[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

[Arielle Silverman]

I want to keep my NFB straight cane but also have an AmbuTech folding
cane to use as a spare or when I travel to places where a folding cane
is more convenient (eg, airline travel). Are you happy with the
graphite? Is it really ultralight?

On 6/13/15, Ericka via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I don't know if they have straight cane to take a roller tip. I love my
> marshmallow roller tip. I love it for the reasons you gave in your post. I
> keep getting it stuck in places where the handle ends up sticking me in the
> gut. I try to get an Ambutech cane  the length the NFB recommends.
>
> Ericka
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 13, 2015, at 6:26 PM, Arielle Silverman via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all.
>> The cane tip discussion reminded me that I have been thinking about
>> trying one of the AmbuTech folding canes but want to get some
>> feedback. I love my lightweight NFB straight cane and could never use
>> an aluminum cane again, but I've been repeatedly disappointed by NFB's
>> telescoping and folding cane options, and sometimes it's just way more
>> convenient to use a folding cane. I'm also thinking about trying a
>> rolling tip because I think NFB tips sometimes get stuck in sidewalk
>> cracks and such. I also hate having to change my NFB tip monthly and I
>> was intrigued to read that roller tips only have to be changed once a
>> year.
>> So here are my questions. (1) Does AmbuTech have a lightweight cane
>> option similar to the NFB's fiberglass or carbon fiber canes? Would
>> graphite be the best choice if I want something light? And (2) are you
>> happy with the roller tips and as a longtime NFB cane user, do you
>> think I would have any trouble adjusting to a roller tip? Or is there
>> a better tip option?
>> Thanks, Arielle
>>
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