[Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

[Judy Jones]

Wow, I have had my NFB telescoping cane, works excellently indoors and out, 
and have never had to change a tip monthly.  I've been using the telescoping 
canes for years with no issues.

The graphite canes will be heavier.  The only roller tip I have seen that 
does not get stuck in much is the roller ball tip, and those definitely give 
you a smooth ride, on city streets or in the country, but they are not as 
compact, as the tip itself is approximately  2.5 inches in diameter.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Arielle Silverman via blindtlk
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 5:26 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Arielle Silverman
Subject: [Blindtlk] AmbuTech graphite folding canes with roller tips

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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