Rollator Walker usually comes in three types:
- Standard four-legged walkers without wheels
- Two-legged walkers with wheels on the front two legs
- Rollator walkers with wheels on all four legs
A rollator walker like Star 8 Rollator can be incredibly helpful for people who need a little assistance getting around. Before purchasing, you can weigh the pros and cons of a Nova Star 8 rollator walker.
Nova Star 8 rollator
It is introducing the Nova Star 8 Rollator, Nova's newest addition to its innovative rolling stroller line. This transport chair rollator has a sleek design and modern features and will help you travel in style and comfort.
Its Quick Fit design ensures maximum comfort with individual adjustment of the seat height and handles height. Rollators can be adjusted with no tools in just seconds. This chair is an accessible design that accommodates users between 5'2" and 6'3" and can support up to 300 pounds.
By folding the Star 8 Rollator in half, it is easy to store, making it a great travel companion. This design's lightweight, the compact rolling walker is the perfect choice for active lifestyles requiring mobility assistance.
Thanks to the newly added carrying handle, it is now easier to transport and store the Nova Star 8 Rollator in your trunk. You can also easily lift the Star 8 over a curb using foot pedals on each side of the rear wheels.
This model comes standard with Nova Feathertouch brakes, giving you ultimate driving control. As well as a flip-up, removable back, a comfortable seat, and a removable liner, the back has a large area for storage. The Nova Star 8 Rollator will match your style with five stylish metallic colors.
Anyone looking for a rolling walker that fits their active lifestyle will find the Nova Star 8 Rollator stylish and versatile. This rollator features Quick Fit technology, allowing you to independently adjust the seat and handle height.
The rollator can be folded in half and transported or stored using its convenient handles. Nova Star 8 Rollator offers an incredible value and is available in five stunning colors.
Product Highlights
This product features the following features:
Quick-Fit push buttons
Quick-Fit push buttons simplify adjusting the handle and legs for the perfect fit. It comes in two sizes, Standard and Petite.
So easy to fold and go!
It folds easily and goes where you do! Perfect for travel and storage. Features a convenient handlebar for easy folding and Nova's patent-pending Lock & lift pin for keeping the walker folded in an easy-to-lift position during transportation.
All-Terrain 8" Wheels
ALL-TERRAIN 8" WHEELS are ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. The frame is solid and sleek, with a sporty look and a lifetime warranty.
Nova's Patented locking hand brakes.
With Nova's patented locking hand brakes, your hands will always stay comfortable. You can lock the brakes and control the speed by simply pushing them down. Designed with contoured hand grips, these grips fit comfortably and securely to the hands.
Comfortable seat and great storage
With a large storage compartment and a comfortable padded seat that lifts, you will enjoy hours of comfort and convenience.
Pros and cons of Nova Star 8 Rollator
Below are the pros and cons of the Nova Star 8 rollator
Pros of buying a rollator walker
Requires No Lifting
To use a standard walker, the user lifts it slightly off the ground, sets it ahead, and steps forward into it. Even with two wheels, the walker must be rolled on and set down before the user can continue. Many people find lifting even a tiny bit of their walker exhausting and difficult.
Rollator walkers are better if you have limited upper body strength or lose your balance quickly when lifting objects. Because this style of walker has wheels on all of its legs, it does not require lifting. Smooth, simple motions are required to move it forward.
Better on Uneven Surfaces
Using standard walkers on uneven ground is difficult because they require lifting, moving, and setting them back down afterward. Often, the non-wheeled legs can get stuck on dips or cracks in the ground or snag on obstacles. This means they are primarily designed for indoor use on flat, even surfaces.
On uneven surfaces, rollators perform pretty well. Regardless of the terrain, the wheels will move quickly over the rougher sidewalk textures or walking trail around the park. Walking almost anywhere, you can enjoy a stroll instead of being trapped inside.
Options for Greater Maneuverability
You may have difficulty maneuvering around corners with a walker, especially in tight spaces. A rollator walker will be easier to navigate through tight spaces than others. There are also three-wheeled rollators that offer excellent maneuverability in addition to the two-wheeled ones.
Three-wheeled rollators are smaller, more compact, and can make tighter turns because they have one wheel in front and two in back. To make movement inside your home more accessible, you might want to consider investing in a three-wheeled rollator if your hallways and corners are narrow.
Built-In Seating
Some rollators even come with backrests as well as built-in seats. With a rollator, you can rest whenever you wish if you are quickly tired, have joint pain, or require frequent rests.
Cons of buying a rollator walker
Not Intended to Bear Weight
Walkers are commonly used for two reasons: (1) for people with balance issues or (2) for people who need to lean on something to relieve some of the weight on their legs. A standard walker is designed to accommodate the latter person; they bear some weight, allowing you to lean on them as you walk.
In contrast, rollators are designed to help with the former type of mobility support. When you lean heavily on a rollator, even if you use the hand brakes, you risk rolling out from underneath you if the walker has wheels on all four legs. The purpose of a rollator is not to carry any of your weight but to help you maintain your balance.
Heavier Than Traditional Walkers
A traditional walker consists of a hollow aluminum tube that is very lightweight. Consequently, they are very light, which is essential since the user needs to be able to lift and move the walker forward when taking steps quickly. While rollators are typically lighter than walkers, they are generally heavier.
Generally, this doesn't pose a problem because they glide smoothly and don't require lifting.
Rollators may be too heavy if you frequently load and unload a walker into a vehicle or do anything else that involves lifting your walker. While lightweight options are available, they are still heavier than traditional walkers, so consider this when choosing one.
Bottom line
Star 8 rollator has all the best features to entice you to buy it. Stop by Sky Medical Supply in Denver to test out a transport chair rollator for yourself if you're still unsure if it's right for you.
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