[Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes

Tue Aug 23 17:32:38 UTC 2011

I have tried the new telescoping cane and it is better regarding not 
collapsing in the middle of a street etc.

On 8/23/2011 11:34 AM, Nikki wrote:
>    Thank you.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nusbaum
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> Hi Nikki,
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nikki" <daizies304 at comcast.net
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:25:50 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] [nfb-talk] new NFB canes
>
>    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
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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
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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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> -----Original Message-----
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> [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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