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

Mon Dec 14 18:33:39 UTC 2015

Hello,

Well, buying them is a pain, but I have found the Iowa canes from the Iowa
Department for the blind to be a great compromise.  They aren't the
lightest, but are ok and they are very rugged.  I do not like the carbon
fiber because, to me, they are too stiff, I like a little flex in the cane
to absorb the times when the tip gets stuck.  They use the standard NFB tip
so they are easy to maintain.

Iowa has a convoluted ordering procedure which takes a couple weeks, so they
will not work in an emergency.  I totally agree with the idea of keeping a
telescoping cane in  a backpack for emergencies.  One time my cane fell into
a sewer so a backup was very handy. Spare tips are also a necessity in my
backpack.

The free NFB canes are great to use, though they are not durable, but they
are free.  The free canes are very light and have some flex to them.  I love
using them.

Warmest Regards,

Fred 

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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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> 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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> 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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