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Hi Mark, I use a passive vacuum suspension on my challenger, currently using an Ossur Seal in X liner, previously an X5. on the rough ground it performs better than most, because of the general bouncy ness of it. Make sure you pick the right heel wedge for you though. The other thing to be careful of is the back of the spring, it can catch when going downstairs but after some practice, you get used to it. Providing you are happy with the looks I would say the challenger is one of the best feet out there, it's definitely the best ESR foot I've used. It genuinely puts a spring back in my step when I use it compared to other feet. I was hoping to release a video on it, but other things always seem to get in the way.

@@electedamputeeuk8208 thanks man! I can’t wait to try it. I have been an amputee for a year now and I’ve been using the Triton. I don’t really like it. It is my first foot though so I don’t really have anything to compare it against. It feels like a wooden foot once you hit a certain speed. My prosthetist says you can technically run in it which I find comical.

@@markkicksass2448 The triton was my first foot as well, I have tried quite a few since, and the challenger is still my favorite. it will take some getting used to though as it is very springy. Good luck!

@@electedamputeeuk8208 I just got my challenger and it blows that Triton and Taleo out of the water! There is no comparison. For active guy in his 30s the challenger is freaking amazing compared to the Triton. I will be returning my Triton for this challenger.

I had my amputation surgery at QEQM hospital

If you ask your local prosthetics center they should be able to help you. in the UK they are not available on the NHS unfortunately.

The price will be dependent on your limb center and region, but it is likely to be in the region of tens of thousands of pounds

I do expect that top tier wow factor and want to run and sprint. I would love to be my former self pre accident and amputation. Right above the knee amputee

@@nasserrachedi5238 Hi Nasser, getting back to a pre-accident state is an admirable goal. The emPower is not able to run or sprint, so may not be the best foot for you. I'm told for above knees, having a microprocessor knee makes more of a difference than a foot does, so it might be worth looking into what knees you can get. For feet, a Challenger from Ottobock might suit you, that is what I use daily, and it is my favorite ESR foot so far.

Hi Andy, we followed the manufacturer's recommendations for the ankle to make a fair comparison between feet. I'm interested to know more about how it feels to you during walking?

Absolutely great in all fairness. There's a feature called dorsilock (sp), whereby the foot locks towards the end of its dorsiflexion movement. It sounds like this wasn't set correctly which would explain your odd rollover feeling, i would say it was locking too soon in your gait. I found that the calibration wizard was always close, but never quite right, and minor tweeks on each setup made for the perfect configuration.

Hi Joseph, sure id be happy to, is there a best way for us to get in touch?

@@electedamputeeuk8208 Thanks for the quick response! Instagram would work good for me if you have it.

@@josephkaisner4581 I don't have an Instagram account, but please email ElectedAmputeeUK@hotmail.com and we can exchange contact details

Bro cld University me some info on the ankle with out the motor on it I have same foot as I was given 27 yr ago ,but have tendinosis on my good leg as I started using an e bike .I've had to stop using my bike and dnt ,not able to walk far but my prosthesis just basically says get on with it ,

Hello Cristian, Unfortunately I don't have the Taleo anymore as it was for a trial only, but given the choice I would use the Taleo as a secondary limb and an Ottobock challenger as a primary. The Taleo would be good for times when I need to wear trousers or boots. This would be my preference based on what I use them for, and you mind find other feet work better for you. I am aiming to review the challenger next as it is my daily foot, but I haven't had the time just recently.

Hi Subhash, I am a below knee so may not be the best to comment on feet for above knees but I would recommend something like the Ottobock Triton, or the Ossur Proflex. The Taleo is rather soft so it may not feel like a great fit, but I could be wrong. From speaking to above-knee amputees the most critical part is the knee to a comfortable walking experience. Are you able to get an Ottobock C-Leg or another microprocessor knee?

@@electedamputeeuk8208 I can't afford a microprocessor, Taleo is good or bad compare with triton and profiles xc, sir? .thank you

@@subhashkssubhash5194 Fair enough, I would recommend trialling both the Taleo and triton. I would personally prefer the Taleo, but I don't know if the softness would interfere with the locking mechanism in the knee. What foot do you use at the moment?

@@electedamputeeuk8208 I am an new amputee surgery has been done 6months ago

@@subhashkssubhash5194 In that case I would recommend the Triton, it's great for learning to walk in. Speak to your prosthetist about it, and work out what the best foot for you would be based on what is available to them.

HI Austin, thanks for getting in touch, it can be difficult to get through all the company branding to determine how a leg actually performs. This of course is just my opinion on the legs that I review and others may have a different experience, so the only way to know is to try them yourself. Hiking is a tricky one to gauge for feet, I still think the EmPower would be best when compared to the other microprocessor ankles. The other option is ESR (Energy Storage and Return) feet, similar to the Taleo that I have already reviewed. Depending on how 'Active' you want to be on the hikes I would recommend the Ottobock Challenger, it's a blade-style foot that has a heel and can fit in shoes. it's lightweight and springy so deals with the rough ground well and provides a spring to your step for those instances where you might need to pick up the pace. I am hoping to do a Challenger review soon, but am short of time. I have owned one for 3 years now and use it every day, long walks and hikes included. I hope this helps. The challenger is likely to be within funding for servicemen, I'm not sure about the EmPower, however. Are you a below or above-knee amputee?

@@electedamputeeuk8208 thank you for the reply mate. That’s awesome knowledge! I’m currently healing after my last op, so no foot for a couple more weeks. Last time I had a pretty basic one. It was technically an ESR thingy, but it was useless. Gave me no push off or power, at most a slight cushion from impact of walking. But it was just a freebie, so can’t complain. But the more I used it, especially on uneven ground, the more it busted up my knee. I will definitely look into the challenger leg. I do need something for more extreme kind of things that I can smash about a bit more. Have you ever tried running legs? I hate running, but I need to keep fit as years on my ass has made me tubby hehehe. For the EmPower, I fed the info to my leg person. Seems I should be entitled to it on my scheme. It’s a bit rare for someone to have my entitlements so it’s hard for me to find info on things. But she said there is another guy who she did who had the same one through the same thing, so it looks pretty likely I may get one (I hope). According to her, as long as it has the CE stamp (mass produced and tested for normies) and I have a good use for it, it’s funded. That’s awesome news! I hear I can have a few types depending on what I can justify for uses. The only issue, like I said, I just don’t know what is available out there and what’s good and what’s just “marketing” speak. Being new to all this, I just don’t know what’s good and what’s a waste of money. Although I’m not paying, I would still be stuck with a dud leg, when there is others out there I can use.

@@SimplyAustins That's great news! cutting through the marketing jargon is my main goal. you can ask for foot trials before you commit to getting one, and I would recommend doing so as they may not be right for you. I have used the challenger for running and it performs well, I can't run regularly at the moment as running changes my stump shape, and then my sockets don't fit, but it's one of my long-term goals. I have heard good things about the Blatchford Blade XT for all-terrain running, but I haven't used one personally so I cant compare it to the challenger.