[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Mon Aug 22 22:23:46 UTC 2011

Welcome to the NFB!  You’ll find we don’t tend to let people "take" 
our preferred canes around here!

And speaking of taking things, there’s a lot of things we tend to 
"not take".  Y'know, stuff like, "You can’t do that because you’re 
blind", "That won’t be possible for you", and "You need to learn to 
accept the limitations blindness places upon you" for starters.  
Nope, we don’t take any of that around here!  *grin*

But back to canes for a moment…  Why on earth anyone would want a 
heavier cane is beyond me—though I once did myself prefer such 
myself.  A lighter and longer cane allows you to move faster, with a 
natural stride, use an effective cane technique (which usually means 
more centered) for a longer period of time, with less fatigue.  Yeah, 
it necessarily means the cane is not indestructible, but if you learn 
to use a cane as a tool rather than wield it like a club, that 
doesn’t matter much.

Joseph - KF7QZC

On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 03:25:50PM -0500, Nikki wrote:
>   So there's a new telescoping cane?
>I was unaware of new canes in general, lol.
>I'm fairly new to NFB.
>So I always thought that graphite canes were the best.
>Then a mobility instructor for the state of KY took my graphite cane, 
>which I loved, and gave me a metal, heavier cane.
>I was so mad, lol.
>But I remember buying 5.
>Haha. So I lost a few in the gutters while waiting for a bus, but 
>it's something to laugh at, now.
>
>Anyway, what is that new telescoping cane called? and can you order 
>them yet?
>
>
>-----Original Message----- From: Graves, Diane
>Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 3:04 PM
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>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes
>
>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
>Civil Rights Specialist
>Indiana Civil Rights Commission
>Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
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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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>
>   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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>
>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
>Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
>317-232-2647
>
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>George Washington Carver
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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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>
>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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