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Stair Bar for Increased Safety

Estimated reading time 3 min. Published 15.09.2020
Stairs can be both difficult and dangerous to climb without good support. In this article we'll look at the stair bar AssiStep, and how it can increase safety and support for you or your loved ones.

What is the AssiStep Stair Bar?

The stair bar AssiStep is a brand new and revolutionary product that makes it simpler to climb stairs, as well as providing increased support and safety. The AssiStep brings value to you by offering a firm and solid handle that is moved along an innovative and patented railing system.

The railing system for the AssiStep stair bar is made out of stainless steel and anodized aluminium, which means that it will both provide grip and support to those who only need to use a solid handrail, and increased support to those who enjoy the benefits of the additional handle.

How does the AssiStep work?

Descending

As the video shows, the AssiStep is moved down the stairs by slightly lifting the outer section of the handle. You can then push it one arm length in front of you. When force is applied to the handle, it automatically locks in place, ensuring that you can descend the staircase at your own pace.

Ascending

When ascending the stairs, the AssiStep is pushed up along the railing system. When the handle is pulled downwards, it automatically locks into position, providing increased support and safety while ascending the stairs. For each step you climb, you typically push the handle one arm length in front of you to create sufficient distance between yourself and the handle.

Stair bar AssiStep for seniors
AssiStep while descending the stairs
AssiStep - Alternative to lift for stairs
AssiStep while ascending the stairs

Who should consider installing the AssiStep?

The stair bar AssiStep is today used by a variety of users, with the youngest being only 4 years old and the oldest being 98 years old.

Most AssiStep users have one of the following aspects in common:

  1. Troubles or difficulties climbing stairs without support
  2. Fear of falling in the stairs
  3. Reduced balance, mobility or gait function
  4. Want a discrete and health promoting solution in the staircase

The AssiStep can be both a user friendly and safe solution to the stair problem if one of the above resonates with you.

Stair bar AssiStep for children with CP
Stair bar AssiStep for rehab

How to stimulate activity in your own home while keeping safe?

We developed the stair bar AssiStep to stimulate activity and safety in your own home

Since the launch in 2015, the product is now installed in more than 20 countries world-wide, and it became available in Canada in September 2020.

The AssiStep is certified by the leading global certification organization TÜV, and it's approved for users weighing up to 264 lbs / 120 kg. The AssiStep can be installed in both straight stairs and curved stairs and gives a solid and firm support in front of you when walking up or down. It significantly reduces the risk of falling by providing a barrier between you and the stair, giving you confidence in your everyday life.

Why is the AssiStep a good choice?

Award winning design

The AssiStep is designed and developed by engineers and industrial designers from Norway's leading Technical University.

The AssiStep is designed to blend naturally into your home environment as a discrete solution.

Can be installed in most types of stairs

AssiStep is designed to be easily adaptable to your stair. It can be installed in both straight and curved stairs as well as stairs with flat landings.

Keeps you safe and active

The AssiStep has been tested and certified by the leading inspection institution TÜV from Germany. It's approved for users weighing up to 264 pounds / 120 kg and is compliant with all required technical safety standards.

Takes up very little space

When the handle is folded, you'll only notice the beautiful stainless steel handrail.

Choose your AssiStep

Configure your AssiStep - in just a few steps!

What kind of stair do you have?

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Who are you? Are you a private person or an institution that wants the AssiStep?

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We need your postal code to find our nearest distributor and to calculate shipping and installation costs.

Because you have a different type of staircase, we would like to offer a house inspection to give you a price offer.

We are sorry to inform you that we don't have a supplier in the country you have chosen. You can still complete the form, and we will send you information about AssiStep.

On some occasions we need more information about your stairs. We therefore ask for your phone number so we can contact you if needed. We need the e-mail address in order to send you the offer and provide more information.

Please verify the information before you submit.

When you have submitted the form, you’ll receive an e-mail with more information about the AssiStep. Your information is safe with us, and we’ll only share it with our distributor in your country.
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