Invacare Heavy Duty

Reviewer: Nabil S. from Bradenton, FL
End User Desc:

Strengths: Economically priced

Weaknesses: Front wheels are bit less sturdy than I would have wanted, but have had no actual problem with it

Reviewed on 12/17/2010

Reviewer: Ginger B. from Metairie, LA (caregiver)
End User Desc: USED IN A SUGERY CENTER FOR TRANSPORT TO PATIENTS PRIVATE VEHICLES

Strengths: BRAKES ON THE HANDLES

Weaknesses: FOOT PEDALS SQUEECK ALREADY

Reviewed on 11/08/2010

Reviewer: Judy B. from El Dorado, AR
End User Desc: I am a 61 yr. old female with breathing & back problems, & arthritis. I am unable physically to do anythimg that invoves walking a distance.

Strengths: I love that it is large & comfortable. It is sturdy & dependable! It folds up for easy transport. Compared to others, the price is very reasonable! The free shipping was an added bonus!

Weaknesses: I cannot think of a weakness.

Reviewed on 10/22/2010

Reviewer: Elouise W. from Placentia, CA
End User Desc: 67 years old, severe osteoarthritis, overweight

Strengths: It is very strong and is comfortable because of the higher and wider seat. Very good quality at a price that is low compared to similar chairs.

Weaknesses: The arms are low so that the chair can be pulled right up to a table. However, this makes it harder to push oneself up.

Reviewed on 10/21/2010

Reviewer: Carol C. from Royse City, TX
End User Desc: 300 lb.amputee

Strengths: heavy duty,folds with ease

Weaknesses: can't manuever alone

Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: john H. from Liberty, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: to help a relative to transition fro chair to bed. a wheel chairs rear wheels were obstructing transition. this chairs wheels do not

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Reviewed on 10/15/2010

Reviewer: Marguerite E. from Martinez, CA (caregiver)
End User Desc: The Martinez Lioness Club, loans out hospital equipment free of charge, to people who live in Martinez,CA.

Strengths: Price, delivery easy to order on e-net.

Weaknesses: None

Reviewed on 08/20/2010

Reviewer: Walter C. from Winthrop, MA
End User Desc:

Strengths: solid construction

Weaknesses: seat padding not good for those with incontinence

Reviewed on 08/11/2010

Reviewer: Margaret G. from Franksville, WI
End User Desc: Elderly and physically disabled clients.

Strengths: Easy to maneuver and folds for easy storage. Good size and comfortable.

Weaknesses: Haven't found any as of yet.

Reviewed on 08/11/2010

Reviewer: Aaron H. from Nazarth, PA (caregiver)
End User Desc: my wife is 65 and has a disability which makes her unable to walk by herself

Strengths: well made and easy to use. Folds easily to use in the car. Light weight but made to handle a large person

Weaknesses: haven't found any weaknesses yet

Reviewed on 07/30/2010

Reviewer: Solange R. from San Francisco, CA
End User Desc: Chairs are being used at Muir Woods National Monument.

Strengths: 400lb!

Weaknesses: time line of use TBA

Reviewed on 07/11/2010

Reviewer: Linda L. from Trophy Club, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: We use this for my Mother. We take it with us when we go out (doctors, visits, etc). It is so easy to push--looks very nice--the wide seat is good

Strengths: It accomodates a larger person. The brake controls on the top of the chair (where you push it) are so great--easy to let someone get in or out. The lower arm positions in front of the padded arm rests make it easy to push up out of the chair. It is attractive and came assembled except for attaching the foot rests. The price was excellent.

Weaknesses: It is a little bit heavy---but not too much. It does take up a good bit of trunk space--but we needed the wider chair.

Reviewed on 06/17/2010

Reviewer: Charles B. from Bartow, FL
End User Desc:

Strengths: Engineering and quality of materials, are great.

Weaknesses: Invacare should more closely monitor the assembly and construction quality of this product.

Reviewed on 06/06/2010

Reviewer: Arthur A. from Brookfield, CT (caregiver)
End User Desc: arthritis limited mobility

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Reviewed on 06/01/2010

Reviewer: Barbara C. from College Park, GA
End User Desc:

Strengths: Lite weight easy to handle.

Weaknesses: n/a

Reviewed on 05/26/2010

Reviewer: Warren S. from Gibsonville, NC (caregiver)
End User Desc: I didn't take into consideration the fact my brother can't use this chair in the event his power chair needs reapir. Should have gotten one whith big

Strengths: I like the hand brake feature.

Weaknesses: None, I choose the wrong design for all needs. Can you change the wheels?

Reviewed on 05/24/2010

Reviewer: JOHN C. from OCEANSIDE, CA (caregiver)
End User Desc:

Strengths: chair width, wish I could find a shower chair 22 inches wide.

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Reviewed on 05/18/2010

Reviewer: Cathleen C. from Colorado Springs, CO (caregiver)
End User Desc: We are a busy dental office and transport patients to their vehicles upon leaving our facility. We have found this to be extremely easy to use.

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Reviewed on 05/17/2010

Reviewer: Tim D. from McPherson, KS
End User Desc: 60 yr user, COPD diabetic. unable to walk 10 ft. mobility issues solved.

Strengths: Ease of use and handling.

Weaknesses: couldn't find any

Reviewed on 03/31/2010

Reviewer: Geraldine P. from Okemos, MI (caregiver)
End User Desc: Has difficulty walking a long distance.

Strengths: Much easier to use than a wheelchair

Weaknesses: Still quite heavy for putting in car. It is just awkard and cumbersome

Reviewed on 02/03/2010

Reviewer: Hector R. from Meriden, CT (caregiver)
End User Desc: Very please with the chair, and the prompt delivery.

Strengths: Sturdy product.

Weaknesses: The rubber wheels. I guess my mother have to get used to the chair/ and or the wheels.

Reviewed on 12/06/2009

Reviewer: RANDY R. from COTTAGE GROVE, MN
End User Desc: i am a 58 yo male who is limited in movement due to severe osteoarthritis

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Reviewed on 11/20/2009

Reviewer: Kellie M. from Newport News, VA (caregiver)
End User Desc: We are a Cultural Arts facility utilizing the wheelchairs for those in need up to 400 lbs.

Strengths: Easy to assemble, easy to use.

Weaknesses: Not certain. Not used enough yet to know.

Reviewed on 11/05/2009

Reviewer: Michael G. from Oak Park, IL (caregiver)
End User Desc:

Strengths: Quality consstruction

Weaknesses: Very heavy

Reviewed on 09/24/2009

Reviewer: Nabil S. from Bradenton, FL
End User Desc: I am a 49 year old male suffering from obesity and heart palpitation. This limits my movement considerably.

Strengths: Quality for price

Weaknesses: the back wheel inhibits me from pushing the chair for my self if needed as it is a small wheel

Reviewed on 08/21/2009

Reviewer: Rosemary D. from Beatrice, NE
End User Desc: I would tell my friends who neede this kind of help this is a great product Buy it you won't be sorry Rosemary Diggins ...Beatrice NE

Strengths: I could move around using my feet

Weaknesses: hard to turn using your own feet but can't expect everything .still agreat buy . i'm homebound otherwise

Reviewed on 08/20/2009

Reviewer: Cindy J. from Wellsville, NY
End User Desc: when i have a long distance i can.t walk

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Reviewed on 08/01/2009

Reviewer: RONALD H. from MANTENO, IL
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Reviewed on 06/10/2009

Reviewer: Gwendolyn H. from Portage, IN (caregiver)
End User Desc: My Mom age 78 advanced arthritis.

Strengths: Very easy to use and to push. A bit heavy but not as heavy as some of the other chairs. Mother reports chair is very comfortable.

Weaknesses: The hand break on the left side of the chair arrived broken. SpinLife was very good about shipping a new one but it was a pain to replace. Wished the manufacturer had taken greater care with the shipping and packaging.

Reviewed on 06/04/2009

Reviewer: SYLVIA J. from MASSILLON, OH
End User Desc: 63 year old, large lady w/ diabetes and back problems. Also on oxygen. Nice being "mobile" again!

Strengths: Ease of use, easy to put in trunk of car,VERY comfy. Daughter says it's very easy to push. I'm pretty heavy so it's a bit difficult to push up inclines, but that's NOT the fault of the chair! :-) It has a LOT of great features and I would recomend it to EVERYONE needing something to move around in!!! Love the way the foot rests are so ajustable and easy to remove altogether, makes it nice for loading and unloading. Folds to a nice compact size. As you can probably tell.......I LOVE IT!

Weaknesses: NONE!

Reviewed on 05/31/2009

Reviewer: Conrad S. from Antioch, IL (caregiver)
End User Desc: transporting handycapped

Strengths: Good sturdy chair for the price

Weaknesses: Two items had to be replaced due to breakage during shipment; but were done fast and without question.

Reviewed on 05/27/2009

Reviewer: wilfredo M. from Orlando, FL (caregiver)
End User Desc:

Strengths: very confortable

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Reviewed on 05/14/2009

Reviewer: April P. from Palestine, TX (caregiver)
End User Desc: My Mother-in-law has diabetes and she really need this wheel chair to help her get around.

Strengths: It hold a lot of weight and is real easy to push.

Weaknesses: can't think of anything that is weak about this product.

Reviewed on 01/04/2009

Reviewer: Evelyn K. from Tinley Park, IL
End User Desc: I'm 62 and have spinal stenous and two bad knees and this chair is great to get me around when my back is really bad.

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Weaknesses: The foot rest is not low enough to get your foot in a comfertable position.

Reviewed on 12/31/2008

Reviewer: Vicky M. from Chicago, IL (caregiver)
End User Desc: elderly Mother, difficulty with walking. This chair is joy to use.

Strengths: a little more light weight, more flexible to fold, easier to pick up and put in the trunk. I like the removable arms and the swing away foot rest.

Weaknesses: The arm rests not very sturdy, received cracked, but spinlife was quik to send out new ones.

Reviewed on 12/17/2008