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DISCLAIMER:
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

The Bowling Arm

ILC Reference NO 71:41:002
Item sourced from ILC ACT database


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Short Description
A long handled device that enables the user to pick up, carry and deliver a bowl or jack, without bending. Constructed from marine grade steel alloy with a green polyester finish.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
Method of Use: - Grasp handle with fingers. Push down with thumb on spring loaded lever to grasp bowl.
- Lever needs to be held in this position until bowl is
released. Delivery of the bowl is achieved by a pendulum
swing from the shoulder and releasing the thumb pressure.
- The device weighs less than 1000g and can accommodate a
knuckle width of 90mm.
Useful For: - People who are unable to bend to access bowls. (eg. back
injuries).
- People who are are unable to achieve the finger positions
necessary to hold a bowl. (eg. amputated fingers, poor
dexterity).


Dimensions
Overall Length (mm)   635

Additional Comment
. Requires considerable thumb pressure.
. Accommodates any size bowl or jack.
. Acceptable by bowling authorities (ABC and RVBA) at all levels of
competition.
. Can be constructed to special dimensions.
. Suitable for use with either right or left hand.
. Could be used from seated position (eg. wheelchair)
. Palm pressure model available.


Place Of Manufacture
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Australian Made


Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
HARKER, MR T,   ST LEONDARDS, VIC
HILLS BOWLS CENTRE,THE,   EASTWOOD, NSW

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