{"title":"Gutter Frames \u0026 Forearm Support Walkers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003egutter frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — also called a gutter walker, forearm support walker or arthritic walking frame — carries your weight through padded forearm troughs instead of your hands and wrists. You rest your forearms in the gutters, hold the upright grips lightly, and the frame takes the load a standard walker would put through your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes a gutter frame the usual choice when gripping a normal handle is painful or unreliable: arthritis in the hands or wrists, a weak grip, recovery after a stroke, or rehab where an occupational therapist or physio wants weight kept off the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a gutter frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrough height\u003c\/strong\u003e — stand upright, shoulders relaxed, elbows bent to about a right angle. The troughs should meet your forearms there. Check each frame's adjustable range against that measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes\u003c\/strong\u003e — wheeled frames such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pacer-gutter-walking-frame-8-wheels-handbrakes-cubro\"\u003ePacer Gutter Walking Frame\u003c\/a\u003e have handbrakes for footpaths and slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one hand that works?\u003c\/strong\u003e — after a stroke, a single brake lever that stops both wheels lets you control the frame one-handed. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-stroller-gutter-walking-frame-left-hand-single-lever-brake-cubro\"\u003eleft-hand lever\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-stroller-gutter-walking-frame-right-hand-single-lever-brake-cubro\"\u003eright-hand lever\u003c\/a\u003e Super Stroller gutter frame to match your stronger hand. Made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 180kg on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-fold-plus-rollator-with-gutter-arm-kit-heavy-duty-180kg-forearm-support\"\u003eX-Fold PLUS with Gutter Arm Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding for the car\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-fold-rollator-with-gutter-arm-kit-forearm-support\"\u003eX-Fold with Gutter Arm Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanson-gutter-walker-nz-forearm-support-walking-frame-adjustable-arm-pads-folding\"\u003eSanson Gutter Walker\u003c\/a\u003e both fold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed forearm support but not a full frame? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coopers-arthritic-gutter-crutches-cubro\"\u003eGutter crutches\u003c\/a\u003e give the same trough support in a crutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutter frames are often recommended by an occupational therapist, and we prepare quotes for OTs, Enable, ACC and WINZ. Not sure which is right for you or your whānau? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/buying-guide-for-walkers-and-walking-frames\"\u003eRead our free Walker Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — plain-language help choosing, or call Kellie and the team before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost orders are dispatched within 1 working day with fast NZ-wide delivery; made-to-order frames take longer, and the lead time is shown on each product. You can also browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lightweight-walkers-rollators-walking-frames-nz\"\u003ewalker and rollator range\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-walkers\"\u003ecompare walkers side by side\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pacer-gutter-walking-frame-8-wheels-handbrakes-cubro","title":"Pacer Gutter Walking Frame - 8\" Wheels, Forearm Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pacer gutter walking frame supports the user through their forearms rather than their hands — ideal for people with arthritis, weak grip, or a hand\/wrist injury who can't bear weight through a standard frame. Padded gutter troughs are fully adjustable for height and angle, and the knurled gutter stems resist slipping and rotation. With large 8\" wheels and one-touch handbrakes, it moves easily indoors and out, and folds for storage. Comes with a basket and tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWILL IT FIT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Supports you through your forearms — ideal for arthritis, weak grip or a wrist\/hand injury\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fits through standard NZ doorways — 58cm wide\u003cbr\u003e✔ Forearm troughs adjust 80–125cm for height and angle\u003cbr\u003e✔ Holds users up to 160kg\u003cbr\u003e✔ 8\" wheels and one-touch brakes — steady indoors and out\u003cbr\u003e✔ Heavier at 12kg — best kept where it's used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUTTER SUPPORTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVertical gutter troughs let you bear weight through your forearms. Fully height- and angle-adjustable; knurled stems prevent slipping and rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEELS \u0026amp; BRAKES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\" wheels for indoor and outdoor use; one-touch lockable handbrakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasket and tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafe working load: 160kg\u003cbr\u003eTrough height from floor: 800mm – 1250mm\u003cbr\u003eOverall: 580mm W x 685mm D\u003cbr\u003eFolded depth: 400mm\u003cbr\u003eFrame weight: 12kg\u003cbr\u003eWheels: 8\"\u003cbr\u003eBrakes: One-touch lockable handbrakes\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Basket and tray\u003cbr\u003eWarranty: 12-month NZ-based\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Cubro NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cubro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47867685109918,"sku":"WALK0372-BOX6","price":1399.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/6431\/9390\/files\/Pacer-gutter-walking-frame-with-handbrakes_WEB2__Resampled.jpg?v=1784811975"},{"product_id":"coopers-arthritic-gutter-crutches-cubro","title":"Coopers Arthritic Gutter Crutches - Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoopers Arthritic Gutter Crutches are designed for people with arthritis, a weak grip, or a hand\/wrist injury who can't bear weight through their hands. 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