[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

[Arielle Silverman]

Thanks! I looked up the Slim Line, and it was advertised as being
great for "identification-only or light duty" but that is also "half
the weight of a graphite mobility cane". If I want a light cane I can
use for serious travel, would the "graphite mobility cane" be the best
choice or is the ultralight slim-line cane strong enough?
Arielle

On 6/13/15, AlyssaHenson via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Yes there is. The slim line cane is similar to the NFB folding cane in
> weight and also has 7 sections. The difference is the joints are way better
> built. I've used both NFB style and roller tips on these canes successfully.
> I don't think the adjustment will be too hard.
> Alyssa
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 13, 2015, at 6:37 PM, Arielle Silverman via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 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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