Has anyone used this walker at the beach and if so, how did it work? Thanks so much for your time.
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I have had this walker for approximate a year and have used it on all rough terrain. However, I do live near the Gulf Shore and have been their many times but never with this walker. I know for certain this walker would wallow in the soft sand and you will not be able to use it anywhere in loose soil or sand. Even if you had large inflatable tires, you would tire quickly trying to push it through the loose sand.
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I have not used it at the beach, but I would not expect it to work there. You need large, inflatable tires to go over sand.
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Have not used it on sand or at the beach, but I do know that it works great on grass and dirt roads! Hope this helps.
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I really haven't tried it on the beach, but the cross bar that helps keep it from sinking into the grass should be of some use to stabilize the chair.We really love ours. For an older person they are very easy to get out of because of their height.
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No, it has not been used at the beach. I wonder if the weight of the cart contents might make the wheels difficult to maneuver in the sand, but I really have no idea how useful it would be in that situation.
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I purchased this bot late last season, and only used it a couple of times. I do know that it will climb straight up 3' without a problem. I'm not sure about a beach entry. I can only guess that as it comes out of the water it will change direction just as it does when it climbs to the top of a wall. My suggestion is to e-mail or call Aquabot and ask their opinion. Good luck.
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Randy, the beach is the sole reason why I bought this unit. I really like how it works. You'll need to ground balance when you move closer to the water or you'll get bad readings. So I work above the surf and then ground balance again and move it the surf (water). Perfect for what you want.
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To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my... » Read More To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. « Show Less
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Which GPS and Foot Pod combo would be best to track an elderly person walking on the beach, or elsewhere? We are somewhat price sensitive, but also care about the range of the device and ease of use
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Yes ive used it on snow and its great ,but i cant help you with the sand question i havent had it long enough to try at the beach
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It's a well made unit but seems more designed for smooth, flat or even sloped surfaces. You may want to look for something with larger diameter wheels and a larger footprint to provide more stability. You might also consider no wheels at all, just a fixed walker when outside. It'll depend a great deal on how rough the terrain is where you plan to travel.
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Have not taken it outside yet. I use it mainly in the house which has rough terrain just as irregular. However any thing designed like any knee walker tipping is always possible. I would suggest to practice with it to see how it handles for you. Quoted Over all it works well for me.
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I am not sure about a beach, I do know the cart is fantastic. Whenever I go out with it, several people always ask, where did you get that?! It is extremely sturdy with lots of room. I am not sure how it would do on beach sand though. Probably very well with a little extra effort. You may have to actually share the carry burden with your beach buddy to get to that perfect beach lounging spot. But on all other surfaces? It's fantastic. Cannot go wrong with this cart. I did have one problem when I ordered, it was delivered missing 2 small pieces of hardware. Sandusky overnighted them to me and it was super easy to put together.
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I did not use it on the beach. The beach wheelchairs I have seen have different type wheels. If the sand is compact enough as in a dirt trail, it may work.
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I have been researching this item to purchase, and multiple reviews on multiple sites state that this type of wagon is not a good beach wagon. Sand does not let thinner wheels roll easily (for example, it is very hard to ride a bike on sand). A lot also depends on how much weight you put in the wagon. So buy at your own discretion for beach use.
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This roller works great with a boot. Just make sure you do not adjust the knee pad too high This is the second walker we've had. The first one was a rental and was harder to use and heavier. I highly recommend this walker.
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I live in the city and stick to sidewalks, avoiding rough terrain. Pavements present no problem. The walker moves easily over slight irregularities in the pavement. This is the second HUGO I own. I walk about three miles daily. it is helping to maintain my vitality.
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It is somewhat easy to trigger accidentally. At least my elderly parents did a few times. Like trying to pull it out of their pocket by the string or when tied to their walkers if they slammed the walker down too hard,(? they almost fell or were frustrated/piss off? ;-), the weight of the unit pulled itself away from the string.