Anyone got a folding Zimmer frame?

Welshlin

Hi - I’m thinking of buying a folding Zimmer frame but want to find out how solid and robust they are. I use a wheelchair or scooter to mobilise outdoors but depend on a Zimmer to get around in my house. My standard Zimmer frame is the perfect support for me as I can’t walk independently at all. I want a folding one to take with me on a holiday in the UK. The folding would make the frame more easily transportable. But I don’t want it to be too flimsy as it needs to support my full weight. Does anyone know anything about these or have experience of using one? Thanks in anticipation.

Chris75_

I have a Byacre Overland, but if I had known it would eventually be used indoors, I would have got the even lighter Byacre Ultralight.

GalDriver

Mine's great. I don't notice any difference to a solid one but now I can transport it easily. Enjoy your holidays. Where do you plan to go?

Welshlin

Galdriver - I haven’t been on holiday for 6 years because of a string of failed surgeries and post operative complications. This will be my first holiday as a wheelchair user so it’s a trial run. I live alone and have booked a hotel with an accessory room in Weston super Mare. Thanks for the advice. It sounds promising.

Welshlin

Ranaid - thanks for the tip. I’ll only use it indoors so I’ll look into buying.

HappyDays62

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/137986/anyone-got-a-folding-zimmer-frame

I use a Rollator (on wheels), so it's much easier to move around than a Zimmer. It folds to get through small spaces, just pull it up (my kitchen door is really narrow- old building), so you can then unfold it and sit on it like a perch stool in any room. It has changed my life. You can get some for heavier people. Try Mobility+. Or essential aids.

Welshlin

thanks. I don’t think I can manage the wheeled roll at or as it moves too fast. It’s not that I’m especially heavy. The zimmer works for me. But thanks for replying

durhamjaide2001

you were the last person to post yesterday well done

Zipz

I have two rollators : one three- wheeler and the other with four wheels. However, I could do with something much lighter in weight and more portable. Hence, I'm following this thread with interest.

Welshlin

hi Zion - I’m waiting till next week as I’m hoping to get an opinion from a physio - but I’m minded to get one. Keep checking the thread as I’ll post on here

Blainem

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1062535#Comment_1062535

I have got one they are quite good if you are not a heavy or big person I had a extra rail made for mine that clips on when it's opened but they are very good to use .

Scooby222

I've just bought a folding zimmer frame from CareCo online (arrived yesterday), and it's great! It's very lightweight, folds down easily and is very stable to walk with. It is also bright blue - or it also comes in pink or green! These coloured ones are on Clearance sale at the moment, I paid £34.99 for mine. I'm very happy with it, it's both functional and the colour makes it a bit more fun than the usual ones. so it might be worth a look?

Link here:
https://www.careco.co.uk/colourmax-folding-walker/

Welshlin

scooby - the colours sound like fun and very easily identifiable as your own. However I’ve already ordered one but thanks for the info. Looks like you got a great deal there. Stay safe.

Chris75_

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1063766#Comment_1063766

What did you opt for?

Welshlin

I’ve ordered a drive devilbiss one which had really good reviews. I know the scooters by that company are good. It’s meant to be delivered on Friday or Saturday and I’ll take it with me on my break to Weston next week. It’s just the usual aluminium colour though. A bright colour would have been good.
Take care. 😊

Scooby222

Good choice, I've already got two of the drive devilbiss folding zimmer frames myself, one for upstairs and one downstairs in the house. They work well, but as I use them everday I have over time added extras like zipped bags, caddies, sleeves, and cup holders to them, so I can move things around with me. They now don't fold up quite so easily... 😊 so it's simpler to keep them permanently ready to use.

I've just bought the new coloured folding frame to take with me outside the house and for taking in the car, as I am now too wobbly to cope with just a walking stick. And the blue frame goes with lots of my clothes. 😁 😂

I hope you have a great holiday with your new frame!

Welshlin

Thanks Scooby. I wish I could afford a coloured one as well. Nobody would try to nick a pink one!!

Scooby222

"Nobody would try to nick a pink one!!"

😂 😂 😂