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Each LiteStix crutch weighs 1-3/4 pounds.
Guardian crutches weigh a whopping 2-1/2 pounds!
Titanium is an exotic
aerospace material used in such applications as F-15 wing supports and
Boeing 777 turbine blades.
A pound of titanium costs 10 to 20 times the cost of
a pound of steel: however, this metal offers strength comparable to
steel, with a 44 percent weight savings.
Titanium has the ability to flex under dynamic loading.
It absorbs shock and dampens vibration and will not rust or corrode
from fresh or saltwater.
LiteStix Titanium Forearm Crutches are only 7/8" in diameter so they
look slim and are very easy to pick up and handle. They have the greatest
strength to weight ratio of any commercially available crutch.
Fetterman's LiteStix Titanium Forearm Crutches are
custom fit and made using our advanced one-piece construction method.
The handle post is beautifully welded to the main body of the crutch
(TiSport welders have a minimum of 10 years experience). There is no
handle collar held on with rivets to loosen, resulting in permanent
strength. We had an independent testing facility apply a static load
to the handle and it held a staggering 1870 pounds before the weld began
to slowly peel. That's strong
These newly designed LiteStix
cuffs have the lines of a racecar. Made of solid black 606 nylon they
are super durable and handsome. The broad back of the cuff cradles the
arm giving a great deal of support. They taper down toward the front
to minimize their appearance on the front of your forearm. These side-opening
cuffs hook over your forearm and hang tight. This enables the active
use of your hands without removing the crutch. We custom size the cuffs
to your forearm for a perfect fit.
Padded inserts cushion the back of the forearm and absorb
perspiration. Remove for extra cuff room to accommodate bulky winter
coats.
These super gel grips provide your upper body with comfort
and protection.
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These amazing tips are extremely wet-slip resistant,
very shock absorbing and long lasting.
Natural Luster bead blasted titanium crutches will
look great indefinitely because there is no anodizing or paint to scratch
off. Titanium's harder surface will not mar as easily as aluminum or
paint. Bead blasting enhances titanium's handsome warm tones. Maintain
with soap and water and a cloth to wipe dry.
The entire titanium uni-body construction
is guaranteed against failure under normal use for a 10-year period,
even if you bend one in a fall. This guarantee does not include the
cuff and post assembly, replaceable tips, grips or cuff pads. My guess
is that these Litestik crutches will provide you with a lifetime of
dependable service.
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