Ta-Da Chair: From Walking Stick to Seat, But Is It Worth It?

Today I'm testing out the $140 Ta-Da Chair (Series 2) which converts from a walking stick to a chair with the press of a lever. But does it work and is it worth $140? Let's find out as I test it out!

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Music by Epidemic Sound:
"Dust till Dawn" by Dusty Decks

0:00 Intro and Overview
1:47 First Impressions
3:20 Real-World Test
5:55 Final Thoughts

#walkingstick #trekkingpole #gadgets

[perochialjoe]

That's one of the few "quick conversion" products I've seen that actually converts quickly. And it actually looks like a pretty decent chair too which is surprising. $140 is pretty steep though.

[zosometalgod]

I love it! I had a stroke and I'm disabled and I need a cane at all times to help me walk and this cane is perfect for me! Because I can't stand a long time without losing my balance and this cane with a seat is awesome us disabled people!

[JULZ_RULZ]

Oh, man! I have been saying I wish I could find a cane with seat built into it. I am 58 and have been suffering with R.A. and osteo in both knees for close to 5 years, now. On the rare occasions that I get to go food shopping myself, it is so hard to stand, say, at the deli counter or even just walking around and waiting on line to pay. Sometimes I could use a 2 minute break...not even. I am curious as to how much it weighs (unless I missed at the beginning).
**Editing this comment...I just looked it up and it's about
2 lb...not bad👍

[AliP]

As someone that depends on a cane/walker, I think this would be great for the times that you can't/don't want to use a big walker. I have one that has a seat on it, but it's not always the most convenient thing to use. This would be a great substitution if it was a fraction of the price.
Have a great day!!

[isitukid]

It is most definitely NOT a walking stick. It is however a cane. This would be absolutely no good for a challenging hike. But then someone with mobility issues would not be hiking.

[BucketOfFail]

I can understand why you were wary of taking it to the strip. It has a very similar outline to a rifle specially if seen at a distance or if you don't know firearms. It does look useful for people like my uncle who needs a cane sometimes and also has to stop and rest because of his back and breathing issues though.

[bethgrundon]

I agree with you that if it would fold up small enough to fit in a backpack, that would definitely be a bonus! Great review

[PinnaclePete]

My father bought a chair/walking stick with a very similar design for $20 about 50 years ago. The frame was steel tubing, not aluminum but the chair was mostly the same.

[shannondore]

This looks better and a lot more comfortable than the last one you reviewed. Thanks for the review James. Stay cool!😊

[AB-yebw]

I’m a fan of that type of cane seat. I would use mine at Walmart when waiting in line at the pharmacy, or a line at checkout. Very convenient.

[Jicklenop]

I'd say the one thing that I would want out of it is a variable height for the walking stick portion, that looks too low for my preference. I'd rather have a grip higher up, more towards the height of my chest.

[chuck]

That's a really fun name for a product! Normally I'd go 100% for that cool collapsing stool you reviewed but this this product has the multi-purpose of having a cane so for less mobile folks its a nice 2-in-1.

[TamarLitvot]

One simple solution to the having to carry it all the time would be for the manufacturer to put a shoulder strap. If you could carry it over your shoulder, or even better, cross-body, that might solve your one criticism (other than price of course).

[mattsanchez]

Interesting item, and nice review. I was impressed by your lack fear with regards to rattle snakes and scorpions!

[klesmiley]

We took our Ta-Da Chairs to Washington DC and used them quite a bit after walking for a long time. In the museums when all the benches were already taken. For us the $140 price tag was worth it.

[seanlavoie]

Good point about how it looks and potential security issues. Seems like it should at least have bright yellow and orange as part of it’s look.

[lisab.]

This is a great idea. I do lots of gardening and sometimes I just need to take a breather and plop down somewhere, so this would be perfect. I definitely am going to order one.

[gerardmcquade]

looks like a great product to me, if i wasn't a full time wheelchair user i would get it and use it as a walking stick and a chair up against walls as a back rest

[nrusso]

I would use it and would be willing to pay $140 because I am handicapped. I have no use for something that would "fold up to fit into a backpack." When my knee is "done walking, " I fall. A cane, or "tada chair" prevents that! Which is the whole idea as to why I sometimes need a cane to walk and a place to sit down at times when others don't.

[cyphre]

Honesty, all thats missing is a cup holder somewhere.
Maybe a shoulder strap for the convention scenario, so you could at least free up your hands.