Forearm crutches · Head-to-head

Thomas Fetterman Black Phantom Carbon Fiber Crutches vs smartCRUTCH Forearm Crutches

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It's close: both land at a 7.6/10 Fit Score. Your pick comes down to which categories matter most to you. See the breakdown below.

Thomas Fetterman Black Phantom Carbon Fiber Crutches

Thomas Fetterman

7.6/10 Fit Score

The pick when weight is your top priority. At roughly a pound per crutch, the carbon fiber is noticeably lighter than aluminum, which matters most to people who are on crutches all day, every day. Note the lower 220 lb capacity.

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smartCRUTCH Forearm Crutches

smartCRUTCH

7.6/10 Fit Score

Best when wrist load is the main complaint and you want to dial in the forearm angle. Strong personalization, premium price.

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Category-by-category

Category Thomas Fetterman Black Phantom Carbon Fiber Crutches smartCRUTCH Forearm Crutches
Comfort 9/10 8/10
Durability 8/10 8/10
Portability 9/10 7/10
Adjustability 7/10 9/10
Value 5/10 6/10
Overall Fit Score 7.6/10 7.6/10

Specs side by side

SpecThomas Fetterman Black Phantom Carbon Fiber CrutchessmartCRUTCH Forearm Crutches
MaterialCarbon fiberAluminum
Cuff styleLiteStix open cuffAdjustable-angle forearm platform
FoldableNoYes
Height rangeAdult, adjustable4'4"–6'4"
Weight capacity220 lb265 lb
Best forLong-term daily useLong-term daily use

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