[Blindtlk] the new canes

Tue Mar 22 16:34:43 UTC 2011

Hello David

I do understand your instructions, but I was asking where I can get a 
telescopic cane, not how to use them. Thanks for the information though!

Sincerely,
Nikki
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] the new canes

> Dear Nikki ,
>
> I have used both fiberglass and carbon fiber canes and I can tell you that 
> the fiber glass canes are very tough and are more flexible and will take a 
> great beating before breaking.  The Carbon fiber canes are much lighter 
> and stiffer and is what I use now.  They are much easier to break than the 
> fiber glass fiber canes, but do give a better "feel" for traveling than 
> the fiber glass canes.
> I keep my canes that I break and use them for parts to fix others with.
> There are some things to watch out for when using the telescoping canes.
> First, pull the cane our and twist the sections as you give them a tug to 
> get the sections nice and tight.
> I also catch the tip between my feet and give a upward tug on the top 
> section to do the same thing when my hands are full and this works well 
> too.
> I can even "whip" my cane open, with one hand, once I have the stopper 
> loose and it will lock the cane open too.  It may be hard to collapse the 
> cane later, but I deal with it then.
>
> To collapse the cane, I place my hand over the end cap and then lift the 
> tip off the ground and begin a pounding motion to drive each section of 
> the cane straight down and to collapse within the next section until the 
> cane is collapsed and the stopper is firmly in the largest section of the 
> handle.
> I have found that taking a metal washer, with the same size hole as the 
> smallest section of the cane, and cutting it half in to with a hacksaw and 
> the bending the ends open so I can slip it around the small section just 
> above the stopper, but before the second section and then bending the 
> washer flat again helps to keep the second section from being driven down 
> between the stopper and the second section of the cane and splitting the 
> stopper which prevents the cane from staying closed and loses the stopper. 
> I also have to sand or file the edges of the washer until it will go 
> inside of the largest section of the cane to get to fully close and a 
> little glue on the washer and stopper keeps it in place.
>
> I hope that you can follow what I wrote and understand.
> Right now I am tired and things are not making sense to me anymore.  I am 
> going to bed and I hope that you understand.  If not let me know.
>
> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nikki Wunderlich" <nikki0222 at gmail.com>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] the new canes
>
>
>>I unfortunately can't answer your question, although I'm curious myself.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at att.net>
>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "NFB Talk Mailing 
>> List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 9:35 PM
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] the new canes
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I am informed by the NFB independance market that the fiberglass cane is 
>>> going away to be replaced entirely by the carbin fiber.  I understand 
>>> that the new carbin fiber teloscopic canes are supposed to be better 
>>> than the ones available prior to January.  I was just wondering if 
>>> anybody here could tell me how the new version differs from the old one 
>>> and if there are any improvments?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>>>
>>> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
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