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

Mon Dec 14 21:38:58 UTC 2015

I found the free rigid fiberglass cane that I got from the NFB produced too 
much noise along the body of the cane.  I guess you can say, it didn't 
absorb shock as much as other canes I've had/have.  When I say, shock, I'm 
referring to when I tapped it for echolocation and when I crossed streets. 
Just too much rattling coming from the cane.  And here in Phoenix, our 
streets are so rough, they causes cars to become rattler in a short time. 
So I have to listen for car rattles and the cane's rattle was a distraction.

So Fred.  Does the Iowa canes use only that tip, then?
I prefer the mushroom or the pencil tip.  Don't like roller balls.  Can't 
read differing textures that good with them.

Vince

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> 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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> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-talk
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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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:31 AM
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>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Behalf Of Star Song via Electronics-talk
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>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes
>>
>> 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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