[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

Sun Jun 14 05:16:39 UTC 2015

Hi,
  Just go to:

http://www.ambutech.com

  You can order via phone or online )their number is right on the site). I find the phone version is easier since I am so new, but if you know exactly what you want/need, ordering via online is probably the faster option. Note that they ship slowly (it takes about 1.5-2 weeks for shipments from them to arrive).
Happy Sunday!
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 Ericka via blindtlk
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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
> Shorter University
> Rome, Georgia
> szostak.1 at osu.edu
> cszostak at shorter.edu
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> blindcowgirl1993--- via blindtlk
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> tips
> 
> I find the graphite Cain is too heavy. It hurts my wrist after a while.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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