STEP2GOLD Ta-Da Chair Series 2- Portable Walking Stick, Cane with Seat, Foldable Chair, Hiking Stick, for Camping, Hiking, Lightweight Aluminum, Easy Carry, Anti-Slip

After actually using our Ta-Da chairs on a two week trip to Scotland, I'm upgrading my review from four to five stars. On excursions, we often end up standing for 15 minutes while listening to our guide. We simply and quickly convert the handy, light-weight canes into chairs, which provides a far more pleasant walking/stopping/standing experience. Many on our tour were impressed and asked where we had purchased them. Yes, they're much more expensive than competitors, but this is the real deal: lightweight and supports us, ahem, "oversized" people. You won't be able to pack them in luggage, but they come with a convenient carrying pouch that can be slung over your back. (TSA is somewhat perplexed to encounter the pouches, which could be used to disguise a rifle or sword, but once the officer sees what's inside, there's no issue making it through security.) I just ordered this item, and haven't yet used it in real time. However, I tried it out. Here's my initial reaction: 1. It's expensive. I don't mind paying a premium price, providing it's an outstanding product. 2. Is it an outstanding product? Not quite sure, at least not yet. 3. I'm impressed that it's lightweight and, indeed, is sufficiently compact to serve as both a cane and a chair. 4. However, it's a bit tricky to actually sit down. And, my experimental attempt was on our living room floor. My guess is that it will not inspire confidence on on-even or soft surfaces. (With that said, the instructions suggest that useage should be limited to even, hard, level surfaces.) 5. It seems to be well made, fairly sturdy, and easy to turn from a cane into a seat. I'll update my review after I actually use this product. So, we're tried this out. It's expensive. I'm not sure the extra expense is worth it, but we're so pleased that I ordered a second unit for my wife. It's sturdy, light-weight and easy to set up. We plan to take this on our next trip, which will be to Scotland. I'll report our experience upon our return.

Very stable Well built Good Quality The weight is good Carrying case is very good Zipper works very good

The height isn’t adjustable otherwise this works great. Other seat canes have different issues which this cane has solved. It is a little heavier than a regular cane but still light enough for use. It doesn’t have the three legged problem since it folds to one tip on the ground. Easy to fold and unfold. Could use a softer grip. Practical, portable. Good looks. I recommend it.

10 STARS! I may have sold a hundred of these while traveling Europe. EVERYONE wanted to know where to buy one, so I told them. MIT must have designed this because it's aircraft rugged and works effortlessly just like in the video. And sooo light weight. My non-tech wife, with long fingernails has no problem. T H E perfect gift for aging parents to encourage them to walk till they're tired, then sit for a spell. Or how 'bout those long TSA lines, huh? It has a retractable plastic hook, but for taking lots of pictures I tied a 6" thin bungee cord to the D-handle to hook it to my belt loop or pants pocket for hands free. The canvas travel bag has a full length strap to hang this over your shoulder for carryon. I know it's expensive, but it's built to last and it won't collapse or injure you. I used those cheap, thin-legged golf club stools and they worried me, while parked on wet cobblestone. Nuff said.

It's worth the money, folks. I weighed 227 lbs when I bought it (5'9"), and it's been quite sturdy (and FEELS sturdy) through a trip out of the country and around town at home x 9 months. I have a condition that disables me from standing for more than a few minutes without fainting, which makes being in lines at airports, doctors' offices, movie theaters, etc. impossible; this has saved me. It can be operated with one hand (and a knee for closing it); the mechanism for opening the chair and closing it is smooth, easy, and very simple. The chair seat is small, of course, but big and contoured enough for me to feel comfortable for up to 30 minutes. The one disadvantage for me as a woman is that one has to straddle the seat with the upright part between one's legs, sitting down by lifting one leg over the seat from the back of it, which feels.....unlady-like. To stand up and extract it, my legs have to spread a little. But I wear leggings, not dresses, so no big deal. Just a touch awkward, not a disqualifier. It IS nice to have the forward-facing upright part of the cane on which to rest one's hands while sitting (not to be used the opposite way). The weight of my regular canes is ~ 0.7 lbs; this is 1.7 lbs. I used it around the house before taking it to Scotland to make sure I was OK with that weight, and it's fine. I will say, I'm very lucky that my ordinary adjustable cane height is 34", which is exactly what this is. The height on this is not adjustable (although I think it comes in different heights?). The handle is not padded, being a hard contoured plastic, but I haven't had any trouble with my hand hurting with extended use - the angle is right. I'm so glad I bought it, especially after comparing the longevity of this cane chair to other ones. I've received many envious comments from others when I suddenly pop it open and sit, so I've ended up doing a number of enthusiastic demonstrations for others (ooh's and ahh's from the envious) as well as giving out ordering info.

It is exactly as advertised. Easy to open, use and fold up. Lightweight, and the correct height. I'm very pleased. It appears to be very well built and stable/

Ótimo, muito prático

Très solide et facile à manœuvrer

stevig en goed

海外発送の為、少し時間がかかりましたが、担当者から都度連絡あり、安心できました。 高齢の叔母へのプレゼントでしたが、開閉もスムーズで、とても喜んでいただきました。 ありがとうございました。

Impressive. Super easy to open and close to use and keep. Sturdy. Love it!