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Crutch makeover : Flexability by qed

By squirrelbait - April 24, 2007

in Object Culture

Hobbling around on a lame leg no longer means bearing the cross of lame style. German design team qed has bestowed upon the trusty crutch a much-needed 21st century makeover. The Flexability crutch is composed of molded glass-reinforced plastic and sports a stackable, streamlined shape. (More qed goodness after the jump.)

qed's Standby table is a simple utilitarian table that can be easily moved by one person thanks to a wheelbarrow-inspired base configuration.

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'iza-

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If I'm not mistaken, this type of crutch is suppose to be called the 'forearm crutch'. Meaning that it's not meant to be slided underneath the armpit.
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17 years ago

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they still look highly uncomfortable for the armpits.
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17 years ago

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Recycle? I guess not with the glass reinforcing...I agree maybe they should think about the cradle to cradle aspect in the design?
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Caleb

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The crutches look modern, but are they adjustable? =/

Smells like a design flaw.
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