[Blindtlk] cane advice

[David Andrews]

The type and length of a cane is certainly primarily a personal 
preference thing -- although many of us in the NFB have definite 
opinions.  For myself I regard the telescopic cane as a backup, for 
the reasons you give.  If you tap hard, which I do, it tends to 
colapse periodically, that is one or more joints let go and it 
telescopes in.  So, I carry one when I travel, as a backup.  The most 
reliable cane is a ong straight one.  It can be somewhat less 
convenient at times, although one learns how to handle, store and use 
it quickly.  It can be damaged, but not as easily as a folding or 
telescoping cane.  Thus my statement that it is more reliable.  I 
also think it gives better tactile feedback too.

Dave

At 02:30 AM 6/24/2014, you wrote:
>Hello.
>
>I'd like to ask what you think about certain canes, mainly the telescopic
>canes.  I use them but am finding that I'm not very sure of them or myself
>when I'm walking because they seem to want to collapse on me at the worst
>time.  I fear tightening them too much because I don't want the bottom joint
>to come out or damage.
>
>I don't know if this is normal for these canes but I have had two now and
>seem to find the same issues.
>
>Any advice or ideas?  I was told these would be the best canes to use
>because they were easy to use and store but I want to know.
>
>Tom
>

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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