with the help of this duro-med stick she can walk quite a bit without experiencing any pain. The stick takes some of her body weight and that helps!

13.) Nice light and sturdy cane.
Reviewed by: W. Soto
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This cane is perfect for someone who needs balance while walking or standing from a chair. It is light and sturdy. Excellent buy!!!

14.) great cane!
Reviewed by: Vivien NYC New York, New York
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I ordered this cane for my father last October and item was shipped to me right away. Both Amazon and Duro-med were very professional when I asked for an exchange. The cane is very light and convenient to carry. My father likes it very much.

15.) Great product at a great price.
Reviewed by: Peterzig Lansing, MI
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This is a well made product. It is light weight and easy to adjust. You can't beat the price and cost of shipping. Highly recommended.

16.) Functional and fashionable
Reviewed by: MKSinSA Alamo City, Lone Star State
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Bought two of these - floral and bronze - as gifts for my elderly mother and she is in love with them. It's hard enough when someone has to rely on mobility aids to walk a moderate distance, but having something that is unique and serves additionally as a fashion statement, not only lessens the impact of being dependent on a cane but serves as a nice icebreaker.

I highly recommend these for the added stability as well as for their morale-building property.

17.) Good Cane
Reviewed by: D. Dietrich
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Bought this cane for my father to give him a bit more stablity than his single cane did, he likes it and finds it gives him more stability outside when the ground is uneven.

18.) cane
Reviewed by: Michelle N.
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i am recovering from a broken ankle and this cane works well because of balance problems. A one point straight cane can not provide enough support.

19.) It was great while I needed it
Reviewed by: anneez2 California
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I ordered this cane while I was still in the hospital; I needed it for what turned out to be fairly temporary paralysis. It arrived before I was home from the hospital, cost much less than what was available through medical supply places, and served its purpose for as long as I needed it.

20.) Solid Assist
Reviewed by: RedbugSullivan Graham, WA USA
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I bought this cane for my mother. She would use a standard cane or a walker. Clearly she needed something in between that would help with balance and support without taking up space, like the walker.

Now she can walk to the communion rail with dignity. When balance gets off, she leans on this stable cane just enough to steady herself. I used to say, "You get tippy with a cane and I'm worried you will fall." Now, I worry a bit less. She uses it at home in addition to her handy walker for those short walks to the t.v. or phone.

When designing this cane, the stride of the user dictates that 2 of the supports extend further out than the others. This allows for walking without stumbling over base legs. When correctly attached, the angle of the handle facilitates use. Unfortunately, it creates a struggle when the right handed user needs to switch it to the left side. These longer legs stick out, the handle is backwards, and it is not as safe for the user.

Now, if only I could design a cane like this with a "reverse" switch!

21.) Useful, but....
Reviewed by: Warren L. Bosch
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This cane has a plastic adjustment ring around the bottom of the upper metal piece; said ring has a screw adjustment knob attached, apparently to tighten the upper metal shaft against the lower metal piece for stability. The very first time I tried to do this, the plastic ring broke apart - just not strong enough to tighten a metal shaft. Thus, the cane is a little more wobbly than desired.

22.) Good Deal
Reviewed by: xroads Pueblo, CO USA
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Well worth the money. I'm satisfied with this purchase. I do agree with another reviewer about the large sticker on the cane. There are actually 2 stickers on the front that distract from the cane. It took about 40 minutes and an application of "Goo Gone" and the problem was solved. I wouldn't let the stickers be an obstacle to buying the cane. But if you want the higher priced colors and don't want to take the time to remove the stickers then it is something to think about. The cane is lightweight but very sturdy. I trust it completely. The 4 rubber feet really give a sense of security. At [$...] bucks, free shipping, and a quality product you can't go wrong.

23.) sticker problem
Reviewed by: C. Smith
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This cane came yesterday and overall it's just o.k. Quite light weight to the point of being a bit flimsy. But the problem I had was that I ordered the bronze, paying an extra $10, and found that 6 inches of the front of the cane is covered with a big white sticker. By the time this was removed and the sticky stuff gone, the cane underneath was dark and splotchy looking. Not a good thing when they advertise colors. In calling the company I learned that the sticker was not to be removed, it "identified" the cane. And that they "aren't responsible for what pictures Amazon posts in their sales". Just a little warning if you thought you wanted a color - get one that blends with the huge sticker.

24.) Duro=Med Cane
Reviewed by: Joyce Vonstrahl Cheney Washington
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This cane is GREAT. The price, quality and service excellent. It is reliab le for my 83 years, and very attractive too. It arrived within three days.

Joyce

Features of Duro-Med Adjustable Multi-Color Small Base Quad Cane, Black

Adjustable multi-color quad cane. Offers additional support and increased stability over any standard cane. Reverses for left or right hand use. Features include foam grip to allow for a more improved and comfortable grip. Height adjusts from 29" to 38" in 1" increments. Designed with a 3/4" aluminum shaft and black steel base with four slip resistant rubber tips for added stability. Weighs 2 lbs. Small base 6" x 8".

1.) Reverses for right or left hand use;
2.) Small quad base;
3.) Weight capacity 250 lbs;
4.) Four slip resistant rubber tips;

Package Height x Length x Width: 29.5 in. x 29.5 in. x 8.1 in.
Package Weight: 1.6 lbs.