[Blindtlk] Cane suggestions needed please!
Nikki Wunderlich
nikki0222 at gmail.com
Mon Mar 14 23:51:47 UTC 2011
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>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; <blinddog3 at charter.net>
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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