Carbon Fiber Crutches- Ergobaum 7G Black Mamba Forearm Crutches (1 Pair)- 5'1'' to 6'6'' Adjustable

These were a gift to a disabled friend, a US Marine. She says they’re awesome, sturdy and lightweight.

Just the tube is made with carbon fiber. The rest is made with hard plastic. I return them. They recieved them more than 24 hours ago and they have not refund me yet.

A little noisy spring shock. I felt very secure. Comfortable hand grip

Congratulations on discovering that forearm crutches are superior to the underarm crutches. You have already probably figured out that the orthopedic surgeons and the physical therapists in the United States know little if anything about this style of crutch. As an emergency physician who prescribes a ton of crutches for my injured patients, I was also ignorant until I had to use crutches myself for an extended period of time. I tried some of the standard aluminum style forearm crutches, but found that they were constantly loosening, were heavy, and when my hands were sweaty, they were very slippery. I have also heard that aluminum crutches can cause delays going through airport security. I suspect this is because they have to inspect the inside of the crutches due to the fact that x-rays will not penetrate them very well. Another advantage in using them for travel is that they are overall smaller than the underarm crutches. I traveled to Europe and did not have to alter them in anyway like you would have to with the underarm crutches to make them smaller so they will fit in the overhead compartment.These Ergobaum crutches are light, strong, have the ability to quickly change the height and handle angle to use different muscles in your hands, wrists and shoulders. They also have adjustable forearm straps which are very useful. I weigh 225 pounds and carried a 25 pound backpack suitcase and a front pack during my travels. The crutches had no problem supporting me. I used them to hike in some very difficult terrain and had no troubles navigating rocks, slippery surfaces, stairs and steep trails. I purchased the additional tips which have the spikes in them, but since I was traveling in a non-icy environment, I did not have to use them.I never had to use the lights, but they seem like a good feature. The horn, however was a real problem. First of all, it is ridiculous because it is not loud enough to serve any useful function that I can think of. Secondly it is permanent feature without the option to turn it off. I was splashed by some sea water during my trip and some of it must have gotten into the crutches. This apparently caused a short in the system and they became a constant high pitched alarm that stayed on for two days and was incredibly annoying for everyone within a thirty foot range. I couldn’t conceive that this noise was coming from my crutches so I just discounted that option when we were searching for the source of the noise. I was so embarrassed when I finally discovered that it was coming from one of my crutches. It cost me €60 to pay an electrician to search for the noise in the apartment we were in. If any of the Ergobaum employees are reading this, I would strongly suggest that you get rid of the horn and instead use the switch to turn on the lights. Another good idea would be to use the switch for a blinking red light so that in the darker areas when you’re crossing the street you can be noticed by other people and vehicles.

I placed an order for a set of Ergobaum Carbon Fiber Black Mamba Adult Crutches for my 21 year old daughter. The item was ordered on Feb 3 and received on Feb 8th. We purchased these crutches because my daughter was scheduled for major hip surgery. Once received, I set up the crutches and one of the lights is non functional. I requested an exchange, and was informed that they would have to send me the assembly with instructions to fix myself. We also had an issue with the size of the arm cups, which were much too large for my 5'6 daughter.Before I determined to repair myself or request a return, my daughter had her surgery (February 19th). On her one week post-op visit on February 26th, her physician stated these crutches would not work for her. My daughter needed crutches that were full weight bearing under arm. I requested a return on Feb 26th.Ergoactives requested my order info and date?!? I provided this info on March 4th. They stated that we were outside of the 30 day return policy!! (Ergoactives, there are 28 days in February, FYI)Read their return policy: Ergoactives LLC Return Policy Returns: "Our no questions asked policy lasts 30 days: Ummmm apparently not!I filed a BBB complaint today, and a claim under my credit card. CAVEAT EMPTOR

GI have both the carbon fiber crutches and a regular blue aluminum 7G crutches. First off the weight difference between the aluminum and carbon fiber is not huge, but when you carry them all day it makes a difference. The thing to remember is that the top of the crutches are identical and is where most off the crutch weight comes from. The shaft of the crutches are the only area of difference between the aluminum and carbon fiber. For the almost $100 difference, the carbon fiber isn't worth it if you are paying for them out of your own pocket. If you have health insurance, I would recommend the carbon fiber. You will have to order them from Amazon and pay out of your own pocket up front. You can then manually submit a claim to your insurance for reimbursement. Check with your insurance first to make sure that they cover durable medical equipment, and keep in mind that Amazon will most likely be out of network (usually covered but at different amounts than with in network.)

These have been amazing for lower back support after intensive pelvis/lumbar fusion surgery that make standing more than a few minutes agonizing.We made them silent by taping the inner shaft snug and up, so it doesn’t reset the 1/2mm with each crutch-lift to click back again. Then we used some self-adhering stretchy tape-wrap that keeps the clever locking pin from micro-jiggling. And now the crutches are silent as can beHaven’t used the knee rests much- We may install them on the outside so they don’t catch my legs, then I can just switch crutches whenever I do want to use a knee rest.