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td{padding:10px 12px;font-size:12.8px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Movo Via Carbon is a \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon-fibre rollator walker with a seat\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing just 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) — roughly half the weight of a standard aluminium rollator — yet rated to support users up to 150 kg (330 lbs). It folds to 8.6″ wide, and is available in two seat heights, 21″ standard and 24″ tall, so it can be properly fitted to the user rather than approximated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight of a rollator matters more than most people expect. A standard aluminium rollator weighs 18–22 lbs, which is manageable to push but awkward to lift into a car boot, carry up a step, or manoeuvre onto a bus. At 11.7 lbs the Via Carbon is roughly half that. For a user with reduced upper-body strength — which describes most people who need a rollator in the first place — that difference determines whether the rollator can be used independently or requires help every time it goes in a vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fibre is what makes it possible without sacrificing capacity. The Via Carbon carries 150 kg (330 lbs), higher than many heavier aluminium rollators, because carbon fibre is exceptionally stiff for its weight. It is also completely corrosion-immune, which matters through Canadian winters where road salt and slush attack aluminium joints and steel fasteners on conventional frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo seat heights are offered rather than one. The 21″ standard model has handles adjusting from 27″ to 33.5″; the 24″ tall model adjusts from 31″ to 36.5″. Correct handle height is the single most important fitting variable in a rollator — handles set too low cause the user to stoop, which increases fall risk rather than reducing it. Both seat heights share an 18″ seat width, 7.8″ wheels and a 6 kg (13 lb) bag capacity. The Via Carbon is designed by Movo Evolution in Granby, Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fibre Frame — 11.7 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA genuine carbon-fibre chassis at 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs), roughly half the weight of a standard aluminium rollator. Light enough to lift into a car boot, carry up a step or manoeuvre onto a bus without assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e330 lb Weight Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRated to 150 kg (330 lbs) despite its low mass — a higher capacity than many rollators that weigh twice as much, because carbon fibre delivers exceptional stiffness per unit of weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Seat Heights: 21″ and 24″\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStandard 21″ (handles 27–33.5″) and tall 24″ (handles 31–36.5″) models. Correct handle height prevents stooping, which is the most common fitting error in rollator use and a genuine fall risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds to 8.6″ Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFolded dimensions of 25.5″ × 8.6″ × 32.5″ slide into a car boot beside luggage, fit behind a seat, or stand in a hall closet rather than occupying a corner of a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded Seat with Backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAn 18″ wide seat provides a secure place to rest during longer walks — the feature that turns a rollator from a walking aid into a genuine independence tool for anyone who needs to sit periodically.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Immune in Canadian Winters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCarbon fibre does not corrode. Road salt, slush and freeze-thaw cycles that degrade aluminium joints and seize steel fasteners on conventional rollators leave a carbon frame unaffected.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting Your Rollator Correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRollator height is not a preference, it is a safety setting. Stand upright in your normal walking shoes with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides. The rollator handles should sit level with the crease of your wrist. Set correctly, your elbows bend about 15–20 degrees when you grip the handles and your posture stays upright. Set too low, you stoop forward — which shifts your centre of gravity ahead of the frame and increases, rather than reduces, your risk of falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why the Via Carbon is offered in two seat heights rather than one adjustable range. The 21″ standard model covers handle heights from 27″ to 33.5″, suiting most users up to roughly 5′9″. The 24″ tall model covers 31″ to 36.5″, for taller users who would otherwise be stooping over a standard frame at its maximum setting. If you are between the two, choose based on where you sit within the handle range rather than on seat height alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rollator is a walking aid, not a wheelchair. Do not sit on the seat while someone pushes you, and always engage both brakes before sitting down. Use the seat on level ground only. If you are unsure whether a rollator is the right aid for you, or which height to select, a physiotherapist or occupational therapist can assess and fit one properly in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 kg (11.7 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 kg (330 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoldable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21″ (standard) or 24″ (tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27–33.5″ (standard model); 31–36.5″ (tall model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8″ × 1.4″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Bag Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kg (13 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnfolded Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5″ × 24.5″ × 30.7″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5″ × 8.6″ × 32.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige, Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovo Evolution, Granby, Quebec, Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIAB21 \/ VIAG21 (21″) · VIAB24 \/ VIAG24 (24″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"best-for-box\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers with reduced upper-body strength who need a rollator they can lift into a car boot or onto a bus without assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller users who stoop over standard rollators at maximum handle height and need the 24″ tall model to walk upright safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone up to 330 lbs (150 kg) who needs a high weight rating without accepting a heavy steel or reinforced aluminium frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive users who walk daily through Canadian winters, where a corrosion-immune carbon frame outlasts salt-exposed aluminium and steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why-buy-box\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre at 11.7 lbs with a 330 lb capacity — roughly half the weight of a standard aluminium rollator with a higher weight rating, not a lower one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo genuine seat heights (21″ and 24″) rather than one compromise size, so the rollator can be fitted to the user properly instead of adjusted to its limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Movo Evolution in Granby, Quebec, and supplied by Factory Direct Medical at $619 CAD against a $649 MSRP, with Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a rollator and a walker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard walker has four rubber-tipped legs (or two legs and two wheels) and must be lifted or pushed forward with each step, which gives maximum stability but a slow, interrupted gait. A rollator has four wheels, hand brakes and usually a seat, so it rolls continuously alongside a natural walking rhythm. Rollators suit people who can bear weight and walk but need balance support, extra endurance, or somewhere to sit and rest. Walkers suit people who need to lean substantial weight on the frame. If you are unsure which is appropriate, a physiotherapist can assess your gait and recommend the correct aid — using a rollator when a walker is needed can increase fall risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can the Movo Via Carbon rollator hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Via Carbon is rated to 150 kg (330 lbs) for the user, plus up to 6 kg (13 lbs) in the carry bag. That is a higher capacity than many rollators weighing twice as much, because carbon fibre provides exceptional stiffness relative to its weight. The rating applies both to walking with the rollator and to sitting on its seat, but always engage both brakes before you sit, and use the seat on level ground only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I choose the 21″ or the 24″ seat height?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit by handle height, not seat height. Stand upright in your normal walking shoes with your arms relaxed at your sides — the handles should sit level with the crease of your wrist. The 21″ standard model adjusts from 27″ to 33.5″ and suits most users up to roughly 5′9″. The 24″ tall model adjusts from 31″ to 36.5″ and is intended for taller users who would otherwise be stooping over a standard frame at its highest setting. Stooping shifts your centre of gravity forward and increases fall risk, so if you are between sizes, choose the one that puts you comfortably mid-range rather than at the extreme of its adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a carbon fibre rollator worth the extra cost over aluminium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how often you lift it and where you use it. Carbon fibre cuts the weight roughly in half — 11.7 lbs versus the 18–22 lbs typical of aluminium — which matters every time the rollator goes into a car boot, up a step, onto a bus or into a train. For users with reduced upper-body strength, that difference is often what makes independent outings possible. Carbon fibre is also corrosion-immune, so Canadian road salt and slush that degrade aluminium joints and seize steel fasteners leave it unaffected. If the rollator rarely leaves the house and is only pushed on flat indoor floors, a standard aluminium model may be adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre rollators covered by OHIP or provincial funding in Canada?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoverage varies by province and by individual assessment. In Ontario, the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) may contribute toward mobility aids when prescribed by an authorised assessor, though walkers and rollators are funded under specific criteria and are not automatically covered. Other provinces operate different programs with different rules. Some private extended health plans reimburse mobility aids with a physician's or therapist's prescription. The practical first step is to speak to an occupational therapist or physiotherapist — they can confirm both whether a rollator is clinically appropriate and what funding you may qualify for in your province.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Movo Via Carbon is a carbon-fibre rollator walker with a seat weighing just 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) yet rated to 150 kg (330 lbs), folding to 8.6″ wide and available in 21″ standard and 24″ tall seat heights in Beige or Green. Designed by Movo Evolution in Quebec and available from Factory Direct Medical at $619 CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer-box\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Movo Via Carbon rollator is a walking aid intended to assist people with limited mobility and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a physiotherapist or occupational therapist before use to confirm a rollator is the appropriate aid for your gait and balance, and to have it fitted to the correct handle height. Do not exceed the 150 kg (330 lb) user capacity or the 6 kg (13 lb) bag capacity. Always engage both brakes before sitting, use the seat on level ground only, and never allow anyone to push you while seated on the rollator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between a rollator and a walker?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A standard walker has four rubber-tipped legs (or two legs and two wheels) and must be lifted or pushed forward with each step, which gives maximum stability but a slow, interrupted gait. 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