[Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

[Diane Graves]

Greetings to all,

 

I have been using one of the newest NFB canes-the folding carbon fiber-for
right around 3 month now, and just had one of the joints break on me. The
sections themselves are still in tact, but the joint that holds two of the
sections together is no longer there.

 

My question is twofold, I guess. I am first of all wondering whether these
canes can be repaired, and if so, is it cost effective to do so, or does it
make more sense to just discard this one and order something else.

 

Although I really like the thin, seemingly more attractive style of this
can, I probably would purchase another one of these if this is any
indication of their life span. On the other hand, I really dislike the make
of the backup cane that I have, because it is extremely heavy and isn't as
sleek looking.

 

Anyway, any information about repair appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Diane Graves