8 reviews for Helavo Bariatric Walker with Large, Height-Adjustable Seat, 500 lbs Weight Capacity, All Terrain 8-inch Wheels, 28-inch Wide – Extra Wide Heavy Duty Rollator for Seniors

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Hieronymous Knickerbocker – May 8, 2024

   
   When expectations are high it is difficult for a critical safety product of serious complexity to affordably meet them. The Rollator 1050 exceeded mine.Every part of the vehicle has been carefully thought out, right down to the shape of the handgrips, placement of the reflectors and Velcro straps. Even the packaging, always an indicator of a manufacturer’s pride in its product, was first rate.Assembly of the chair is quick, straightforward and well documented. No tools or mechanical aptitude are required.The Model 1050 can accommodate large adults with ease and comfort. The seat cushion is about 20 inches wide by 15 inches deep by 2 inches thick. The frame is about 2 inches wider than the cushion. The height and backrest are easily adjusted, again without tools or needless complexity.The frame and legs are made of aluminum (welded, where appropriate); sturdy, stable and, by the look and feel of it, durable. Maintenance should be minimal. Little plastic is employed, and none in critical areas, save for the wheels.The solid 8-inch wheels are “goldilocks” optimal – neither too big for indoors nor too small for outdoor use. And they will never go flat. They roll smoothly on carpets and hard floors. Pushing the chair is nearly effortless.. The hand-operated brakes are simple, reliable – and pre-assembled.This large chair is easy to maneuver around the house. But you will need an honest 28 inches of doorway clearance. More if you have the cup and cane holders in place. (They are easy to snap on and off; I keep mine in the spacious bag under the seat.)Folding the chair is as easy as lifting it by the handle under the seat cushion. There is no provision for locking the folded chair shut,This chair can be repositioned while it is occupied, but is not a wheelchair.The 500-pound capacity may be more than you need, but bear in mind that the hefty construction and generous dimensions suggest no durability compromises or shortcuts were taken. How you intend to use the chair matters.I bought this chair myself. My comments are derived from my experience.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Kelly Baumgardner – October 28, 2024

   
   My 17 year old has POTS and was using a cane for a while, but that does not help when she needs to sit in a pinch when her symptoms present. She is 5’9 and over 275 lbs. The seat is big and comfortable. Easy to use. Good rollability. Very sturdy.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Trey – May 17, 2024

   
   I’m 5’9″ tall, 300 lbs. I vacillated over getting a “standing” walker and this one, because I specifically want something that allows me to stand tall, not crouch over. This is perfect, even a bit big. It is a little heavy for lifting in and out of a car or up and down stairs, but folds easily and if you have any upper body strength at all, it is manageable (though when I was really sick, I’m not sure I could have managed it). I bought the all-terrain wheels, because the purpose is to increase my ability to walk in different areas, including on broken sidewalks and across parks. It is easy to push, it took less than half an hour to put together, and the under-seat basket is perfect for carrying a good quantity of almost anything (it has a load capacity of about 15 lbs, only because the velcro would probably let loose with more).I have two criticisms:–it does not have a parking brake — you have to hold the brakes to sit or stand up, and there is the possibility of rolling around when you are seated. When I was really weak, this may have been an issue.–It does not have a snap to hold it shut when it is folded — I use a short tie-down.These are not deal breakers by any means, but something the manufacturer might think about a little.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DLK – June 21, 2024

   
   Update: I’ve had this for about 4 months now. I’ve used it to go watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan at a park with a beach. Although I didn’t go on the sand itself, I used it on the grassy/sandy part before you hit the sand. From parking lot to sidewalk to grassy sandy area. Turned it around, put the brakes on, sat down and watched the sunrise. It worked perfectly on the various terrains! I also used it to go for in-person early voting. There was a line waiting before the doors opened. I was able to sit while waiting. I haven’t taken it in a store yet…I usually buy online for pickup (groceries, too). But I easily could if just picking up a few things, i could put those small shopping baskets on my seat and then when checking out, the bags on my seat to take to the car.I have now been keeping it in the back of my Ford Escape. It doesn’t fit unless you lift the wheels up over the back of the back seat…it’s too long to fit in sideways. So a bit of maneuvering and lifting can be challenging. If you are weaker, or can’t lift, it could be very hard for you and you’d maybe need some help getting it in and out of the vehicle. I can handle it, now that I’ve figured out the exact spot to put the wheels. I still feel a bit subconscious at its size, it is really big, but man, this thing walks like a dream and the seat is soooo comfy! I took the cup holder off, it gets caught on doors so that was a design flaw, having it mounted on the outside of the frame. So I don’t drink and drive. Ha!!Original review: So, I needed a rollator walker to use for a) an injury after a fall and b) my knees are bone-on-bone and I can’t have replacements just now. Oh, and c) I needed a wide one to accommodate my big ass. Yes, I said it.Well, I read all the reviews and all the details, and decided on this one. When they say it’s wide, it’s wide! It does fit thru standard doors but does not fit in my narrow bathroom, so she gets parked outside the door and the bathroom counter or a cane is my stabilizer the rest of the way. However…I have a narrower pathway between the hallway and kitchen due to a cabinet and this thing will not fit through there. To be fair, a regular walker, which I use in the house and before I got this rolator, does not fit in the bathroom and barely fits the narrow passage into the kitchen from the hallway, so if that cabinet wasn’t there, it would fit.This rollator is very stable, but it’s not for shorter statures…I’m 5’6″ and even after adjusting the handle height, it is taller than a regular walker. Maybe have to fart around with adjusting a little more. The seat is very comfy, the wide backrest strap is so much nicer than a metal bar! It’s very smooth and stable. Just remember to use those brakes before sitting down, and always lock them when not in use because this things rolls easily and if you’re getting up and grab onto it without those brakes locked…well…it IS,called a rollator, and it will roll, so if you’re using it to assist you getting up, those brakes better be locked! I am not using it inside my house right now…it’s strictly for outside in my yard and patio or for taking to outdoor events, baseball games, etc. I bought this vs a mobility scooter because my doc wants me to keep walking to keep leg strength up.Overall, I haven’t had it long enough to attest to it’s durability, but I thinks it’s going to last a long, long time. An issue I have is that the cup holder mounts to the outside of the walker, it definitely gets in the way of getting through doorways. Off it goes, unless there’s a way to mount it to the front.So my pros: sturdy, smooth ride, nice wide cushioned seat, nice backrest, decent storage pouch, easy folding.Cons: it’s wider than standard rollators and walkers, so won’t fit through tight spaces, that cup holder needs to mount on the front, it’s heavier if you need to lift it to put in your vehicle and big even folded, it’s heavy if you are on an uneven sidewalk or to go up/down a step (like on and off a back porch) and need to lift to get the wheels onto the higher surface. I haven’t even tried that yet. I think it would be too heavy for lifting up onto a stoop for people who aren’t strong. If you have a wheelchair ramp/handicap entrance, it would be fine. Unfortunately, i don’t, so its parked in the garage and i use canes or an old-fashioned aluminum walker in the house. We have a small house, so even a wheelchair would be difficult in here. If your home is more open, it will fit fine, but if you have an older home with a narrow bathroom, it will not fit. It’s tall, so not really for those shorter in stature.That’s my 2 cents.”You see me rollin’!”

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Hieronymous Knickerbocker – May 8, 2024

   
   When expectations are high it is difficult for a critical safety product of serious complexity to affordably meet them. The Rollator 1050 exceeded mine.Every part of the vehicle has been carefully thought out, right down to the shape of the handgrips, placement of the reflectors and Velcro straps. Even the packaging, always an indicator of a manufacturer’s pride in its product, was first rate.Assembly of the chair is quick, straightforward and well documented. No tools or mechanical aptitude are required.The Model 1050 can accommodate large adults with ease and comfort. The seat cushion is about 20 inches wide by 15 inches deep by 2 inches thick. The frame is about 2 inches wider than the cushion. The height and backrest are easily adjusted, again without tools or needless complexity.The frame and legs are made of aluminum (welded, where appropriate); sturdy, stable and, by the look and feel of it, durable. Maintenance should be minimal. Little plastic is employed, and none in critical areas, save for the wheels.The solid 8-inch wheels are “goldilocks” optimal – neither too big for indoors nor too small for outdoor use. And they will never go flat. They roll smoothly on carpets and hard floors. Pushing the chair is nearly effortless.. The hand-operated brakes are simple, reliable – and pre-assembled.This large chair is easy to maneuver around the house. But you will need an honest 28 inches of doorway clearance. More if you have the cup and cane holders in place. (They are easy to snap on and off; I keep mine in the spacious bag under the seat.)Folding the chair is as easy as lifting it by the handle under the seat cushion. There is no provision for locking the folded chair shut,This chair can be repositioned while it is occupied, but is not a wheelchair.The 500-pound capacity may be more than you need, but bear in mind that the hefty construction and generous dimensions suggest no durability compromises or shortcuts were taken. How you intend to use the chair matters.I bought this chair myself. My comments are derived from my experience.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Kelly Baumgardner – October 28, 2024

   
   My 17 year old has POTS and was using a cane for a while, but that does not help when she needs to sit in a pinch when her symptoms present. She is 5’9 and over 275 lbs. The seat is big and comfortable. Easy to use. Good rollability. Very sturdy.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Trey – May 17, 2024

   
   I’m 5’9″ tall, 300 lbs. I vacillated over getting a “standing” walker and this one, because I specifically want something that allows me to stand tall, not crouch over. This is perfect, even a bit big. It is a little heavy for lifting in and out of a car or up and down stairs, but folds easily and if you have any upper body strength at all, it is manageable (though when I was really sick, I’m not sure I could have managed it). I bought the all-terrain wheels, because the purpose is to increase my ability to walk in different areas, including on broken sidewalks and across parks. It is easy to push, it took less than half an hour to put together, and the under-seat basket is perfect for carrying a good quantity of almost anything (it has a load capacity of about 15 lbs, only because the velcro would probably let loose with more).I have two criticisms:–it does not have a parking brake — you have to hold the brakes to sit or stand up, and there is the possibility of rolling around when you are seated. When I was really weak, this may have been an issue.–It does not have a snap to hold it shut when it is folded — I use a short tie-down.These are not deal breakers by any means, but something the manufacturer might think about a little.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DLK – June 21, 2024

   
   Update: I’ve had this for about 4 months now. I’ve used it to go watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan at a park with a beach. Although I didn’t go on the sand itself, I used it on the grassy/sandy part before you hit the sand. From parking lot to sidewalk to grassy sandy area. Turned it around, put the brakes on, sat down and watched the sunrise. It worked perfectly on the various terrains! I also used it to go for in-person early voting. There was a line waiting before the doors opened. I was able to sit while waiting. I haven’t taken it in a store yet…I usually buy online for pickup (groceries, too). But I easily could if just picking up a few things, i could put those small shopping baskets on my seat and then when checking out, the bags on my seat to take to the car.I have now been keeping it in the back of my Ford Escape. It doesn’t fit unless you lift the wheels up over the back of the back seat…it’s too long to fit in sideways. So a bit of maneuvering and lifting can be challenging. If you are weaker, or can’t lift, it could be very hard for you and you’d maybe need some help getting it in and out of the vehicle. I can handle it, now that I’ve figured out the exact spot to put the wheels. I still feel a bit subconscious at its size, it is really big, but man, this thing walks like a dream and the seat is soooo comfy! I took the cup holder off, it gets caught on doors so that was a design flaw, having it mounted on the outside of the frame. So I don’t drink and drive. Ha!!Original review: So, I needed a rollator walker to use for a) an injury after a fall and b) my knees are bone-on-bone and I can’t have replacements just now. Oh, and c) I needed a wide one to accommodate my big ass. Yes, I said it.Well, I read all the reviews and all the details, and decided on this one. When they say it’s wide, it’s wide! It does fit thru standard doors but does not fit in my narrow bathroom, so she gets parked outside the door and the bathroom counter or a cane is my stabilizer the rest of the way. However…I have a narrower pathway between the hallway and kitchen due to a cabinet and this thing will not fit through there. To be fair, a regular walker, which I use in the house and before I got this rolator, does not fit in the bathroom and barely fits the narrow passage into the kitchen from the hallway, so if that cabinet wasn’t there, it would fit.This rollator is very stable, but it’s not for shorter statures…I’m 5’6″ and even after adjusting the handle height, it is taller than a regular walker. Maybe have to fart around with adjusting a little more. The seat is very comfy, the wide backrest strap is so much nicer than a metal bar! It’s very smooth and stable. Just remember to use those brakes before sitting down, and always lock them when not in use because this things rolls easily and if you’re getting up and grab onto it without those brakes locked…well…it IS,called a rollator, and it will roll, so if you’re using it to assist you getting up, those brakes better be locked! I am not using it inside my house right now…it’s strictly for outside in my yard and patio or for taking to outdoor events, baseball games, etc. I bought this vs a mobility scooter because my doc wants me to keep walking to keep leg strength up.Overall, I haven’t had it long enough to attest to it’s durability, but I thinks it’s going to last a long, long time. An issue I have is that the cup holder mounts to the outside of the walker, it definitely gets in the way of getting through doorways. Off it goes, unless there’s a way to mount it to the front.So my pros: sturdy, smooth ride, nice wide cushioned seat, nice backrest, decent storage pouch, easy folding.Cons: it’s wider than standard rollators and walkers, so won’t fit through tight spaces, that cup holder needs to mount on the front, it’s heavier if you need to lift it to put in your vehicle and big even folded, it’s heavy if you are on an uneven sidewalk or to go up/down a step (like on and off a back porch) and need to lift to get the wheels onto the higher surface. I haven’t even tried that yet. I think it would be too heavy for lifting up onto a stoop for people who aren’t strong. If you have a wheelchair ramp/handicap entrance, it would be fine. Unfortunately, i don’t, so its parked in the garage and i use canes or an old-fashioned aluminum walker in the house. We have a small house, so even a wheelchair would be difficult in here. If your home is more open, it will fit fine, but if you have an older home with a narrow bathroom, it will not fit. It’s tall, so not really for those shorter in stature.That’s my 2 cents.”You see me rollin’!”