That's one of the few "quick conversion" products I've seen that actually converts quickly. And it actually looks like a pretty decent chair too which is surprising. $140 is pretty steep though.
It's like shoes. Men's size 7 costs the same as size 14.... almost twice as much material in the 14. Things are just overpriced and this is no exception. This is not made with any kind of super high quality. Materials is probably very cheaply made and they just are looking to make a lot of money on it
@@MrScubajsbfirst, the majority of the cost to manufacture shoes are tools and salaries, not material. Second, I trust him to mention any obvious quality problems. We will need to wait a year to see if there are any long term quality problems.
@@johnbennett1465 that's true. And I'm sure it will last okay. I just always look at it like with a traeger grill. I know I'm using all kinds of different products but they charge top dollar but they are made in a factory in China. They used to be made in the USA but they got bought out and immediately shipped overseas but the price didn't go down. The prices of only went up and it's the same materials. That doesn't mean that they're not good grills. Obviously they're going to be better than the cheapest ones out there. But some things are just expensive because of the name or because they are neat. I've got a solo stove fire pit. I found it on sale. It has a lifetime warranty. They are very expensive but they are solid stainless steel and they are built very well and I have no problem believing that this thing will last my lifetime. But then if you want there sticks to roast marshmallows they want $80 for those. If you want the grill that goes on top of it they want $200 for that. If you want to get the heat deflector they want $200 for that. So it's just kind of like some things are expensive understandably, but some things don't have to be
I love it! I had a stroke and I'm disabled and I need a cane at all times to help me walk and this cane is perfect for me! Because I can't stand a long time without losing my balance and this cane with a seat is awesome us disabled people!
Not impressed, James. Too big and bulky. Should have a way to carry hands-free. If the legs collapsed into a shorter length, it would be easier to transport. Also, the security issue is credible. Good job as always!👍
Oh, man! I have been saying I wish I could find a cane with seat built into it. I am 58 and have been suffering with R.A. and osteo in both knees for close to 5 years, now. On the rare occasions that I get to go food shopping myself, it is so hard to stand, say, at the deli counter or even just walking around and waiting on line to pay. Sometimes I could use a 2 minute break...not even. I am curious as to how much it weighs (unless I missed at the beginning). **Editing this comment...I just looked it up and it's about 2 lb...not bad👍
It is most definitely NOT a walking stick. It is however a cane. This would be absolutely no good for a challenging hike. But then someone with mobility issues would not be hiking.
Hiking yes, challenging hikes probably not. My mom had mobility issues but loved hiking and the outdoors, so we would take her on easier trails. She would lean on me when she needed and my husband would carry a chair for her. Something like this would've been good for her I think. Of course that's because my husband would be the one carrying it. I'm curious as to how much it weighs, as I'm not sure someone with mobility issues would be able to carry it for long.
I can understand why you were wary of taking it to the strip. It has a very similar outline to a rifle specially if seen at a distance or if you don't know firearms. It does look useful for people like my uncle who needs a cane sometimes and also has to stop and rest because of his back and breathing issues though.
I'd say the one thing that I would want out of it is a variable height for the walking stick portion, that looks too low for my preference. I'd rather have a grip higher up, more towards the height of my chest.
My father bought a chair/walking stick with a very similar design for $20 about 50 years ago. The frame was steel tubing, not aluminum but the chair was mostly the same.
Being able to fold that small would likely compromise on structural integrity as the legs and stuff would have to be telescopic, making the max weight it can take, lower.
One simple solution to the having to carry it all the time would be for the manufacturer to put a shoulder strap. If you could carry it over your shoulder, or even better, cross-body, that might solve your one criticism (other than price of course).
You obviously don't get it... is a walking cane and people who have difficulty walking would use it... I know is hard for you to understand that out there are people that can't walk properly and need support... but if they carry it on a shoulder kinda defies the purpose of it....
As someone that depends on a cane/walker, I think this would be great for the times that you can't/don't want to use a big walker. I have one that has a seat on it, but it's not always the most convenient thing to use. This would be a great substitution if it was a fraction of the price. Have a great day!!
Yeah agreed. I have a rollator but back when I could use a cane I think this would be super nice. The biggest thing is needing a seat sometimes and this provides that. It is def no fun to take my rollator on the bus. Still, that price tag is yikes. Maybe it'll come down!
@@jellyem needing to sit is the main reason that I have the walker with the seat. Both of my knees are blown out and I'm working on getting them replaced, but in the meantime there are times that I have to sit NOW, as I'm sure you can relate. It would be great if the manufacturer could get it approved thru insurance as DME (disabled medical equipment), they would make bank! I hope that you are able to find relief soon! People take walking for granted, as did I before my body started breaking down. Have a lovely afternoon!
@@pops_singing I can only imagine. I'm very fortunate that I don't have the need for a bus, but I know that my walker is difficult for me to get in and out of the trunk. It makes me think twice before I stop places to "just run in for a minute". I hope that you have a lovely day!
@@AliP1970 Yeah, I have two bad knees and fibromyalgia, so a cane wasn't enough. I know well how that goes! Needing to sit suddenly and having no seat means a normal cane just isn't enough. But I agreed, that would be amazing! It's great to see them innovating in mobility devices, but disheartening that it is so expensive(as these things sadly are). You too!
@@jellyem I also have Fibro, and other conditions. You are so right! There are an awful lot of us in the world that need the manufacturers of medical devices to do better. May you be blessed with extra spoons! (If you aren't familiar with the Spoon Theory, just know that I'm wishing you the strength and energy to have a good day!)
I would use it and would be willing to pay $140 because I am handicapped. I have no use for something that would "fold up to fit into a backpack." When my knee is "done walking," I fall. A cane, or "tada chair" prevents that! Which is the whole idea as to why I sometimes need a cane to walk and a place to sit down at times when others don't.
This is definitely a step up from the SitPack, but the $140 price is a killer. I like the idea of it, but not sure if I want to pay the price for it. Which size did you get the Medium (34.2") or Large (36.2")?
It seems a little costly but, if they made the legs collapsible, I think that would make the seating part weaker, and that is another thing to think of, the weight limit for it. I didn't look it up but I bet it is only around 200 pounds for the weight limit. Another great review, thanks James
I'd love to have that, but the cost is too much for me. My main thought on this, and it could be a concern..it does look like a rifle from a distance. Now granted, a gun owner would not be using their rifle as a cane, but it you were just carrying it, it could be mistaken for one. I suppose it depends on where ya live. LOL
For Mobility issues it needs to be adjustable in height. I might be fine for you but if someone who needs to walk with a cane it needs to be adjustable to their height
That's a really fun name for a product! Normally I'd go 100% for that cool collapsing stool you reviewed but this this product has the multi-purpose of having a cane so for less mobile folks its a nice 2-in-1.
We took our Ta-Da Chairs to Washington DC and used them quite a bit after walking for a long time. In the museums when all the benches were already taken. For us the $140 price tag was worth it.
Way too expensive for what it is. I just recently bought two folding camping cots for $130 made with the same kind of aluminum and far more of it, plus the additional materials of the fabric sleeping surface, pillow, and carrying bags . It's a cool product and seems to work well, but too pricey.
$140 is too steep, but seems like a good product. I would pay $70 for it. I feel like at that price, it should at least have memory foam on the seat or at least some cooling gel on the seat.
I saw this on Amazon and it looks like it comes with a black storage bag. Did yours? And can you carry it in the bag like a camping chair? Thanks. Love your videos
$140 sounds perfectly reasonable for a sturdy and functional tool like that. Much cheaper and it would probably be thinner and largely made of plastic, and fail when you need it the most.
looks like a great product to me, if i wasn't a full time wheelchair user i would get it and use it as a walking stick and a chair up against walls as a back rest
As a senior citizen who uses a cane, I'm very interested in your opinion on things like weight, distribution of said weight, balance, "feel" etc. And if any viewers have experience with both a regular cane and this one, I'd especially like to hear from you. Thanks.
I’m have MS and use a cane for stability and would love to have a chair for those times when I have to rest, however this doesn’t seem like something that would be useful as an actual cane. It seems bulky and heavy. There’s no way I could see spending $140 on it.
They make Ta-da 2 new series especially 82CM. For people with lower height and it is made aircraft grade aluminium higher-grade. Those very very strong aluminium and not the normal ones. Represent from aircraft pilot use They, do this because Aluminium is light-weight only weighing 20pounds= 990grams lol.
There are cheaper versions....Dicks has one for about $30. They are known as seat canes or golf seats (they are in the golf department). I am disabled and can't stand for more than a few minutes. Its perfect for me. i would guess the cheap one is lighter.
Not for SHORT people then! As going by the height of you the handle is level with your hip. So anyone below average height it disqualifies! Hmmmm! Thank you saved myself a retun package.
Very deceptive, at first glance it looks like a great hiking/camping item, the combination of walking stick and chair, but the reality is that's a POOR excuse for a walking stick, and I'll bet the weight is pushing 3 pounds....the Helinox Chair One weighs right at 1 pound and goes in a pack and is actually comfortable. It should be marketed to seniors and people with mobility issues, looks like a great advancement for canes.
I have something similar. Not as bulky but its pretty much the same design. The only thing that's different is the seat on mine does not fold. I didn't know those things are so expensive. I expect them to be around $29 dollars max.
My dad (r.i.p) would love that .he had fibromyalgia, and he couldn't walk far without taking a seat . Same as my uncle. I had to mention this he would love just not for that price.
I bought one to take to Singapore because it is hard to find anywhere to sit....They wouldn't let me put it in the overhead locker ....so they kept upfront somewhere and gave it to me when I left the plane. I found it too heavy and clumsy so I only used it once.
Nothing new. The original is more compact, and lighter. My late stepfather in law had a few and it cost a lot less. He loved them. He felt even better when he could offer someone a seat if he saw a person in need. They work and are handy for the older people who don't need a walker. The infirm, young children, and people like me who are missing the cushy part of the knee joint. I don't think he ever paid more than a few bucks for them used. New i don't think any more than 25 bucks.
My brothers' dad has polio and he makes his own walking sticks and also has a walker that can be converted to a seat. He might like this product, though it's not beautiful like his walking sticks are, but it's no more an eyesore than the walker is.
Could be awkward if you are wearing a skirt. If you need a cane to walk with you might not be able to spread your legs and/or bend your knees in order to sit on it. The single pole, out front, is not in a good position to offer the support needed to rise again if your hips and knees are not strong. Probably would not be a usable product for a truly physically challenged person. I’ve looked at these before and decided to pass.
