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- MDKMDKExplorerThey'd be good for carrying yours and a friend's bowling balls or maybe a pair of motorcycle helmets. :B
- toedtoesExplorer III
fj12ryder wrote:
And there's the fact that if you're using them for an assist or to stop a fall, the force will not be straight out like they're designed to be used. The force will pulling down at an angle, possibly lessening the amount of force necessary to pull them out of place.
Exactly. That was my point. And there are many people out there who don't understand the difference. - fj12ryderExplorer IIIAnd there's the fact that if you're using them for an assist or to stop a fall, the force will not be straight out like they're designed to be used. The force will pulling down at an angle, possibly lessening the amount of force necessary to pull them out of place.
- Dick_BExplorerThey should be off the market. I replace them with tried and true screwed-in knurled bars.
- jplante4Explorer III was looking for these when I was installing a vanity tops last year.
- Dutch_12078Explorer IIUse caution with these in an RV shower since not all surrounds are firmly attached to the wall material behind them. The surround material can be fairly flexible.
- drsteveExplorerHeavier duty versions are also available, with three suction cups and 400+ lb. lift capacity.
- toedtoesExplorer III
TyroneandGladys wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
I would only trust them for an assist in keeping balance, certainly not to support me.
bumpy
Exactly. But if you put it up as an assist, then if you do slip, you're going to automatically reach out to grab hold. From what I remember when we installed assist bars for my mom, thst was the biggest danger - if the assist bar isn't strong enough to help you when you lose your balance, then it becomes dangerous because your instinct is to grab it to stop the fall and it can't handle that - so you do more damage than without it.
I did say temporory Since I do not know the practiclaty of installing true assist bars in a RV shower and I know that it would not be possible in a campground shower. IMHO They will work just fine to help stablize a person and would be better than nothing at all.
Sorry. Just remember all that with my mom's install and it's a very quick change from an assist to a support and many folks aren't aware of the difference with these devices. I know my mom didn't understand the difference - if it could keep her steady, then it could get her back on her feet. - TyroneandGladysExplorer
toedtoes wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
I would only trust them for an assist in keeping balance, certainly not to support me.
bumpy
Exactly. But if you put it up as an assist, then if you do slip, you're going to automatically reach out to grab hold. From what I remember when we installed assist bars for my mom, thst was the biggest danger - if the assist bar isn't strong enough to help you when you lose your balance, then it becomes dangerous because your instinct is to grab it to stop the fall and it can't handle that - so you do more damage than without it.
I did say temporory Since I do not know the practiclaty of installing true assist bars in a RV shower and I know that it would not be possible in a campground shower. IMHO They will work just fine to help stablize a person and would be better than nothing at all.
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