[Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

[David Evans]

Dear Dianne,

I like the NFB telescoping canes and have used them for over 25 years.
I have used other canes, but I found the telescoping canes to be the best 
for my needs.
They are the lightest of all the canes and collapse into the shortest and 
most compact package when not in use.
I have even attached a "D"ring carabineer clip , up close to the end of the 
handle and it lets me quickly clip them on my belt loop, or in your case a 
purse strap, which frees up my hands and ensures that I never walk off and 
forget my cane or where I left it.  I can even snap open my cane with just 
one hand and collaspe it with just one hand too.
When I open the cane, I give it a good tug to ensure that it does not 
collapse on me and I cup my hand over the end cap as I pound it down to 
collapse it closed.
They come in fiber glass, which is more flexible and tough, or the carbon 
fiber, which is more stiffer but lighter.

The price is about the same and I usually replace them, broken or not once 
every 4-5 years.
I use them as props in White Cane demonstrations and use the parts to repair 
or rebuild canes for myself and others.


David Evans and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane Graves" <princess.di2007 at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes


> 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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