Aluminum EZ-Step Stair Climbing Cane, Blue

This is a great 👍 idea and is certainly making it much easier going up stairs. However I do feell it was greatly over priced .I'm giving it a 5 star for usefulness but a 1 star for price.

The unit itself is wobbly, I was afraid to use it at first as it didn't seem to be stable enough to help me climb stairs. It worked fine once I got the hang of it, I should have shopped around more, the price is steep for such a cheaply made piece of safety equipment, I was able to purchase a walker with wheels, seat and brakes for almost half the price!

This has literally prevented multiple falls in bathroom (stepping in and out of tub) and garage stairs, where we had the most issues. The design is ingenious, its much more stable than the standard "quad cane" because of the solid square platform, and the plastic is lightweight but easily supports body weight and very durable. Its also easy to clean, and due to the bright pastel colors of the platforms, easy to spot in dim areas (like a garage).

I have arthritis in my knees and going up my 13 steep stairs was taking it's toll and bothering my hip. This device has made a huge difference. You're not going to zoom up the stairs, but if done slowly and paying attention it gets you up with much less strain on your joints. I'm very glad I bought it. The only thing that I think needs attention is that the screw that holds the cane in does come loose constantly. I solve that by keeping a screwdriver out and every time I go up the stairs I tighten the screw. I do not use this device to go down the stairs as my railing is not on the correct side and I don't feel safe. My railing going down is enough and going down doesn't hurt my joints. I think it's a good investment in staying independent.

It is not very sturdy. I would have returned it if I still had the packaging.