Customer Reviews

Standers Security Pole and Curve Grab Bar, Metallic Black

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

December 14 2009
I was as enthusiastic as anyone when I got my Standers securuty pole. I no longer needed assistance when I got up from my chair, nor did I fear falling, as I had done many times before. I used to hold it lightly for balance when trying my Wii Fit routines. I purchased the pole from Amazon on May 24 2009. A week or so ago, I grabbed it to get up & instesd of the curved piece staying in place,it moved roumd as climbed leaving me in quite a pickle. It continues to swing free. It no longer stops at evety 45 degrees. The whole central part of the pole swings. So it is only useful if I can reach above this area. I have not been able to find a customer service website for Stander. I am past the time when I can return it to Amazon. Do I expect to buy another when it lasted less than 9 months? Hardly! But I hope somewhere someone has a similar product wuth a long warranty. This would have been a rave 5 star review if the product had been longer lived.

The Standers Security pole is well made and sturdy. It has only a few simple parts to put together. It even looks attractive, which is pretty amazing considering it's size. Despite all that, I had to return mine. If your ceilings are not perfectly level, then the top pole will be at a slight angle when the "H" shaped ceiling base is tightened up against the ceiling. There is no adjustment for pitch or angle. The bottom base also has no adjustment for angle/pitch. So the top pole which is at an angle must be joined to the bottom pole which is vertical. The two poles are attached together with a locking thread ring, there is no adjustment for differing angles. You can feel the threads slightly binding as angled threads meet vertical grooves. The Security Pole will bow in the middle to compensate and the top brace will no longer be completely flat against the ceiling.

My elderly Uncle was a machinist who still appreciates well designed equipment. The first time he saw the Security pole, he looked up suspiciously at the ceiling and poked me with his cane when he saw that the top brace wasn't flat against the ceiling. The bowing in the pole earned me another poke from the cane. But he instantly understood the mechanical reasons for the Security Pole's shortcomings, I know he enjoyed explaining them to me.

A transfer pole was recommended by the workers at an assited living facility for my mother who has trouble getting up from sitting down and with walking. They discribed a single pole -- floor to ceiling. I got this one and mom loves her ability to "climb" the pole using the grab bars.... thanks so much for this wonderful product..... well worth the price!

I have a damaged sense of balance and so am always in a wheelchair. This grab bar is secure and my brother put it up in about 40 minutes with his wife. IT'S BEEN A SUPER HELP TO ME! I am very satisfied with this product. It fits right close to the bed and serves also to prevent me from rolling out of bed. I definitely recommend it! I've used it now for about one month and it is very secure.

This pole is sturdy and easy to place. The curved grab bar does not always lock in place easily. Double check that it is locked before you try to use it. I don't know what I would do without this item.

My mom just moved in with us, and we had to come up with equipment to make her environment safe. Our bathroom is small, and must be shared by everyone, including Mom. The Stander's pole with grab bar was the PERFECT solution for us. It is very sturdy, and with the rotating grab bar, we could put it right up against the wall so my mom can use the grab bar for standing up from the toilet, and when she's in the tub, and getting out of the tub. It solves all our grab bar needs in the bathroom. Someone did a great job designing this product!

This is the second security pole we have purchased and it is much better than the first. It was very easy to put together and install. The material is very stout and I'm confident it would support anyone easily. I gave it four stars for two reasons. The pins that keep the bolts in the tube are very tiny. They support no weight but I think they could be stronger. Also the tube that slips down over the threads twists freely. This is not a big safety issue but just something to be aware of. I thought the grab bar might be confusing or awkward but it's very convenient and not at all hard to move out of the way. Good product and one I would recommend.

Easy to set up, the physical therapy folks took care of it. Very easy to use. The grab bar is easily adjusted to match the users reach

I have the white version of this in my bathroom. I liked it so much, I have now ordered the black for my living room. I feel much more safe and stable when I am using it. I can do things now that I used to have to have help with. I wish I had known about this invention years ago!

This security pole has been a huge help getting my father in and out of the shower. The multi position grab bars allow us to change the side depending on whether he is getting in or getting out.
Most security poles I looked at did not come with the grab bar and you had to buy them as a extra so this is a good value to boot.
Installation was relatively easy but is much easier with two people.
Highly recommended.