Can the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag be used
with forearm crutches?
Yes, the Krutch Kaddy can be used with standard
forearm crutches. It can also be used with Mobilegs, Eurostyle or Ergobaum
style crutches with minor modifications. Just let us know what type of crutches
you’re buying for when ordering and we’ll make sure your get the right version.
How do I install the Krutch Kaddy crutch
bag?
To attach the Krutch Kaddy to underarm crutches,
simply insert the foot of the crutch into the elastic backing and slide the
Kaddy up the crutch frame. The special grips will hold the Kaddy tightly to the
frame.
Do you have to take the crutch apart to
install the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag?
When attaching the Krutch Kaddy to forearm crutches,
how it attaches will depend on the crutch style. For Mobilegs and standard
forearm crutches, it will require either removal of the cuff or the handgrip.
For Eurosyle and Ergobaum styles, the Krutch Kaddy will have a special strap to
attach it to the crutch frame.
Can I carry a water bottle in the Krutch
Kaddy crutch bag?
Yes, the exterior pocket will hold a beverage up to 16
oz.
Can I fit a book in the Krutch Kaddy
crutch bag?
Yes, the interior pocket can easily hold an average
sized paperback.
Can I carry a cell phone in the Krutch
Kaddy crutch bag?
Yes, the interior of the Krutch Kaddy has a sewn-in
holder your cell phone and you also have the option of carrying it in the
external pocket for quick and easy access.
Can I carry a tablet in the Krutch Kaddy
crutch bag?
Yes, the interior offers a secure zip closure and
ample space for a small tablet. We would like to remind you however that
crutches do fall and the Krutch Kaddy although slightly padded, may not provide
sufficient protection. Electronic devices could potentially suffer
damage if located inside the Krutch Kaddy in the event the crutches fall.
Can the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag be used
with a Walker?
Yes, the Krutch Kaddy can be used with any item that
has a bar or pole. Items such as walkers, rollators, mobility scooters,
hospital beds, etc.
What else can I use the Krutch Kaddy
crutch bag with?
When and if you end up no longer needing the use of
crutches, you can also use your Krutch Kaddy with gold carts, shopping carts,
bicycles, baby strollers, even with a dog harness.
Will the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag get in
the way of the hand grips?
We recommend positioning the Krutch Kaddy about 1 ½
in. below the handgrip on standard underarm crutches. This will ensure a secure
grip on the frame and allow room for a proper grip.
When using the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag with forearm
crutch, the position of the bag is such that it will not hand from or near the
hand grip. With the exception of the Mobilegs style of crutches, it will be
positioned between the cuff and the hand grip facing the rear.
The straps seem to be backwards, why is
this?
The straps are intended to loop back onto themselves,
they are designed to wrap around the cuff of forearm crutches from the top and
come back under so that the hook and loop meet at the back to form a complete
loop. This D formation creates pressure on the seal rendering it even more
secure.
Does the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag come
with hand grip pads?
No, the Krutch Kaddy does not come with hand grip
pads. We hope to have this option available to our customers in the near
future.
Can I use the Krutch Kaddy crutch bag
with gloves?
Yes, you can use the Krutch Kaddy with winter gloves.
I’ve seen some negative reviews about
issues with the zipper and seams. Are these resolved?
Yes, in the fall of 2015 we were able to identify a
major manufacturing defect that was causing the fabric to fray near the zipper.
The fraying fabric would get caught in the zipper and it would not open or
close. In an attempt to fix the problem, we trimmed the fabric and suggested to
customers to trim back the fabric near the zipper. This lead to the fabric fraying
beyond the stitching and un-stitched altogether.
We found a new manufacturer, made some design changes
and implemented a stringent quality control program. The new design has bound
seams to prevent fraying. The straps were lengthened and we upgraded to an
industrial strength Velcro. The stitched Krutch Kaddy name was also replaced by
a tag.
There remains a small inventory of the older version
however the seams have been inspected very closely to ensure there will not be
an issue with fraying or stitching.