A couple of weeks ago, Topro Ltd generously lent us one of their fabulous Rollz Motion Rollators – made by Dutch company, Rollz – in order for us to film and review it. We had a great time playing around with it and, despite our rollator using tester unfortunately being unable to make it, I stepped in to try and show on video a little bit about how it looks, works and feels. I must confess that I don’t actually use any mobility equipment normally so may not be the best judge in the world but I was really impressed with it and we all enjoyed our time with it.
OK, time to get a little bit more serious, otherwise I may get in trouble… Compared to other models, the Rollz Motion is easy to use and looks fantastic too. There were a lot of compliments for the rollator going around at BBS Towers but we did also agree that it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, as we hear from some rollator users who say that they want something that blends in, whereas this really does stand out. We liked the fact that it has certainty in its look and though it’s not particularly small it is storable and comfortable to use.
Best of all is that the Rollz Motion can convert from rollator to a lightweight wheelchair – something that we believe to be a unique feature. The conversion is incredibly easy to do and only takes a moment. Take a look for yourself in this more serious clip, where we also discuss some of the other features.
We would definitely recommend the Rollz Motion for people with reduced mobility. It’s so versatile and practical. It’s slightly pricey at almost £600 but considering that you get two mobility aids for the price of one we think that’s fair enough.
We want to say thanks to everyone at Topro Ltd for lending us the rollator and to the guys at designed2enable for helping set it up! We had a tonne of fun making the videos and hope that everyone gets something out of them and enjoys watching them too.
I don’t often leave reviews but as this has been a godsend and as there aren’t many reviews online I thought I would share my experience.
This product has been very well thought out. The problem with a lot of these products on the market is that they are over complicated and companies just don’t get it right. This is the only product on the market that supplies to our needs. I’m a carer for a young lady with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and the problem we had is that she has a walker but can’t do long distances in it. So for long distances she has to use the wheelchair but it means she can’t get out and walk if she wants to. The biggest annoyance of this is when we go on holiday.
This product solves that as it is 2in1. It really can replace a wheelchair as the comfort is amazing. The adjustable handle bars mean that they can be lowered when she is using it as a walking aid and then highered when I’m pushing her. It has a nifty little storage compartment underneath and converting it from a walker to a wheelchair and vice versa is so incredibly easy, there really isn’t much to get used to at all. In fact, it’s so easy that the young lady I look after can convert it herself and she doesn’t have the strength or ability to do a lot of things, so this really impressed us. The brakes are very effective and allow the rollator to come and stay at a complete halt. Folding it up is such a breeze as well. I would recommend taking the seat off (it’s velcroed) and turning it 90• before folding as otherwise it will crease the seat. Although this sounds a negative, it really isn’t a hassle at all. Then with the click of a button, it folds up and will fit in most cars.
The only slight negative (and I’m being really picky here in order to find one!) is that you have to use your thumbs to take the brake catch off, because if you try using your finger, it flicks in such a way that it hurts your finger.
Other perks include two foot levers to aid in getting up curbs. I also recommend the cup holder as an extra if you like to carry a drink around with you. It’s so easy to clip on and off that we were in hysterics when we realised there was a 20 page manual just for the cup holder!!!!!!
I think I’ve mentioned everything I wanted to about this fab product. Although I bet I’ve missed something!! But like I said, there aren’t many reviews online for this product so I thought I’d share my experience.
Yes it’s expensive, but there really isn’t any other product like it on the market. Not of this quality and simplicity anyway. Bite the bullet like we did, you won’t regret it.
Great article. How much harder is it to push the 4-wheel rollator vs. the 3-wheel rollator. I have been looking at these for my mother: http://www.shoppingblox.com/rollators. Do you recommend and one over the other? Thanks.
The four wheeler is no different just a more steadying experience
i have been considering getting the topro rollz . i use a mobility scooter at present but i am worried that i just dont get any exercise, i find the bright colours realy good ,and thank the previous writters for their opinions which where helpful,