[Electronics-Talk] [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes

[Jude DaShiell]

The carbon fiber is no better than the fiberglass in that case.

On Sun, 27 Dec 2015, Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk wrote:

> Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2015 13:06:42
> From: Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
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> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <geodom at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Lightweight Canes
> 
> 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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