[Blindtlk] Cane suggestions needed please!

[David]

Well, I personally use a straight fiber glass cane that goes just below my
nose. (That is the standard measurement for those type of canes.) The
telescopic cane isn't too bad, but it tends to collapse at inconvenient
times unless the sections are very tight. If you're still going to use a
folding cane, then maybe you would do well with a rolling tip as those canes
are extremely heavy, but I'm no expert in those canes at all. The fiber
glass or carbon fiber straight canes are the best in my opinion, as they
provide the greatest sensitivity, as well as flexibility. I hope this helps.
David
-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of James Kelm
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 12:28 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List; blinddog3 at charter.net
Subject: [Blindtlk] Cane suggestions needed please!

Dear friends,

    I am looking at purchasing a new spiffy hot rod car of a cane, and I am
hoping that some of the mobility experts on this list can help me select the
appropriate cane!

    I am currently using, and have been using for years, a straight folding
cane.  I do a lot of in and out of buildings, as well as a lot of traveling
within the interior of buildings.  I therefore like a cane that I can "fold"
and "unfold" quickly and easily, and that is convenient to stow away when I
am not traveling.  Because of this, a rigid cane is a big hassle for me!  I
like the folding cane, but I am considering getting a telescoping cane.  My
thought is that it will be convenient, and I tend to have a rather light
touch, so I do not need something that will withstand a lot of abuse.  I
also think that it might be a nifty little sport model, to be able to stow
away a very small cane, but quickly pull it out to its length when I need to
go.  Do any of you have suggestions, or feedback concerning the telescoping
canes?

    Secondly, I am considering the advantages/disadvantages of putting a
roller tip on the new cane.  I tend to use a constant contact mythod, rather
than a tap tap style.  Although I have not had any significant issues, I am
wondering if it would be a bit more smooth given my cane method, if my cane
had a roller tip on it.  Am I correct, or is my thinking flawed?

    Lastly, I am a statuesque 5 feet 5 inches tall.  My current folding cane
is 53 inches.  I am thinking that it is too long for me, and that my new
cane should be slightly shorter, maybe around 46 or 48 inches.  As I said,
most of my travel is done within buildings, and I find that the current
length of my cane is always getting caught in objects, or I am having to
pull it more closely into my body to allow it to be used in tighter spaces.
I often feel like either me, or my cane can fit in spaces where I am
traveling, but not both of us!  LOLL

    Thank you so much for your help!  I sincerely appreciate your guidance
and suggestions!


Your Brother in Christ,
Pastor James Kelm
Foundational Christian Family Ministry
www.fcfministry.org


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