[Blindtlk] Cane suggestions needed please!

[Nikki Wunderlich]

Hello

I've put some input in on this subject all ready, but I forgot to mention I 
did have a telescopic cane for a very short time, but it got shut in a door 
when I was traveling. So I unfortunately didn't get to use it long. I'd like 
to get another one, because I from my brief experience with them actually 
like them better than the standard folding canes that can be in 4 or more 
pieces.  If any one knows where I can buy one with out going to the NFB 
convention, and with out having to use a credit card I'd highly appreciate 
the information. By the way I live in Minnesota.
Sincerely,
Nikki Wunderlich
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Kelm" <jameskelm at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 1:27 AM
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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