[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

[Graves, Diane]

Niki

They aren't necessarily more durable. Most are made of either carbon fiber or fiberglass. The telescoping canes just kind of collapse so that the cane collapses inside the handle. You just do this by tapping the cane on the ground until it gives and then you just either draw the cane up or push it downward. I like the concept a lot. They're sleek and can slip right into a purse. What I don't like is they're tendency to collapse if they are not pulled tight enough which becomes more difficult as they age. I am anxious to try this new telescoping cane, and see if it is better about this.


Diane Graves
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    Thanks and yes, I would have to agree with you on the straight canes 
being a hassle.
How do telescope canes fold up?
Are they lighter or more durable?

-----Original Message----- 
From: Graves, Diane
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 2:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Niki,

You might try the telescoping canes, or even the straight canes. I 
personally don't like the straight canes much because they can't be put up 
when in a car, a restaurant or other places where things are really close 
quarters. But a lot of people prefer the straight canes.

Diane Graves
Civil Rights Specialist
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
Behalf Of Nikki
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

    Not to butt in, but I was curious about something.
Is there a new kind of cane that is lighter weight than the graphite folding
canes?
I'm tired of having to fold my cane every time I get in a car or at the
grocery store with my mom, I don't like making people wait on me.

So any insight would be nice.
Thanks and God bless you all.
Nikki

-----Original Message----- 
From: Cindy Handel
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Oh, OK. Thanks.  I have heard of these. There was actually a discussion of
them on this list a few weeks ago.

I have a 50/50 cane, which I use on occasion. But, I'll still stick with my
long, straight fiberglass cane. It's the best I've found.

Cindy


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