Ergobaum 7G by Ergoactives. 1 Pair (2 Units) of Ergonomic Forearm Crutches - Adult 5' - 6'6'' Adjustable, Foldable, Ergonomic, Shock Absorber, Non-Slip, Knee-Rest Platforms, LED Lights (Black)

I'm a 66 year-old amputee since 1994, 5'11", 175lbs. In those 28 years, I've mostly used a prosthesis, but I have extensive experience with simple forearm crutches. However, I've been suffering from an arthritic carpal-metacarpal joint on my left thumb/hand which now makes the use of rigid forearm crutches painful. I had to recently return to the use of forearm crutches because of stump issues that prevent me from donning my prosthesis. So...back to the old crutches. I began searching for a more comfortable crutch and came across the 7G. A bit pricey, but given that I'll be using them for the next few months after the upcoming re-amputation of my leg, I decided that I needed these guys!A fair warning, though. Even if you're an old pro with forearm crutches like me, these guys will take some time to properly adjust them and a bit of practice to use them. There are two factors that come into play with these new crutches and may give you cause for concern (though temporary).The first is the spring shock absorption built into the lower end of the crutch. Even though you adjust them to your height, you will immediately find that they get a little shorter in length, which causes you to bend your knee(s) a little more during each stride. At first, this is disconcerting, but you will quickly get used to it, and trust me, the shock absorbers are WORTH it!The second is the shape and "squishyness" of the handgrip as you follow-through your stride, placing your full weight upon it. It made me feel a bit unstable at first, but once I learned exactly how to hold the grip in my palm, that instability evaporated. The bottom line is that if you are gripping them incorrectly, you will experience some instability during weight-bearing on the crutch. These grips are the answer to my arthritic thumb problem and I can't praise the "ergonomic" design enough!They are heavier than normal forearm crutches, but not by much, and I don't notice it during use. I like the floor grips, which feel more stable to me. As for the "horn"...I don't really see the point, although the pitch is not identical in both crutches. In fact, as a musician, I noticed right away that there was a Major interval of a third between the two...so even though useless, they DO harmonize. 🤣However, the light is definitely useful during those midnight trips to the restroom.As for quality...the metal components such as the shaft and adjustment locking mechanisms seem to be robust and feel solidly reliable. The upper arm rest and grip assembly, though made of a type of plastic, are equal solid and "give" in all the right ways and at the right times. I haven't had them long enough to report on any stress-tests of the upper assembly. I will say that the hand-screw adjustment of the grip angle seems surprisingly sturdy and that portion is of a solidly metal composition.I've only had these crutches for two days, and I'm certain that I'm still not finished with tweaking the height and grip/angle adjustments, but I would recommend these to anyone who has the string to use regular forearm crutches with one caveat - no matter where you are on the experience level with forearm crutches, be patient, use them and get used to them before making any judgments about them. I'm certain you'll be glad you did.Five stars from me!👍

I bought these to replace my Kmina folding crutches, and have been very happy with them. I have a neurologic disorder that cases extreme weakness in my arms and legs, so I use these everywhere. There are many areas to make small adjustments to make them more comfortable for you. The cuff loop can be flipped around the back or down in the front for short distances or to lay the crutched on top of each other in the car. The built in flashlight is actually very useful when I take my dog out at night. The hand grips are very comfortable and have made a big difference on the arthritis in my hands. The crutches fold up easily for plane trips but they do not fold up as much as my old Kmina crutches. The crutch tip is one of the biggest that I have ever seen but when wet it still maintains good traction. Despite being twice the weight of my old crutches, I have found the weight to be good and these seem a bit more stable because of the weight. The aluminum is strong enough to not dent even after the car doors have been slammed into them several times. The only feature that I don't care for is the alarm. It really doesn't seem to have a point, and it is too quiet for it to be useful. Overall these are great, and I am very happy with them.

I tore my ACL, found out my meniscus was about gone...oh yeah, had arthritis in my knee as well (the knee joint trifecta). No wonder it hurt so much. I grabbed a pair of Ergobaum 7G crutches as soon as I tore the ACL as I couldn't walk at all. Reviews looked great and, even though they were expensive, I figured I needed something that could help me through the pre-surgery and knee replacement recovery period. It took me about 3 days to get used to using them, then I found myself walking effortlessly with these.I'm not that tall - 5'9" - but I'm a bit heavy...260. Though heavy, I'm athletic enough and have good arm strength. These crutches have the perfect amount of give in the springs and, with the rounded feet at the bottom, I find walking so easy...even when I can hardly put weight on my bad knee.I wasn't sure all the design features (seemed like gimmicks to me) were going to be all that helpful. But I was wrong. The adjustability of the cuff angle is a must. I find it very convenient to be able to fold them up when I'm not using them, mostly when I get into the car. The knee rest is good, but I haven't used it that much. The headlights are really helpful. When I get up in the middle of the night, I can flip on the headlights and navigate to the bathroom without disturbing my wife. That feature surprised me in its usefulness. The only real gimmick is the beeper. My 18 month old grandson likes it. But, otherwise, it seems pretty silly.Yup, these are expensive. But after 3 months of use, I can say with confidence that they were worth every penny.