BigAlex Lightweight Forearm Crutches for Arms and Hands

blue bell: Crutches gave my husband the knee support he needed prior to knee replacement surgery.

United States on Sep 09, 2023

Lauryn: When I tell you, this scratch is worth it it is worth it. I’ve gone hiking with my crutch. I’ve walk around with it on a daily basis. I love that it folds and clicks back when you’re ready to use it it is very sturdy and light weight. I am partially paraplegic and I would vouch for these crutches like I want every pair in every color.

United States on May 26, 2023

Matthew Asay: I'm unfortunate in that I broke my ankle and will spend six weeks on crutches. I'm fortunate in that this is all the time I'll spend on crutches. Keep this in mind when reading my review: I won't spend a lifetime using crutches.

For my purposes (get around the house/town, travel), these Big Alex forearm crutches are great. They're lightweight, sturdy, easy to stash (they fold in half, which came in handy on a work trip), and the open cuff makes it easy to quickly grab them and go (no time spent sliding my arm down into a closed loop, or trying to figure out which crutch to use based on an ergonomic handle). I also bought some In Motion crutches that I thought would be my go-to crutches (ergonomic handle, mostly closed cuff, spring), but every time I have to choose, I default to these Big Alex crutches. They're simply easier to use, and just as comfortable. (Actually, they're more comfortable in some situations: the spring action on the In Motion crutches makes navigating steeper stairways difficult - it's like using a pogo stick on stairs.)

I had thought these Big Alex crutches would almost be disposable: I got them because I needed some crutches...

United States on May 05, 2023

Cwren1022Cwren1022: These things are amazing. I bought them as last year I had a left leg amputation and have been stuck in a wheelchair for over a year and a half. Decided a few weeks ago that I wanted a way to get up out of the chair for a bit so decided to bite the bullet and get these crutches. Man I'm glad I did.

Pros.
Lightweight, inexpensive, adjustable, long enough for 6'4" me, comfortable, easy to use, fold in half for portability, no underarm pain associated with standard crutches.

Cons.
For skinny guys like myself with weaker forearms from being in a powered wheelchair for over a year they are a bit difficult to use. Bit too big in the cuffs so can't really guarantee that they will lock your arms in correctly. The hard plastic is only decent for comfort. I recommend if you get them to find some of the accessories that have padding and straps. Overall though that's my only complaint with em so far and it's not a design flaw of the product itself being set for universal use but more of a preference. I highly recommend, whether using temporarily for a broken leg or permanently for a missing one to give these a shot. The price of about $45 for a pair isn't...

United States on Jul 23, 2022

YodaGirl: These have held up extremely well. I use them (or at least one) almost every time I leave the house due to chronic fatigue, vertigo, etc. Relatively light weigh for the price. They're not carbon fiber, but they also don't have the carbon fiber price tag.

I deducted one star because I needed to add cushioning on the handles and the arm pieces in order for them to be comfortable. A strap around the forearm would also be beneficial. I didn't think I'd want one, but after using them for awhile, I can see why some include the straps.

I used the tips that came with it before switching to Tornado Tips (excellent, but rather heavy), and they held up rather well.

United States on Jun 03, 2022