My wife has had several falls and her prior walking sticks felt too flimsy and didn’t offer her enough support. A friend who is a physical therapist recommended your poles.
These make her feel very safe, even on uneven ground.
Ross & Linda
I have used the large round rubber replacement pole tips for about 1 1/2 years now and they have been great for my Nordic Walking. Because of balance issues and arthritis, I never leave home without them. They provide great traction on all surfaces. One suggestion is to check the tips every few weeks and rotate them so that they wear evenly.
I use the Smart Crutch because canes or crutches with horizontal handles give me symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. I usually use one crutch for balance, and have the forearm support adjusted close to a 45 degree angle. A recent knee injury means I now need the option to put my full weight on two crutches. My new crutch arrived quickly, and I adjusted both crutches almost horizontal, so I'm taking the entire load on my elbows. So far so good! And a bonus I didn't anticipate was that the crutches are safe to have in an MRI suite, which simplified getting imaging quite a bit. I'm a huge fan!!
I was looking for crutches that wouldnt hurt my wrist but were foldable or otherwise more portable for public transit. I couldn't find any, but I found this!
This little bag definitely helps make my crutches more convenient, and I don't have to scrounge through my big bag every time I need something. Really good for when I'm out and about!
I like the Way these tips grab rocks for a safe hiking experience. The way they are formed is natural for a smooth step. I love them.
Appreciate the support found at York Nordic. The Motivator Walking Poles made possible a climb to the first waterfall at Mr. Rainier and back down to the lodge. Snow still covered most of the walking trail and I made the hike without a single fall. At 74, I had an adventure of a lifetime!
I have EDS, and my right ankle and shoulder in particular are super messed up. (Three surgeries so far on the shoulder!) My previous ambulatory assistive device(s) - canes with a palmer grip, primarily in my right hand but sometimes in both or left hand only - weren't doing the job. Using the right hand cane caused excruciating shoulder pain, whereas using the left one only caused severe instability while walking. Something had to change.
I ordered the SmartCrutches (with purple zebra print!) as their unique combination of the platform style crutch set up and adjustable angle seemed like they would offer the best possible support for my messed up joints.
I had high hopes for my new crutches, but they vastly outperformed my most optimistic imagining. I can now walk almost entirely without pain! The placement of the upright underneath the long bones of the arm protects my hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders (all problem areas for me). My terrible right shoulder virtually stopped hurting. Not only that, but my right foot does no turn outward for balance when I'm using my crutches, despite doing so with canes, walkers, and other assistive devices. My posture is much better. I stand straighter, walker faster, and have vastly improved balance. It is amazing!
My SmartCrutches have given me my life back. I would recommend them for pretty much any zebra struggling with pain while walking.
Fantastic! These crutches work extremely well for what I need them for. Happy I found and made the purchase.
I'm an ambulatory user (though getting less abled) who relies on canes/crutches for pain management, stability, and joint issues from vertigo/autoimmune/genetic issues. I have not felt this stable and secure on my feet in a long time. The crutches support my weight, don't slide, feel safe, and have even helped me walk at a slightly faster pace than with just my cane. Absolutely loving them - thank you.
They shipped quickly and the instructions for adjustment were easy to follow. If unable to read or picture the instructions, there are very clear and helpful videos on youtube that I checked for.
Definitely a little difficult to get used to as they are different than normal crutches, but once you get acclimated they are way more comfortable than regular crutches, and super easy to keep adjusting until you get them perfect! I find them much easier to use on stairs than regular crutches, and much more comfortable to use for longer stretches. Also they’re pretty quiet which is nice.
York Nordic is old style service with a smile. Lauren answers with knowledge and real experience. The quality of her products is far better than other poles we have purchased.
I am so happy with my smart crutches so far. I have EDS and is so nice to be able to adjust things to fit my needs each day. Thank you for creating such a helpful product. Also customer service is absolutely amazing. So nice and helpful with my questions.
I have numbness in my feet which results in balance issues when I walk. These poles allow me to walk fast enough to get a good cardio workout while still feeling secure. I can do something now I couldn't do before I got these poles. I'm very happy with them. They are versatile with different tips and they fold up to take with you wherever you go. I'm taking these whenever I want support.
Have struggled with severe neuropathy in my feet and legs which had greatly impeded my balance and made walking more and more difficult. Fear of falling kept me less active than I had ever been in my life! The poles have changed things for me. I now have more confidence as I have begun get out as I have not be able to do in months.
Due to cancer and the side effects of treatment, I hadn't exercised in a year and a half. I purchased York Nordic walking poles, and am now able to walk again, and have vital moment in my life. Thank you so much to the people at York Nordic who made this possible!
I've been struggling so much with my mobility the past few years, I refused to leave my house. I got some classic forearm crutches from my physio and after trialling them I noticed crutches were for me, but not those crutches.
The Smartcrutches (even using them in the closest sertting I got to 'classic' forearm crutch models) haven't caused any extra pain to my elbows, and way less pressure to my wrists than the other one did. I was really scared of having to go straight into a wheelchair (limiting where I could go in my life) since the other crutches hurt me so bad, but these are incredible and seem to have no downsides.
I also got the feeling this company actually cares about their product and customers. I reached out to them a few times about their shipping since I live in Canada and I asked them for an invoice to submit to my insurance for a refund and they always helped out with empathy and charisma. I also really appreciated the handwritten note I received with the crutches, and the extra padding they sent as well!
I can't stop reccomending these, especially since the 'classic' options are so restrictive and more custom ones are unaffordable. They look sturdy, you can see the thought that went behind production, and they're customizable to those who want something that goes with their style instead of against it.
I'll stop singing praises now, since this review is so long, but truly, really life-renewing. Thank you SmartCrutch!
Very comfortable and reduced my lower body pain significantly with hEDS
Bought some crutches for a friend, love the design with the springs. Tried them, love the give when you put your weight on them. Easy adjustments. Great customer service. Well worth the price. Highly recommended, Andy
Very Satisfied!!
Excellent poles and also very pretty!
My order came quickly and was easy to adjust and use. Loved the picture of Cape Cod on them.
One can always be a little doubtful about aftermarket products but these items that I bought were perfect for my black diamond poles. They make a big difference when I use them out on hard walkways like asphalt. They absorb a lot of the shock.
Thank you for great poles and service. I received my poles in two days and even had a handwritten note with them. I used them several times already and love them.
Thank you
Simple to use , compact , and strong design !
I'm a right above the knee amputee as of 4/3/23 and have had my prosthesis about 6.5 months. I have been through PT and have on going balance problems. I'm told this is common. I have never use poles of any kind, I do use a cane. The feeling of being safer than with the cane is amazing. I can walk about twice as far as with cane and with less fatigue. I still use the cane around the house and for short jaunts. I will be starting advanced gait training 5/1/24 and my new PT is a fan of walking poles, so I will seen how she uses the poles in this new training.
The grips are a little small for me, Lauren suggested wrapping them tennis racket handle rewrap and the seems to have solved it.