[Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes

[Judy Jones]

That is also my cane of choice.

Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Question About Repairing Canes


>
> 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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