ShowerGlyde Model SG1

I bought the SG2 as I have Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and it was becoming unsafe to step in and out of the shower stall. It was a small step but dangerous none the less. I use a commode frame over my adjacent toilet to make sit to stand easier, so when I saw a product that was both a commode seat and sliding shower seat it, peeked my interest.

The assembly was a little time consuming, but the instructional video was clear. We had to remove the shower doors and put up a curtain. We move some things around for convenience and put slits in the shower curtain to accommodate the rails. I also put a small foot stool in the shower, so my legs were not dangling. The chair slides easily and I am able to do it myself. The release buttons to release the seat to glide are easy to use and don't take much strength. The only challenge I have is reaching the water faucet as it is behind me.

Emmanuel was a great help during the purchasing process and with a couple of questions I had once we put the bench in place. Calls and emails were answered promptly. Be sure to check the tightness of the screws on the rollers of the seat as one of mine was loose and the screw fell out. They should be tight when you get it, but this must have come loose in transit.

As for the comfort, the seat is hard, so I have ordered the seat cushion. The arm rests are not too comfortable either, but they do the job. Overall, the design and safety are good, but comfort could use some help. The hole in the commode seat could be a little larger too, to mimic a regular toilet seat. The hole is an odd shape. Lastly, it does not have a splash guard which would be helpful. Some type of splash guard that is removable would be good and the ability to flip the seat up for cleaning would be helpful too. Overall good product and I am happy with it so far. I am glad to be in the shower safely again!

This was the only unit I could find that was wide enough to be used in the Jacuzzi tub we have in our master bathroom. (see picture) It is solidly built with no shaking or wobbling. The chair glides back and forth effortlessly when occupied. The optional swivel seat on the SG1 made it ideal for our use.
I also want to point out that the customer service people were great to deal with and very responsive when I had a question. If you are looking for a high quality, durable shower transfer unit, the Shower Glide is it.

The ShowerGlyde is designed for small bathrooms, but was still too large for our bathroom. We ordered and tried three different units and brands, but none of them worked either. After initiating a return, I decided to keep this bench and have it altered. We cut off the rails to shorten them where they hit my knees while sitting on the toilet. It worked perfectly! I have used the bench twice and absolutely love it. I feel completely safe, and am able to get on/off with only a little effort. I am disabled, overweight, and 80 years old, so this is something I needed to be able to stay in my home instead of going into assisted care.

My impression is that the quality is good. I am glad I bought this roller-bearing based design, rather than a plastic sleeve sliding on a rail as is used in the less-expensive transfer chair products; maybe that works OK, but the person I care for weighs ~245 pounds, and I wanted to make life easier for myself

This chair locks in place at either end, which is good as it helps the patient feel secure when the chair is not being moved. The only problem is that she has insufficient strength to operate these push-controlled locks, so I have to do this, and to do that for the "far" lock requires me to stretch over her legs, which is more "personal proximity" than I would prefer. In other words, I would prefer to not have to almost rest my head on her knees when I am releasing the far chair-lock.

Another issue concerns the side of the device the armrest is installed. The instructions specify to install the armrest at the end of the transfer-bench **inside** the bathtub (next to the bathtub wall). That didn't really make sense to me for two reasons: it decreases the usable width of the bathtub slightly, and that for us, it makes sense to use the armrest to sit *down* on the transfer chair when approaching it from the outside of the tub or preparing to stand up after the shower. So I installed the arm on what is the "out-side" of the transfer bench from the bathtub's point of view. It is stable and works well, because the armrest is almost directly over the outside legs, so unbalancing the unit is not a concern.

And you might want to buy a soft cushion for the seat, because this seat is hard molded plastic, unlike one of the less-expensive products which *does* have a cushioned seat. Unfortunately, that product slides-on-a-rail, which was a non-starter with me.

This product is sturdy, well-built, I would buy it again, and other than a few small design tweaks, is helpful.

Best sturdy chair.love swivel seat.bought the cushioned seat. Also great
But mine had to be 60 inches it’s perfect except it’s one piece and we use that bathroom.so I carry it out and put it back. But still think it’s the best thing I bought so far that was sturdy.and works well.