[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

[Jeanette]

I agree with Alyssa. It's a matter of personal preference. I've used the graphite cane and the aluminum cane , I recommend the cane from the NFB. It does not fold up, but it detects things and you're way better than the other canes.

Dr. Jeanette McAllister
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> On Jun 14, 2015, at 9:51 AM, AlyssaHenson via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am totally blind and have used the slim line model regularly with no problems. I think it's all a matter of personal preference.
> Alyssa 
> 
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>> On Jun 13, 2015, at 8:50 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
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