[Blindtlk] Choosing Cane Lengths

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good morning, Jim,

Seems you and I both appreciate identical styles of what I like to 
call sticks. Just wanted to let ya know.
Car 36 AM 12/29/2014, you wrote:
>I agree with Dave.  For me, I'd rather have it up to my nose rather than my
>chin.
>I'm definitely a tapper and like a good long and light cane that is easy to
>use.
>
>As for two sizes of canes, I figure that it's easier to have a longer cane
>and simply shorten up when necessary.
>Jim
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
>Andrews via blindtlk
>Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 6:36 AM
>To: Szostak, Christine; Blind Talk Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Choosing Cane Lengths
>
>This is something that is a personal preference, to a great extent.  Most of
>us in the NFB prefeer longer canes, the general consensus is to use a cane
>that comes up between the chin and nose, in your case that would probably be
>around 54 inches.
>
>Dave
>
>At 06:43 AM 12/29/2014, you wrote:
> >Hi All,
> >   What are your recommendations for cane lengths? I am 5 ft exactly
> >and a relatively fast walker.
> >Happy holidays!
> >Chris
>
>          David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
>E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>
>
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