Flyerace wrote:
I think this would work great for me. My lungs are shot and I can't walk far without stopping. Carrying my camera with the Nikon 200-500 is too hard. I'm going to get one. Thanks for the information.
I am thrilled that you feel it might be good for you.
A couple of caveats to consider:
1) It weighs somewhere between 20 - 25 lbs. If you plan to use it away from the house make sure you (or somebody with you) can get it in and out of the car.
2) If you want to leave a paved path, buy one with large, pneumatic tires. My walker has 12" front and 10" back tires. They work great.
3) Look at the frame to make sure there is a place to hang your camera bag.
There are plenty of different models available — just Google "all-terrain rollator" or go to Amazon.
Go for it. Age and glitches don’t have to be a stop sign.
47greyfox
Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
Proof positive that when there’s a will, there’s a way! Keep shooting, brother! 👍👍👍
This is very cool. Don’t need one, yet, but know someone who could benefit from this. Thank you, and happy shooting.
What a cool resolution for you! I had a friend who was in a seated walker for years because of a car accident. While walking with her was quite slow, it was nice to be able to put our camera bags on the seat and not have to carry them! Your set up is much more sophisticated. I'm so glad you figured out a way to continue your passion instead of just giving up!
PhotoMono123 wrote:
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollator-style walker to cope with some balance problems I have. It is an all-terrain model with pneumatic tires. At the time all I had was a product photo from the seller's website.
This post includes some photos of my Rollator in use. The other day I took it out for a full-blown test. I loaded it up with more gear than I would ever take at one time, and then headed out for a two mile wander around a small lake at the local state park. The path varies between gravel and dirt and some grass, and it while it is flat, it is not smooth. The Rollator passed with flying colors.
I purposely over packed the gear in my photo bag for my test run. I packed with a DSLR camera body and 4 lenses and a Sirui travel tripod; a full-sized Benro tripod; and a Sigma 150-500 telephoto lens along with a gimbal mount. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff. Below are some photos that show the Rollator both packed and in action.
I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.
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Thanks for the info. I will be needing one sometime in the future.
PhotoMono123 wrote:
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollator-style walker to cope with some balance problems I have. It is an all-terrain model with pneumatic tires.....
I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.
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Congratulations! Looks like a great rig.
Here is what I've used for a few years. I'm luckey that all of our metro parks are flat but this runners buggy does go thru sand also.
Awesome! Looks like you have extended your personal warranty by being able to get out and enjoy fresh air, stretch your legs and mind, doing what you find pleasure in. 5 stars indeed.
PhotoMono123 wrote:
A week or so ago I wrote about acquiring a Rollator-style walker to cope with some balance problems I have. It is an all-terrain model with pneumatic tires. At the time all I had was a product photo from the seller's website.
This post includes some photos of my Rollator in use. The other day I took it out for a full-blown test. I loaded it up with more gear than I would ever take at one time, and then headed out for a two mile wander around a small lake at the local state park. The path varies between gravel and dirt and some grass, and it while it is flat, it is not smooth. The Rollator passed with flying colors.
I purposely over packed the gear in my photo bag for my test run. I packed with a DSLR camera body and 4 lenses and a Sirui travel tripod; a full-sized Benro tripod; and a Sigma 150-500 telephoto lens along with a gimbal mount. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff. Below are some photos that show the Rollator both packed and in action.
I am thrilled with this whole set-up. It will give me more opportunities than I have had in a while. If anyone reading this has some mobility issues, this might be something to explore.
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Nothing is going to stop you
Great idea for those w/mobility & strength issues.
Great solution for you.
Take many wonderful photos with your new found mobile camera cart.
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