Drive Medical 796 Adjustable Height Steerable Knee Walker Knee Scooter Leg Walker Crutch Alternative, Dual Pad with Basket and Hand Brake 300 Pound Weight Cap

I bought this for the value and the one day shipping. Originally, I was given a prescription from my orthopedic surgeon, but then found out that I was going to have to go shopping for one via the various medical supply stores in my area. I was in a lot of pain and didn't want to deal with the hassle of shopping. So, I went home, kicked back my broken foot, and found this one online.BTW, a little about myself. I'm a healthy 43 year old that broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. When healthy, I work Fridays through Sundays while my wife works Mondays through Fridays. We have two kids--our youngest being two and a half. With exception to my surgery and doctors appointments, I still take care of him. So, imagining toys strewn everywhere, it was next to impossible to get those toys out of the way when I was on crutches. Well, this scooter has enabled me to clear out paths and put the small toys into the basket and put them away.Maneuverability of this isn't the best. It allows you to do 45 degree turns. So, if you have tight spaces less than 36 inches in width in your house or apartment, you may have to do a lot of three point turns to get turned around or just to turn left or right.I also took this outside for a spin. It works fine on asphalt driveways like my own. I was able to get the mail and was also able to tow my garbage can behind me (on separate trips). If you take this off smooth surfaces like into a yard in between a porch and driveway, you might want to get one with wider tires. I didn't but I was able to get by for my age and activity level.I would strongly advise watching your balance as I did fall from this a couple of times due to the changing nature of the toddler obstacle course in my home. If you have unavoidable obstacles on the floor that you would normally remove yourself if you weren't disabled, I would strongly advise using your best judgement and not take any chances. If you need help getting something out of the way, I would advise on asking for help rather than trying to pop a wheelie (and possibly fall on the floor like I did a couple of times).Assembly of this is easy and requires no tools. It looks like I can fold it away and take it with me shopping, but I don't think I'll do that very often but go out on crutches instead. The motorized shopping scooters at the grocery stores and other big size stores still have a much larger basket to put things in.I have taken this to my doctor's appointments, though, and it's real easy for me to put in the back of my small SUV (I drive a 2009 Toyota RAV4). For my situation, I use the top setting on the handlebars and have to lower it three places to get it inside. For a minivan like a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey, you should be able to put it in there on the tallest handlebar setting. Either way, it's not that huge of an inconvenience to me.Also, if you are planning to go to Disney World, I would not advise using this in the park. When healthy, I walk a good ten miles per day in the park, or 40 miles on a four day pass. Just spend the extra money to rent an electric scooter instead. This knee scooter is not meant for long distance usage and can get uncomfortable, even with the padding, at times.While this isn't the perfect knee scooter, it has been a very good value for my short term needs (I'm currently on week two of five on this thing). I highly recommend this for the value and the sheer fact it's far better than being on crutches.UPDATE: We had our first rain at my house in roughly 3-4 weeks (I live in Tennessee). Be sure if you take this outside after a rain that you have paper towels at the ready to clean off the wheels before re-entering the house. Also, be sure to go at walking speed. Those brakes don't stop very well above that speed on wet surfaces!UPDATE #2: Nice little hack if you're outdoors afrer dusk. If you have a smartphone in a shockproof/shatterproof case (i.e.: OtterBox, Supcase, etc.) and a belt clip, you can use it as a headlight by clipping it to the top of the basket.

First let me say I own a scooter because I had ankle fusion surgery and I can put no weight on my foot for 3 months. I needed an alternative to crutches. Crutches were hurting my arm, hands, you name it was hurting. I highly recommend a knee scooter no matter your reason for needing one including a broke foot.I have recently purchased two scooters. One to use at home and one at work. The one I use at home is an all terrain.I bought this one to use at work. I was looking for a second one that was not to expensive. This one fits the bill.The all terrain one is good for getting around the yard such as getting from the house to my truck. I would not recommend using this one in yard very much but on a smooth surface it is very good. While the all terrain went thru the yard very well I felt more stable on it. This one went thru the yard well but I did not feel as sable. With that said I do not recommend any knee scooter to be used in the yard. You have 4 wheels, if one of them gets in a hole then it you and it become unstable and can fall over.The big difference in the two is the wheels, The all terrain has all air filled wheels that are larger compared to the PVC wheels. All terrain 12" font wheels, PVC 8" front wheels. . It is more "bouncy" therefore more shock absorbing than the PVC wheels. The PVC are good on a flat surface since you do not really need the shock absorption.The instructions with both scooters (different brands) were ok. Basic info. Steering columns was very wobbly at first use. Either I did not see it in the instructions or it was not there but the pin that locks column is place is also a screw that you can tighten down then lock it in place. It is much more stable now.If you are looking for a budget scooter that works well then this it the best buy. It is less expensive than renting one. Even if your insurance pays the rental you still have to put down $80 to $100 deposit. It also seems that most insurance companies will only pay the rent for 1-2 months if at all. Neither scooter in my opinion folds up well for travel if you are trying to load it by yourself on one foot. If you have someone with you then it is a breeze.Bottom line on which type to buy depends on where you are using it and if price is a concern. The all terrain are more expensive. The one thing I would suggest and it is very simple is get one with a basket you will be glad you did!!!!