[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

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Sun Jun 14 05:10:59 UTC 2015 

Now that's a good idea! I've never ordered directly from the company before. I suppose I can Google to find out how.

Ericka
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> On Jun 13, 2015, at 11:34 PM, Szostak, Christine via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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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.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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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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