The best prosthetic for an amputee outdoorsman

This video is about a design of a prothetic and not any individual brand. These are my opinions as an amputee, not as a medical professional.
You can find the prosthetics shown at:
All Pro
fillauer.com/products/allpro-...
Wave Sport
www.spsco.com/wave-sport.html
Endolite
www.endoliteindia.com/product...

[@kelp1015]

Had my amputation 4 months ago and getting ready for my second leg. My prosthetist suggested this foot since she knows I want my hunting, fishing, hiking and kayaking lifestyle back. Was stoked when I found your review. Looks exactly like what I’m looking for and your video shows me I think it’s going to be exactly what I need. Thanks. Anxious to get fitted for this!!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

So happy you got that foot! I'm excited to try mine in a couple days!

[@SpaceBalls_TheYouTubeName]

I love mine! Putting my old foot on feels like a plunger comparatively. Way more lively and a better dancer in this!

[@trevorfuller8303]

I just got this same foot and it’s a world changer. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@fillauercompanies]

Thanks for the input and review! Really glad to hear the AllPro is working well for you.

[@cybergothika6906]

I always admired the tough breed amputees friends I have. But one friend in particular was very worried about looks that resembles human skin or tone etc. I remember just saying ''if I had to use one, I would just show it off." The designs are awesome and looks like a close future. She decided to try, now wearing the prosthetic with pride and looks awesome.

[@augustinecarrasco1015]

I’m definitely going to try that foot. Im currently using the ossur pro xc. Can’t wait!

[@jdelbou]

I’m really fascinated with watching hunting shows on You Tube, and didn’t think it was possible with a prosthetic and subscribed to ur channel, first night Hey...

[@barbaraschweitzer1779]

The All Pro is a fantastic foot. Changed my life for sure.

[@mikejochem4677]

Thanks for this. I just had lbka on July 2 2021 and I'm just beginning my journey. I hunt and fish also. I fish alot behind damn and have to stand on rock, and not to mention the stuff that I climb on and thru when hunting. I have been researching all the different equipment to see what I think might best meet my needs but this is the 1st video I've come across that someone does the type of stuff that I do. Thanks again

[@thehandicaphunter]

I’m glad to know it helped. I get stronger every year. I hope to see you out there.

[@markwickard7822]

I love my Fillauer All Pro - Best all around foot - I hunted elk in Wyoming and its a God send, to be able to stay in the mountains all day!

[@thehandicaphunter]

I couldn’t agree more! This was my first season and it was awesome.

[@CheesyMelonBoi]

I'm actually learning how to build prostheses like this and I think it's really cool to see the difference between the 2 feet. glad I got recommended this 👍

[@thehandicaphunter]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@thedon217]

How Are you learning that. I'm a right bka since 2018.

[@mehello6656]

Hey man, I'm also learning how to build a prosthesis like this, maybe we could have a chat, share some ideas?

[@RoyAchiron]

So, the ladder thingy - you see the difference in the kneed. With the ossur you need to hammer it to the grass to make it flat, while with the allpro you seem just kinda bouncy and light. Getting one and I'm so excited!

[@thehandicaphunter]

Let me know what you think about it once you get some time with the foot.

[@bigmikesto]

Thank you sir. I am beginning my Amputation journey

[@thehandicaphunter]

www.legs4africa.org. Have you seen this charity?

[@thehandicaphunter]

www.limbsforlife.org/resources

[@disrespect519]

Great information

[@disrespect519]

I had emputed my leg it's been 3 months but the burning sensation n pain still there what is the best time to go for prosthesis. Is there any assistance help for a third world country because it's become very expensive for common people like me. Thank you

[@The_Mimewar]

I had my amputation done Jan 11th. I was in pain for a long long time before surgery and happy and ready to get fitted for my prosthetic!! Thank you for the informational video! Really helped me

[@thehandicaphunter]

Hope everything goes well! Remember to pace yourself. I went through limb salvage for several years too. I think it gives us a faster recovery after amputation.

[@The_Mimewar]

@@thehandicaphunter that is also my feeling. They used Pins and screws and plates and fusions and wizards and leeches and you name it. My ankle already didn’t move, and I couldn’t feel half the skin. It was nothing but pain. I feel like that was prosthetics practice! Thanks for the reply! It’s a new community to me and I appreciate all the info I can get

[@thehandicaphunter]

@@The_Mimewar That’s crazy. Sounds similar to mine. Everyone has a different experience. Make sure to document yours!

[@The_Mimewar]

@@thehandicaphunter thanks again!

[@jesuschristsuperczar1224]

Thanks for the review. Judging from your comments about how long you'd been an amputee and the age of this post, I'm guessing you lost your leg around the same time I did. March 26th, 2019 due to sepsis for me. I'm getting fitted for my first replacement @ three years into this journey now and my prosthetist had suggested this foot. I'm excited about the possibility of jogging/running again. We'll see...

[@thehandicaphunter]

It’s been my all around go to leg. Hope you enjoy it!

[@timothypeyton3041]

You’re an awesome dude I’m 60 years old love to hunt for the disabled vet 40 years dealing with a bad foot total ankle fusion 10 years ago so I’m thinking of amputation due to the pain and going with a prosthetic I have a 55 acre farm scared I won’t be able to do my work what your thoughts thanks

[@AmishFury]

Been in a ProFlex XC for about 4 years. Never been able to jog well and some gym activities are difficult, as you point out. What size AllPro is the one you use? I'm guessing 10" maybe? I saw another video where he commented it doesn't work well with long pants, though he had a 12". My understanding is the 8" is the go to, but 10" if more active. I'm a tall guy so either would fit under my leg, but curious which you use. I have a script to replace my leg so I'm on deck for a new foot. I'll keep the XC since I really do like it and it's still in good shape. Much appreciated.

[@x2SiiKx]

Should try a endolite elite blade

[@One-Legged-Wayne]

Can you provide details on your daily foot. Thank you

[@paxxsford]

Ordered the direct mount as my first foot. I just wish they could make a waterproof version for when I wade the creeks fishing

[@thehandicaphunter]

I drilled holes in the bottom of the foot to drain the water.

[@arunwild2220]

I need this help me

[@tenglin3584]

do you know how is this compare to the Ossur Pro-Flex XC Torsion? I'm looking at both feet and so hard to make a decision...

[@KingKong-bo7nk]

How’s it with keeping your shoe oriented properly. I’ve always had problems with my other foot & shell twisting and also the shell degradation and having the carbon fiber ripping out the toe.

[@reggiemanley488]

that's great!!!...does look like better anckle type movement...can u put waders or boots on with that big bend???...dont have to answer...but do u have a pin system??

[@thehandicaphunter]

I don’t have a pin system. I’m not sure there would be enough room to have one with this foot? With regards to the waders, that’s a great point! I think it will help getting them on and off, but I haven’t tried it. The trout streams around here have been running in the high 50’s almost 60 degrees so I haven’t needed waders.

[@reggiemanley488]

gonna see if I that leg will work for me...luvvin that flex walkin on those rocks...amazing...congrates

[@roshanparanamanna508]

Yellow clear blade lag....please details...how many price...im sri lankan

[@miketorrez9737]

How much was the all pro

[@olafmanzke4587]

Hallo Hunter I had my amputation in june 2020. I am now using the Blatchford Echolot VT foot. It is an hydraulic System wird an integrated torsion and damper System. I think it is working very well and flexibel. Perhaps you can test it and compare it to the other ones. I would be interested also because I am an Orthopedic Surgeon myself in Germany. Greetings, Olaf.

[@thehandicaphunter]

I looked it up and ready the brochure. It looks great for low impact activity. How is it with running?

[@olafmanzke4587]

I don't really know, because my other knee is in such a bad condition that I don't run. But I think it would work. .

[@cliftonedwards6577]

I am also Amputated right foot below the knee, but in Jamaica the foot you get with your prosthetic leg is rigid like a K0, I need to source a K3 and would really appreciate your help

[@thehandicaphunter]

I get my prosthetics through my medical insurance. I’m not sure how you would source them. Maybe I should look into organizations that donate to foreign countries and do an episode on it.

[@reggiemanley488]

I do...changed my ability to get around 100%....I dont know about the k3...k4 thing...what is that?...lol...I'm interested in ur nee leg tho...that contact area is a big difference...thanks for the info and congrates!!

[@thehandicaphunter]

The K levels refer to an amputees mobility level. Here’s a good link that explains it. www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/your-k-level/

[@jeffw5202]

I just had a traumatic above knee amputation a couple of weeks ago and i don't know anything about prosthetics yet. But im an outdoorsman and i hunt and hike and would love to be able to continue that lifestyle. This video was posted 3 years ago.. would you still go with that foot knowing what you know now? And i guess do you need an outdoorsy knee also? Sorry im very uneducated in the subject

[@thehandicaphunter]

This is still the foot I primarily use today. My name is Thomas Benge if you look me up on Facebook.

[@donreinke5863]

No rubber foot. I would bond a hiking boot sole to the bottom of the blade. No shoe necessary either.

[@ajgarmondal9286]

How much

[@davidchalupa3791]

So I am 65 (almost) and healthy with the exception of both ankles. I am told after x-rays and C.T. scans that both ankles are out of alignment, the tallus is tilted outwards in the the socket and the inner point rubs on the middle area of the tibia, no space between on the left ankle and very little on the right ankle. They tell me I am not eligible for replacement ankles and only option is to fuse them. I will not do that yet. I play pickleball, and compete in Senior track and field but it has gotten too painful to do short runs for the javelin and to spin while throwing the discus, not to mention running the 50M. I alos enjoy hiking, biking and other outdoor activities but the ankles are limiting me. Do you recomment amputation and movimg in this direction or should I continue to tough it out? Dave in Nebraska USA.

[@thehandicaphunter]

I doubt you’ll find a doctor willing to even do it. It’s too much of a medical mal practice liability for them. I’m glad to be an amputee and it’s Mitch better than I was for the three years earlier, but I also know that I’m the outlier in most amputation situations.

[@elmaya12]

Hi friend! I have the Ossur Proflex XC but I want to buy a new foot, but what do you recommend, fillauer all pro or Ossur flex run, I practice athletics, specilly long jump but I want a foot for long distance trainning. Thank you in advance.

[@thehandicaphunter]

I use the flex run for long distance running. I can run in the fillauer but it’s not efficient or fast. The down side is that the flex run isn’t stable enough for agility. Fillauer = agility and jogging Flex run = fast and easy running but only in a straight line. I hope that helps.

[@elmaya12]

​@@thehandicaphunter thank you so much, I have the cheetah xtreme for trainning but I want another foot for warm up, so in I think is better the Fillauer even for gym, right? Do you still use your proflex XC, or you are using the fillauer insted of? Thank you

[@thehandicaphunter]

Ulises Palacios I wear the fillauer when I’m in the gym, hiking, or at work (I am in the military so I need balance and agility day to day). I wear the pro flex XC at home when I’m not doing any activity.

[@elmaya12]

@@thehandicaphunter thank you so much

[@thedon217]

@@thehandicaphunter I do heavy highway construction and am about to get a new foot. I was think the issue proflex torsion. Ive had one for 3 years and saw they made some modifications. Right now I got the freedom innovations shockwave today but I think I like the issue better. So I've gotta figure it out by tomorrow. I wear 50pounds of tools and wear boots all day.

[@downhillskier7]

Have you tried a Rush foot or Versa 2 foot?

[@thehandicaphunter]

I have a Versa 2 foot. I use it for mountainbiking. It’s awesome for that. I used the All pro for a long time before I got the Versa. But I only use it for riding, nothing else.

[@ajgarmondal9286]

Please tell my father's need this

[@thehandicaphunter]

I don’t know. It was covered under my insurance. Here is their website. fillauer.com/allpro-series/

[@reshuagrahari433]

My brother below knee amputation on 8th March and I want know how much time to take heal the amputed wound he is 20 yrs old please suggest the best prosthetic leg for normal use. I am from India

[@thehandicaphunter]

With positive attitude and good physical therapist they can be walking within months. There’s so many variables that will determine the recovery. Best thing is to stay positive. Ossur is the best for an average person who has limited activity. Otherwise I’d look at something more like the fillauer.

[@reshuagrahari433]

@@thehandicaphunter my brother's amputed leg is bone infected doctor tells us to remove infected bone by surgery it is common to bone infection after amputation first surgery is done 2month ago I afraid to again surgery please tell us average recovery time

[@davidchalupa3791]

So I am 65 (almost) and healthy with the exception of both ankles. I am told after x-rays and C.T. scans that both ankles are out of alignment, the tallus is tilted outwards in the the socket and the inner point rubs on the middle area of the tibia, no space between on the left ankle and very little on the right ankle. They tell me I am not eligible for replacement ankles and only option is to fuse them. I will not do that yet. I play pickleball, and compete in Senior track and field but it has gotten too painful to do short runs for the javelin and to spin while throwing the discus, not to mention running the 50M. I alos enjoy hiking, biking and other outdoor activities but the ankles are limiting me. Do you recomment amputation and movimg in this direction or should I continue to tough it out? Dave in Nebraska USA.

[@kingff8568]

What about the price...how much is this??

[@thehandicaphunter]

I’m not sure. My insurance covers it and I’m not even sure where I would look to find the price. Sorry about that.

[@kingff8568]

Ow😔..i realy want a this type of leg..

[@thomasarchuletajr600]

It’s been a year April and I’m still struggling is it normal for your doc to take your old hardware off your old socket and put it on your new socket he’s been telling me I’ll have a backup never happens told me I’d have a hydraulic ankle something to walk up hill so I can go outside I live on a hill. I can’t even walk up the drive way but I’m still waiting. Anyway I. Just thought it was weird that he took my old hardware off my old socket. and put it on my new one wants sell one of yours

[@thehandicaphunter]

That’s normal pending adjustments to heigh or other types of feet. Everyone progresses differently and no two amputations are the same. However, I will tell you that you should never accept a passive response. Ask the Medical provider what conditions need to be set in order for them to provide you with the device that you specifically want. Then go out and set those conditions. Make those conditions a goal and achieve them. That way the doctor has no choice but to give you what he promised.

[@YAYASWORLD-ox9in]

I have below knee surgery and I lost my leg, I need prosthesis to me.

[@YAYASWORLD-ox9in]

Thank you

[@Epha254]

Got an accident last year October and after 4 unsuccessful surgery I lost my leg 4 months ago...have not acquired prosthetic leg due to financial constraints..how can one get very very affordable prosthetic..am from Kenya 🇰🇪...pliz advise/ help

[@thehandicaphunter]

I’m in the United States and have insurance that pays for it. I imagine there’s probably so charity organizations that donate but I’m not aware at the moment.

[@Epha254]

@@thehandicaphunter thanks for your reply..unfortunately in our country we don't have such incentives..we have Ottobock company from Germany 🇩🇪 but their services and products are very expensive for an ordinary guy like me.

[@Epha254]

@@thehandicaphunter hi Hunter..how can you help me please..got a young family to look after and if I can get a prosthetic I will be able to hustle like before

[@cricketnews100M]

My leg is amputated below the knee but I don't have enough money to get a shoe.😢

[@uradumby25]

Saw a ladies video recently that talked about using her snowboarding foot (Biodapt VF2) for squatting and lifting because it keeps contact with the ground and lets you pivot forward kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3WynGSQrraCo80 oh it was annika the amputee, who commented on this

[@thehandicaphunter]

Yeah, I know Annika. I don’t have that foot, but I’ve heard good things. She uses a quick disconnect system that allows her to exchange feet rapidly on the same socket. It’s pretty interesting.

[@timothypeyton3041]

Does the va give you more than one leg ?ohhrah