[Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

[Diane Graves]

Hi Guys,

Thanks to all who responded to my question about cane repair. It is good to
know that the NFb will repair these, as I have only been using this one
about 3 months. I need a cane that is going too have a much longer life than
that. At the same time I want one that is easy to handle, and isn't bulky
and unattractive.

I am definitely going to check out the revolution canes too. Thanks so much
for this referral Jasmine. I had a graphite cane years ago. At that time
they were being sold by California Canes, a company which has apparently
gone out of business. I really liked the one I had and have wanted another
one just like it ever since mine gave out.

Diane Graves


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jasmine
Kotsay
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:33 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

Hi,
	I don't have the answer to the part of your email about the caane
being repaired, but I know that Revolution has canes that are graphite.
They're pretty light.  I have one myself, and I like it.  I don't have much
experience with NFB canes.

Sincerely,
Jasmine

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Diane Graves <princess.di2007 at gmail.com
To: <Blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:59:31 -0500
Subject: [Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

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



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