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Crutch Order Form (Print this page to fax or mail your order)
Getting the correct measurements to order
custom made crutches is easier than you might think. Your most important
assignment is to carefully read and understand these instructions and fill in
all the information requested. Let's start with the simple stuff.
Name.........................................................................................
Street Address............................................................................................................................
Important Note: We ship via UPS so we must have a street address.
Apartment #.................
City..................................................................
State....................................... Zip Code....................
Country....................... Daytime Phone (......)........................
Credit Card #................................................................Expires....................
Now for the personal part...this info I use to equate with your crutch
measurements. I will call you if I sense something is not right.
Your Height.......... Weight.............. Age............
Activity level: Check one of the following that fits you best.
......... Gorilla: You are big, strong and athletic. You regularly go hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, go up two stairs
at a time, etc. and it seems like you break your crutches all the time. (For you
we highly recommend our Super Duty Collar & Post for an up-charge of $50.00
pair.
......... Draft Horse: You regularly go out everyday to work or for walks,
go food shopping, do house chores, go to movies and travel.
......... Pussy Cat: While you may have once been a adept and agile hunter in the wild, you now spend
most of your time lounging around your home sitting in the sun reading a good
book.
Forearm Crutch Measuring:
Even if you are comfortable with the fit of your
present crutches, check them against the following.
Crutch Style:
Regular.............. Lo-Bend .............
Basically you should stay with the style crutch you are used to. The regular style is by far
the most common. It has a 17° bend above the handgrip. The Lo-Bend style has a 21°bend below
the handgrip and is useful to those people who lean far forward when walking.
Lo-Bends will bring the crutch tips closer to their feet making them walk taller
without compromising their balance. If in doubt, try our Demo Program.
Crutch Measurements: X=........... Y=......... Distance around largest part of your forearm .............
Choice of Handgrips: Performance Gel Grips........... Right Grips .......... Endurance Grips ............
Choice of Crutch Tips: Tornado Tips .......... Performance Tips ..........
Color Choice: ......................... (Add $100.00 pair for Hand Painted Anodized colors, Custom Superlites only)
Correct Arm Cuff Location:
The higher up on the forearm your arm cuff is the greater the mechanical advantage you get.
However if it is too high up, the cuff will bite into your upper arm when you stoop over to
pick something up from the ground. As a general rule of thumb, the distance between the point
of your elbow to the top of your arm cuff at the back should be about 3 inches if your are of
average height of around 5'8". If you are 6' tall or taller that measurement should be about 4".
If you are 5' tall the measurement should be about 2". The best way to measure this distance is
to sit down with one crutch on and point the crutch tip at the ceiling, bending your elbow at a
90° angle. Take a ruler and lay it on the back of your forearm so the end of the ruler touches
the back of the cuff. Then read the distance to the point of your elbow. This is only a guideline,
as we all know, no ones body is perfect. If your current crutches are adjustable, try them at
different heights. If you decide that indeed you cuffs are too low by say an inch, add the inch
to the X measurement after you measure your crutch.
See some illustrations of the measuring directives
To take the X measurement: do not use a ruler. Instead use tape measurer. Hook the end of the
tape on the top of the arm cuff at the back and run the tape down along the angle of the crutch
until it touches the top back surface of the hand grip as per photo.
The Y measurement: Do you often stub your crutch tips on the ground? It may mean your
crutches are too long. Do you feel stoop shouldered? They may be too short. Try this test.
Standing tall with your crutches at you side, allow your hand to drape over the your handgrip.
The deep crease between the palm of your hand and your wrist should line up with the top surface
of your handgrip. If that crease falls way above the top of the grip there is a good chance
your crutches are too short. If the crease is below the top of the grip your crutches are
probably too long. Try different adjustment holes. If one hole feels a bit too long and the
other feels a bit short, split the difference when submitting you final measurements.
To take the Y measurement hook the end of the tape on the bottom of the crutch tip and measure
to the top surface of the handgrip as per photo.
Cuff Size: The last measurement we need is the distance around the largest part of your
forearm. Wrap a string around your arm and mark it before measuring its length. This will
enable us to get you the correct cuff size.
All crutches must be paid for in full when ordering. Use a major credit card, a check or
money order, US funds only. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks delivery. Shipping charges quoted are
for UPS regular ground service that takes 4-5 working days coast to coast. Speedier service
available but costs a bundle. Overseas shipping costs available upon request.
Thomas Fetterman, Inc.
1680 Hillside Rd.
Southampton, PA 18966
Questions or Phone Orders toll free 1.888.582.5544 Fax: 215-357-9394
Custom wood underarm crutches: Please be sure to state you height, weight and activity
level on the first page so we can select the most appropriate wood dimensions for your needs.
It is best if you make a tracing of your existing crutch and fill in the measurements too.
Be sure to trace the circumference and width of your Kenny leather armband and give any details
as to their design as there is no standard design for this cuff. Better yet send us a single
spare crutch for us to copy. Call me if you have questions toll free 1.888.582.5544
Pricing: Includes leather Sling-top, or leather Kenny Armband, Poron Grips, Tornado or
Performance tips.
Rock Maple or Oak .... $595.00 pair plus $20.00 shipping & handling
Rosewood...... $695.00 pair plus $20.00 shipping & handling.
Standard wood top with Solid rubber underarm pads, Poron Grips, Tornado or Performance tips.
Rock Maple or Oak... $595.00 pair plus $20.00 shipping & handling
Rosewood..... $695.00 plus shipping & handling
Custom Aluminum underarm crutches: It is always best for us when you make a tracing of your
existing crutch and take measurements as per the below pictures. We keep these drawing on file
for future reference. Fill out the form below and send it along with your tracing. Please note
that adjustable Shepherds crutches were once manufactured by Lumex, Inc. and this is what your
have now. They mounted their hard plastic handgrip so that your thumb and index finger are
closest to the pole. We find there is an advantage to facing the hand and underarm piece in the
opposite direction. However if you were used to the Lumex method I'd advise you to have us mount
my grips the same way. In any case please be sure to indicate the direction you prefer on your
tracing. The foam padded sleeves I buy at my local bicycle store. You can do the same and save
some money or buy them from us for $20.00 pair plus $7.00 shipping & handling.
Pricing: Custom Shepherds Crutches $525.00 pair plus $20.00 shipping & handling.
Add $100.00 for a black anodized finish.
Custom Unipoise Crutches $550.00 pair plus $20.00 shipping & handling.
Add $100.00 for a black anodized finish.
Black Mariah Underarm Crutches $550.00 plus $20.00 shipping & handling.
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