[Blindtlk] One More Cane Question

[Chris Nusbaum]

I agree. As someone who used a traditional NFB rigid cane for a long time, I
have become very fond of the quality of information I get from the NFB metal
disk tip, particularly in the form of sound. For this reason, I still have
an NFB tip on my Ambutech cane. I'm getting the best of both worlds, I
guess. <Smile.>

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alyssa via
blindtlk
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 3:37 PM
To: Szostak, Christine; Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] One More Cane Question

Good choice! I've had similar prophets with the nfb folding canes. I just
thought I would  mention them since this is an NFB list. I've used the slim
line model on a college campus without it breaking. They are a good cane. I
have a friend that uses the ultra light one. I think it's decent as well.
The nice thing about Ambutech is your choice in tips. The one thing i enjoy
about the slim line is how easy it is to replace the tip. Instead of a hook,
it has a screw which works out much better for my hands. I'm glad I could be
helpful and happy new year to all!
Alyssa 

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> On Jan 2, 2015, at 2:28 PM, Szostak, Christine via blindtlk
<blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Very much so. I have decided to go ahead and order an Ambutech cane given
the multiple supporters of it so thanks for all of the help!
> Happy holidays!
> Chris
> ________________________________________
> From: Chris Nusbaum [cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 2, 2015 3:24 PM
> To: Szostak, Christine; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Blindtlk] One More Cane Question
> 
> Chris,
> 
> Happy New Year to you and to everyone on this list. May 2015 bring 
> many blessings for us all.
> 
> Regarding your question, I currently use an Ambutech ultra-light 
> folding cane and love it. It is very durable, but is also relatively 
> light for a folding cane as its name suggests. The Slim Line model 
> which Alyssa recommends is also very good. I would not recommend the 
> NFB folding cane, however. I used one successfully for about 3 months. 
> After that time the cane began to break to the point that I could no 
> longer collapse most of its sections. They may have fixed this since I
returned mine, however.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Szostak, Christine via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 10:23 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blindtlk] One More Cane Question
> 
> HI All,
>  Ok, sorry for the many many cane-related questions, but I have one
more:).
> I have been looking for canes and am finding myself not sure which 
> manufacturers have the best quality. I am interested in one with a 
> soft grip, light weight, and sturdy feel that is collapsible. Any 
> recommendations for manufacturers and types or at least 
> recommendations for good places to find really helpful info about 
> making  the right decision for myself, would be much appreciated.
> Happy new year to all!
> Chris
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