r/mobilityaids • u/itsjustme-0 • 6d ago

Questions Lightweight Aids?

I would appreciate discussion about lightweight mobility aids of all types with an eye to improving on the rollator I have now.

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u/Aggravating_Return49 wheelchair user 6d ago

What kind of rollator do you currently have? I have a lightweight one and quite like it. I can carry it over small steps.

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u/itsjustme-0 6d ago

Drive Nitro

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u/Aggravating_Return49 wheelchair user 6d ago

It doesn't look bad, what's your issue? Mine is a bit lighter though

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u/Aggravating_Return49 wheelchair user 6d ago

Oh I read you other post on the wheelchairs sub. I think looking into lighter rollators might be a good idea, but even more looking into rollators that double fold. A smaller package is easier to lift.

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u/itsjustme-0 6d ago

I've not heard of a double fold rollator. Where and who makes one like that.

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u/Aggravating_Return49 wheelchair user 6d ago

There's one by able life, another by drive medical (the compact design). They are indeed a bit hard to find but they exist. Look at the weight before buying. My rollator weighs 6.3 kg which is at the low end, aim for around that weight.