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Which rollator is right for me?

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Outdoor rollators

Outdoor rollators are classic rollators that help you not lose mobility in everyday life. They ensure that you travel safely even on difficult surfaces.

Rollators for outdoor use are usually characterized by stable tires, which ensure that you can rely on a secure grip. The extra large wheels and the position of the axles also ensure a safe ride.

Indoor rollators

The Indoor Rollator, or even Rollators for the apartment, are designed for domestic use. They contribute to security within your own four walls and support you in leading an independent life for a long time to come. Indoor rollators are usually particularly slim and maneuverable so that you can also pass through narrow hallways.

Since the seat on the indoor rollator is usually not needed, it is replaced by a practical tray.

Lightweight rollators

Modern Lightweight rollators Nowadays they are made of light aluminum or steel tubes, but often also made of carbon Carbon-Rollator , a very light and stable composite material. This kind of Rollators has a less massive design with more complex constructions, which gives the rollator its low weight. The weight is usually between 5-7 kg. These models are robust and stable and in most cases even foldable and therefore easy to transport. These properties make it... Lightweight rollator A practical companion on excursions or when traveling.

Travel rollators

Travel rollators combine space-saving design with good driving characteristics. They are mostly like that Lightweight rollators, very light built and foldable. The Travel rollators are good companions for traveling on planes, trains and can also be transported in smaller trunks. With a rollator travel bag, the rollator can be transported safely and securely. They are also suitable as practical seating to bridge waiting times, for example in queues at the airport, when waiting for the bus or at the buffet.

Special rollators

Special rollators are made for people in specific situations. For example, there are rollators for patients with Parkinson's disease, which are designed to prevent the rollator from tipping over due to the higher weight of the rollator. There are also rollators for rheumatism and arthritis patients with limited hand strength that have been designed specifically for their needs. Broader, particularly tall, or short people, for example, find an opportunity to stay mobile with XXL rollators.

Various rollator wheels

The most commonly used materials for rollator wheels are TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) and TPU (thermoplastic elastomers) rubber materials. Despite their softness, these types of rubber can withstand heavy loads.

Soft rubber tires can be used for walks on forest paths as well as for urban tours over cobblestones. Since air is foamed into the soft rubber during production, its cushioning ability increases and it absorbs unevenness on the walking path, which increases walking comfort. Thanks to their usually wider and good profile, these tires offer more grip.

tire Although they are the most flexible and best cushioning tires, they have the disadvantage that there is a risk of a flat tire. They are therefore susceptible to maintenance and must be regularly checked for air pressure.

Rollators with special functions

For people who need help climbing stairs Rollators with step assistance particularly suitable. E-rollators, on the other hand, support you if you no longer have the strength to push a rollator independently or if you want to walk longer distances. The range on one battery charge is usually around 20 km (or 10 hours of operation). The battery can be charged at home sockets or at e-bike charging stations.