[Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes

[Pamela Dominguez]

I had a carbon fiber splinter in my hand for a long time.  I kept telling 
people I had a splinter, because it would prick me, then it would hide deep 
in my skin.  It took my father and brother to get it out finally.  Pam.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jude DaShiell via Electronics-talk
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 10:23 PM
To: Gerald Levy via Electronics-talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes

I got a couple rigid carbon fiber canes from n.f.b. and these are half
the weight of an aluminum cane and are tough.

I decided to not get fiberglass canes since the last time one of those
broke I made the mistake of picking up the pieces and ended up having to
remove fiberglass from under the skin of my hand afterwards.  It's a
good idea never to touch broken fiberglass at all.

On Sun, 13 Dec 2015, Gerald Levy via Electronics-talk wrote:

> Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 09:39:41
> From: Gerald Levy via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>     <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes
>
>
> Even lighter are the free, rigid fiberglass white canes offered by the 
> NFB. You can order one by visiting the following site:
>
> https://nfb.org/free-cane-program
>
>
> Gerald
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:30 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: 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-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Star Song via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 8:45 AM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Star Song
> 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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