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All Active rollators are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are CE marked as Medical Devices. Rigorous testing and quality control ensure that you get the best possible rollator that money can buy. This is the best of Scandinavian design at an affordable price.
Advanced Braking System
The Active walker has a patented braking system that puts safety first. The brake cables are protected and hidden safely away inside the walker frame. The brakes stay in perfect adjustment no matter which position the handles in, and there is no need for re-adjusting. When it is time for adjustment, there is a convenient allen screw located in the rear leg profil, and with a quick turn of the included wrench the brakes can easily be adjusted to accommodate for wear.
Large front wheels
Why stop walking when the terrrain gets rough? Large 25cm (10 inch) diameter front wheels let the Active roll over uneven terrain, sidewalk cracks, and door threshholds that make other rollators stop in their tracks. The Active travels just as well over gravel paths as it does smooth tile floors. But maneuverability was always a key issue for the designers of the Active. By using smaller 8 inch (20 cm) diameter back wheels, the Active retains its incredible maneuverability and tight turning radius that make it a great walking aid in the home, where space is limited.
Removable Handy-basket
Unlike other walkers that place a metal basket in front of the seat, the Active utilizes the space under the seat with a handy removable basket. With a capacity of 14 liters, there is enough room for a handbag, newspaper, food items and more. The seat protects the contents of the basket both from the weather and opportunistic theft. Flip the seat up to access the contents of the basket, or take the basket out with the convenient carry handles.
Curb climber
Even with the large front wheels, there are always obstacles that are too big to just roll over. But you don’t have to pick up the walker to get up that curb. Just step down on the curb climber and with a gentle pull back on the handles, the Active walker will raise its front wheels to easily maneuver over larger obstacles.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Half Moon Bay, CA on 4/26/2008
Keep it in the garage for outdoor use. Have a lighter weight, less sturdy one available for indoor use. Great for long walks with my dog and for travel. Stands up to treatment airlines and paramedic vans throw at it.
This walker will go anywhere. I have Lupus and Menieres disease and have lost 70% of my balance, this walker has kept me from falling numerous time. When I get fatigued I am able to sit.
I would love to see a way to attach an umbrella to this walker.
from Phoenix, AZ on 2/3/2008
Added a commercial velcro safety strap, and used it as a wheel chair, when my husband was too tired to walk. We bought it so he could still go to the rocky beaches in Washington. It works great
from Maine on 1/14/2008
As a young woman with MS and limited standing and walking endurance, it's wonderful to find a mobility product that has some style. (No offense to grandmas with the review's title.) I do have to agree with other reviewers in that it is a bit heavy, but that's probably a plus when it comes to stability and durability. It does make it a bit more challenging to travel with.
I've slapped a "dog is my co-pilot" sticker over the logo and my service dog and I are now styling!
THE BEST WALKER I'VE HAD. I SUFFER FROM M.S. THIS WALKER IS STURDY AND SAFE. I WENT THROUGH TWO NOVA WALKERS IN ABOUT TWO PLUS YEARS. THEY BOTH BROKE AT THE SAME POINT DO TO DOWNWARD PRESSURE FROM UPPER TORSO (METAL FATIGUE). I DEFINITELY BELIEVE THAT THE DESIGN OF THE ACTIVE WALKER IS FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHERS ON THE MARKET PLUS THEY'RE CHEAPER.
from Cleveland, OH on 1/10/2008
Love the fact the handles and seat adjust independently, and the big front wheels permit "off-road" use. My MS makes standing for long periods nearly impossible, and the Active gives me a great alternative, rather than staying at home. It's not light, and rather awkward to load and unload from the car, but it's worth every minute of the weight-training. A great walker for a fantastic price!
from Miami, FL on 12/21/2007
It is a good sturdy walker and very useful when he can't walk because he can sit on it and it is strong enough to carry him. However, it does not fold too small and it is not easy to take in some car trunks due to its size. I guess it would not be as sturdy if it were more compact....
from West Orange, NJ on 10/27/2007
I bought this to replace more conventional rollators because I travel abroad and needed something that can handle rough terrain. This machine is fabulous in that regard. I also like that it stands folded, great in restaurants. It is very handsome and draws a lot of compliments. It is a very good value.
However, it is heavier than most, a factor when it comes to lifting it in and out of the car. There is no provision at all for carrying it, a problem on escalators, for instance. Carrying it is further complicated by the fact that it has no clear balancing point.
from Ellensburg, WA on 10/22/2007
A fantasic Walker. I've owned many but this is the only one I'd highly recommend!!