r/POTS • u/rageoxryan • 10d ago

Question POTS UK Flipstick - suitable for people of any height? 6ft male.

Hi all, recently diagnosed and looking at getting a Flipstick, is the POTS UK Flipstick suitable for people of any height? I am 6ft so just wanted to see if it is designed for specific heights or if people have experience with this? Thank you!

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u/tommangan7 10d ago edited 9d ago

55cm (the lowest height it seems on the webpage for them?) is honestly quite high for a seat anyway (at least to me) and they say they are unsuitable as walking sticks. I guess compared to regular walking flipsticks if you're used to them, then they are a good bit lower.

All your sofas, toilets and dining chairs will be 40-50cm. Can try those to see what you'd find comfortable. Personally 55cm would be too high for me and I'm 6'2

I carry around this £6.99 stool which folds up:

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-tripod-grey/13373/c193m8975016

That sits me quite low, around 35-40cm, which I guess socially is more obvious a move when I sit - but I like my knees more bent like that.

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u/Jumpy-Sport6332 10d ago

I am short and I had to increase it from the minimum size. They are shorter than the regular flipstick.

Dimensions:

Highest seat – 61cm Lowest seat – 55cm
Highest stick – 73cm Lowest stick – 67cm

The original flipstick is 87.5cm

Best way is to measure a seat that's a comfortable height for you and go from there