[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] Re: Lightweight Canes

[cheez]

The carbon fiber canes I've had started splintering after a few weeks of 
usage.  I had to pull splinters out of my hands and fingers quite a bit. 
Also, when I smacked one on the side of the sidewalk once, it tore right up 
the shaft, as if someone had taken a knife to it.  So I use canes that 
aren't made out of any fiber now.

Vince

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>I like them but they break too easily for my use case so I had to go to
> the Ambutech canes which are heavier but much more sturdy.
>
> Andy
>
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> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
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> I like the carbon fiber canes the NFB sells.  They are sturdy and
> lightweight.  You can find them at the NFB Materials Center through
> links on NFB.org.  They come as either straight or telescoping.
> I wouldn't use telescoping for all-day use, as they sometimes get
> wobbly, but I have one I throw in my backpack in case my guide dog gets
> sick when we're out.
> Tracy
>
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> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes
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> Hello all,
> This is a low-tech question, as I know of no such list. If there is
> another appropriate list, please let me know. I had a slim very
> lightweight cane from California Canes(which is no longer in
> business) for many years and loved it. However at Thanksgiving it was
> run over by a car and broken in half. Does anyone know where I could get
> a very lightweight slim cane? I have the usual type from Ambutech as a
> back-up, but they are twice as heavy and more like carrying a tank for
> me. Also the super light aluminum identity cane is too fragile to carry
> for every day use. If anyone knows of a company that makes a lightweight
> cane I would be very grateful. Shonen
>
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