- Over 1 million Tornado Tips sold over the last 30 years
- Highly wet-slip-resistant tread formula can reduce falls on wet surfaces
- Economical pricing yet quality tips
- Extremely durable; out-lasts ordinary tips 3-5 times over
- From Thomas Fetterman β a leading US manufacturer of mobility products including crutches, tips, canes, and hand grips. All products feature a money-back satisfaction guarantee.
Product description Thomas Fetterman Tornado SBR (Solid Body Rain) Crutch Tips, Fits Crutch Shafts of 3/4 to 1 inch, Gray, Pair: Thomas Fetterman Tornado SBR (Solid Body Rain) tips do not have our joint protecting Absorbalite Gel molded inside so they are less expensive to make and less expensive for you to buy. However because of their proprietary tread formula, they are highly wet-slip resistant, though not slip proof. Tornado Solid Body Rain Tips are over 300% more wet-slip resistant than any other rubber tips we have tested with the English Wet-Slip Testing Machine. They can greatly reduce the number and severity of crutch related falls caused by wet smooth surfaces. If they keep you from falling just once, wouldn't they be worth the extra cost? Because there is no Absorbalite gel inside, the Tornado SBR will not protect your shoulders like it's famous big brother Tornado RT (Rain Tips with Absorbalite.) However, unlike ordinary tips, our steel disk can not be ejected through the side wall of the tip and cause premature failure. The addition of the Rain Tip will only increase the height of the tip by 3/16". These tips out-wear ordinary tips 3-5 times over. Tornado SBR tips have a 2" base diameter and weigh 4.6 ounces each. They fit crutch shafts from 3/4" to 1". Gray. We offer several models of our Tornado tips: Thomas Fetterman Tornado SB (Solid Body) Cane & Crutch Tips Thomas Fetterman Tornado SBR (Solid Body Rain) Cane & Crutch Tips Fetterman Tornado Gel Tips Fetterman Tornado Rain Tips Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 471 54 349 237 Price $37 95 $49 95 $52 95 $69 99 Durability Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Large Bonded Steel Disc β β β β Shock Absorption Extra Extra Max Max Wet Slip Resistance Fair Excellent Good Excellent Weight 4.4 ounces 4.6 ounces 4.4 ounces 4.6 ounces Cost Comparison Least Expensive Midrange Midrange Most Expensive Tread Diameter 2 Inches 2 Inches 2 Inches 2 Inches Crutch Shaft Size 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter About Thomas Fetterman We Offer a Full Line of Products Made in the USA Crutch Tips Forearm Crutches Canes Grips Why Thomas Made His First Tips My doctor said I had worn and inflamed shoulder joints due to the constant impact associated with crutch use. He said I should slow down and take aspirin! Instead, I invented a patented crutch tip with a built-in shock absorbing gel system. Slowly but surely my shoulder pain disappeared. I am happy to say that now; almost 20 years laterβ¦my shoulders are still pain free! And I fall far less often. Created by Thomas Fetterman In 1988 I invented & patented a new crutch tip technology with built-in shock absorption. Tornado and Performance gel filled tips are hand assembled in a 12 step process using the best quality natural rubber with only 10 % clay mixed-in, versus the 40-60% clay mixture in other major brands. Patented Shock Absorbing Crutch Tips Absorbs 80% of Negative Ground Impact Force Last 3-5 Times Longer Than Ordinary Tips Crutch Tip Technology Thomas Fetterman has been using crutches since he contracted polio in 1953. Thomas set out to build a better solution. He created and patented a shock-absorbing crutch tip that absorbs 80% of negative ground impact force and lasts 3-5 times longer than ordinary tips. And that was just the start. Thirty years later, the company offers a full line of tips, forearm crutches, canes, and grips. All products are made in the USA using top quality components. With over 1,000,000 products sold, customers agree that we manufacture the most technically advanced, handsome, and durable products available. Other Fetterman Tip Options: Fetterman Performance Rain Tip Thomas Fetterman Performance Gel Crutch Tip Thomas Fetterman Ultralight Tornado AIR Cane & Crutch Tips Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 31 24 149 Price $84 95 $69 95 $27 95 Durability Excellent Excellent Very Good Large Bonded Steel Disc β β β Shock Absorption Max Max Extra Wet Slip Resistance Excellent Good Excellent Weight 7.1 ounces 6.8 ounces 2.0 ounces Cost Most Expensive in Performance Line Least Expensive in Performance Line Midrange Tread Diameter 2 3/8 Inches 2 3/8 Inches 2 Inches Crutch Shaft Size 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter 3/4 - 1 Inch Diameter
