I'm pretty rough on my chair ,I am in it all day every day.I live by myself so I need it to be sturdy and not fall apart. How does this one hold up?
358866
my husband uses his on and off each day, and it is holding up wel, easily foldable and where it is not light for me to pick up (we have a transfer chair for outside the home) it is handy and comfortable...it is used in our local hospital and nursing facilities where the chairs get rough treatment..I would say very durable, good value, so good luck!l
358867
If you have ever been to a VA hospital and see all the huge men & women using Invacare wheelchairs, you will understand why they only buy Invacare units as they will hold up. My husband was in his for 7 years until he was granted 2 hip replacements. Now it is being used by his overweight mother in a nursing home and it gets a lot of abuse there from dementia banging into walls etc, yet it has held up fine. We got this new one to replace the old one that mom in law is in now, in case my husband needs it for the future as his hip replacements are wearing down some. Trust the fact that if the VA only buys Invacare wheelchairs then it will hold up for you!
358868
My husband is about 200 pounds and pretty rough on things and this seems quite sturdy so far. We have only had it a couple of months and it has gotten light use as we only needed it temporarily. It was easy to fold up once I learned to grab ahold of the seat instead of the arms. It is fairly compact to store. Be aware that it comes in black no matter what the ad says about blue. Good luck and best wishes.
358869
We found the chair to be sturdy and very cleanable. I can say that there were some issues with the brakes needing adjusting several times. It was used constantly every day/all day for 6 months and still looked brand new. Hope this helps.
358870
Bought it for my mother last December. She basically uses it in the house along with a walker. I cannot compare her usage with yours. Sorry
358871
If you have ever been to a VA hospital and see all the huge men & women using Invacare wheelchairs, you will understand why they only buy Invacare units as they will hold up. My husband was in his for 7 years until he was granted 2 hip replacements. Now it is being used by his overweight mother in a nursing home and it gets a lot of abuse there from dementia banging into walls etc, yet it has held up fine. We got this new one to replace the old one that mom in law is in now, in case my husband needs it for the future as his hip replacements are wearing down some. Trust the fact that if the VA only buys Invacare wheelchairs then it will hold up for you! If you have ever been to a VA hospital and see all the huge men & women using Invacare wheelchairs, you will understand why they only buy Invacare units as they will hold up. My husband was in his for 7 years until he was granted 2 hip replacements. Now it is being used by his overweight mother in a nursing home and it gets a lot of abuse there from dementia banging into walls etc, yet it has held up fine. We got this new one to replace the old one that mom in law is in now, in case my husband needs it for the future as his hip replacements are wearing down some. Trust the fact that if the... » Read More If you have ever been to a VA hospital and see all the huge men & women using Invacare wheelchairs, you will understand why they only buy Invacare units as they will hold up. My husband was in his for 7 years until he was granted 2 hip replacements. Now it is being used by his overweight mother in a nursing home and it gets a lot of abuse there from dementia banging into walls etc, yet it has held up fine. We got this new one to replace the old one that mom in law is in now, in case my husband needs it for the future as his hip replacements are wearing down some. Trust the fact that if the VA only buys Invacare wheelchairs then it will hold up for you! « Show Less
1888925
I weigh 285 and it seems to handle me just fine. The chair does tip forward when I have it fully reclined and lean forward to grab something. This is not a problem though if you put the chair back in the upright position. I am happy with the chair and would buy it again so far. I did not look to see what the chair was made out of but it seems solid and my backrest is still tight. If you are concerned, get the 5 year, everything covered, insurance upon purchase. Then if it falls apart on you, file the insurance claim and they will fix or replace it.
1189907
I have had no issues with it what-so-ever...and I was flirting with 400 a while back, now losing and still enjoy sitting in this sturdy made chair for long intervals. Probably will have to contact Amazon who should also get you in touch with manufacturer. You may just have gotten a bad one! I love mine!
1947136
Yes, it is funny as we have this chair for our now 3 1/2 year old. He loves it but we keep it in the living room and adults regularly sit in it. I think it is wearing out a little faster as a result, but it is holding up pretty well and looks good for a piece of kids furniture.
2048097
I've been using mine for the 2nd year now & it's just as good as the day I bought it. The mesh basket at the bottom is still holding up well & it gets used a lot. I haven't had any problems what so ever. I would definitely recommend this chair to anyone. The only complaint I have with it is if you are reaching forward for something it has a tendency to tip forward but after you are aware of this, it's really no big deal!
1422512
This is a sturdy piece. However, I have used it usuall to prop up my feet, and, to have a place to keep my needlework, etc., when I 'm not working on things. I have had more than one occasion to sit on it, and, I'm no light-weight either....trust me. It seems to have the inner strength to tolerate all the uses to which I have put it. Good luck!
1626085
I've had the chair since January of this year. I use it often and love it. I've had no issues with wear or tear.
790806
Wow, good question. I have had mine for 1 year and I have no idea if I have a good or bad one. It seems very well made and has held up well. My one complaint is that the back of the chair is in a very upright position. When my little guy first started using it, he sat towards the front so his feet would stay on the ground. Now that he is bigger, he sits back but looks uncomfortable, like the back is too straight. So he basically turns it over and leans on it. I got him another chair, the rocker from walmart, much cheaper, and he seems to use that one more because it looks (and I guess) feels more comfortable.
830832
Wooden and leather parts seem pretty sturdy. I might be concerned about the strapping in the seat holding up to very large patients. We have had no trouble with our chairs for home use.
1458821
I have had mine since last September and it is still going strong.I am careful do to put weight on it when I am holding cane at an angle.Survived an 11 day bus trip, relying on it all the time.
1073421
yes, i dont know whats up with all the reviews as this being weak chair im 6'3 215lbs and holds me up just fine! just about one year later still the same as the day i bought it and i use this chair every day
1279154
I have had mine for about a year or maybe more and I am pretty hard on it. It has held up well.
1036314
When ingot this I had been in a car accident and weighed less than m normal weight which was previously 130 but my mom could also sit in the chair and she weighs much more than me. I think as long as it is set up right it won't just break on you. It is very sturdy despite it shaking at times. We still have it and we store random things on it and its still holding up preety good. I hope this answer is useful.
705731
If you buy this chair, make sure you also get some of those heavy duty extra large wheels to replace the ones that come with it...especially if you are going to be on carpet without a mat under the chair. I have hovered around 350 the entire time I've used this chair, and the chair itself has held up well...the wheels on the other hand are unhappy with me :P I have owned it a little over a year now.
979577
I qualify. Had chair for six months now and it has done well. No problems what so every. Use about 8 hrs per day at work. J. Lowrie
585947
I find the chair comfortable. I have sat in it for 4 to 6 hours at a time, and have had no problems. Keep in mind I have no back problems or any other issues. I am sure there is a more comfortable chair out there, but you will probably pay a lot more for it. This is good comfort for a good price in my opinion.
1644556
I've had four of these chairs. Each of them have at least one broken joint. If you find a replacement, I'd love to hear about it. I went old school and just fixed it with duct tape. :-D