How to Avoid Slips and Falls on Snow and Ice! | Canes, Walkers, Walking Sticks and More!

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
  • This video will highlight the best tools to avoid dangerous slips and falls on snow and ice. See below for links to all the products demonstrated!
    Product Links:
    Rotating Ice Cleat:
    amzn.to/3u6HCxp
    Crampons:
    amzn.to/3S5EpGr amzn.to/47MQo1s
    YakTrax:
    amzn.to/47PZHhm
    Cane Flip-Tip Ice Spike:
    amzn.to/3vJrse5
    Walker Wheel Kit:
    amzn.to/3SzC5sZ
    Pearl Izumi Lobster Glove:
    amzn.to/47QsfXH
    M-Pact Tactical Gloves:
    amzn.to/47Q8Vu0
    Silicone padded w/c glove:
    amzn.to/3SnCoXE
    Wheelblades:
    amzn.to/3tOQsA4
    Rio Firefly:
    riomobility.com/products/fire...
    Free Wheel:
    livingspinal.com/active-mobil...
    Wheelchair Slippers: amzn.to/3S7jZwF
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  • @eileencarroll6418
    @eileencarroll6418 5 місяців тому +3

    Excellent advice. I keep an old ski pole in the trunk of my car because I struggle with fierce winds on slippery surfaces. Keeping one in the trunk means I won't be caught unprepared while out.
    At home, I keep a pair of cross country poles handy. Together with studed shoe runners, the combo gets me to my car safely. I also have snow shoes with collapsible poles, but I find the taller cross country poles gives me better leverage requiring less strength.
    In summer, I use the crosscountry poles for stability walking up the mushy sand that churns in the waves along the shoreline. I put a few pieces of pool noodles around the poles (cut lengthwise on one side in order to wrap around the poles) for floating stability while doing aquatic exercises. I enjoy and benefit from exercising in a natural lake, and I feel great about getting in and out of the lake without assistance. BTW, I never go alone.
    Thanks for all your insights. 'Just wanted to add ideas.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +1

      You’re so prepared! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @morgancalvi6675
    @morgancalvi6675 4 місяці тому +2

    I like the ice grip on crutches thing...well, anyway, those are the easiest to turn from out door use to indoor use...just flip up the grip when inside.

  • @RolftheRed
    @RolftheRed 5 місяців тому +2

    You are the best for me. Translating to older, I missed that memo. Your better anyway!

  • @maryannt9751
    @maryannt9751 5 місяців тому

    This is such a great resource. Just what I have been looking for. Purchasing several of the items right now. Thank you!

  • @dronecoyote
    @dronecoyote 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video. I’ve used the cane spikes on my crutches for years.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +1

      Good to know! I was nervous recommending them for crutches because I'm far from a confident crutch user and found them a tripping hazard due to my general discomfort with the crutches. I am glad to know for a more experienced crutch user, they are a viable safety solution!

  • @willhagler9334
    @willhagler9334 5 місяців тому +4

    I used the flip away ice cleats on my crutches.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +1

      Are you an experience crutch user or temporary? I found when I tried them (as a very temporary crutch user) that I kept catching on the ground. This was possibly tied to my inexperience and relative discomfort on crutches while non-weight bearing.

    • @willhagler9334
      @willhagler9334 5 місяців тому

      @@EquipMeOT I've been a left lower leg amputee for 2 years. I usually use a walker but crutches are a nice change once in a while. I want to thank you again for the idea of using a wooden slide board from my wheelchair to the driver's seat of my 4runner. It was virtually impossible to just pull myself up from the wheelchair to truck seat.

  • @nwkruss1917
    @nwkruss1917 5 місяців тому +5

    Excellent ! I have the cane attachment and it has really helped me here in Buffalo as I walk many times thru snow and ice. Thank you !

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +3

      Buffalo knows snow and ice! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @Doobie2100
    @Doobie2100 5 місяців тому +1

    Great tips😊

  • @redisnd
    @redisnd 4 місяці тому

    This is so great, thank you very much ✨️

  • @lorettas4443
    @lorettas4443 5 місяців тому +3

    So helpful

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @sylviacouvertier2619
    @sylviacouvertier2619 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks! ❄️ ⛄️

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +2

      You bet! Stay safe out there!

  • @barbarahunt5735
    @barbarahunt5735 5 місяців тому

    So many good suggestions! Thank you for sharing!

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @ellenw.5260
    @ellenw.5260 5 місяців тому

    Your info is amazing. Thank you!

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому

      I'm so pleased I can be of assistance! Thank you for the kind comment!

  • @KateKay28
    @KateKay28 5 місяців тому

    LOVE your videos and account. You have helped me and mom tremendously. I absolutely use my microspikes when out walking in the winter. Only downer is you have to take them off before walking inside and as you said they’re a beast to remove/put on but they really provide stability and ease in packed snow/ice.

    • @KateKay28
      @KateKay28 5 місяців тому

      Those rotating ice cleats on my list though. Great idea.

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому

      I agree, the on and off dance is a bit of a pain! The rotating cleats are a nice alternative!

  • @lindacormack365
    @lindacormack365 5 місяців тому +2

    Excellent information for my future needs. However the link for the "Pearl Izumi Lobster Gloves" is incorrect. It takes you to the "Rotating Ice Ckeats". Please correct as I am quite interested in seeing the gloves since you didn't talk about them In the video. TIA

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for catching that! It has been updated.

  • @christal2641
    @christal2641 3 місяці тому

    How did you keep the coils from attacking carpets at the door? There's never a safe way to take off shoes .

  • @deannad9105
    @deannad9105 5 місяців тому +3

    Do you think the cane tip attachments would work on crutches?

    • @EquipMeOT
      @EquipMeOT  5 місяців тому +3

      I don't like them on crutches because they add a potential tripping hazard because they catch during the swing through. I prefer a really aggressive crutch tip like this one: amzn.to/3U9tRso

    • @deannad9105
      @deannad9105 5 місяців тому +2

      @@EquipMeOT I wouldn't have thought about that. Thank you!