[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

Sun Jun 14 04:34:51 UTC 2015

Hi,
  I tend to agree, though I am getting used to it. I have tried the slim-line and found  it to feel  a bit too flexible for my  liking. 

  My recommendation would be to do what I did when I was first getting my cane. I contacted Ambutech and ordered by phone. During the order, I told them that I was not certain which of the two canes would be the best for me. I wanted something super light but was concerned about the fact that since I was totally blind I did not want to rely on something meant for identification and light-travel purposes primarily. Since I was really undecided they let me try out both canes to see which was the best fit and actually only charged me for one.
Have a great weekend,
Chris
Dr. Christine M. Szostak
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences
Shorter University
Rome, Georgia
szostak.1 at osu.edu
cszostak at shorter.edu

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of blindcowgirl1993--- via blindtlk
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

I find the graphite Cain is too heavy. It hurts my wrist after a while.

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> On Jun 13, 2015, at 9:50 PM, Arielle Silverman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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