It's an excellent piece of kit. Moved from crutch to this stick after hip replacement. Considered some sort of folding stick but lacked confidence that when I really needed support a folding stick would be adequate. After only a few days I find myself carrying my new stick a lot rather than using it for support unless on rough terrain. But for me I still think it was the correct choice as the confidence it gives me when needed I'm sure speeded my recovery. Glad I bought it.