[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[Antonio Guimaraes]

I couldn't accurately tel you how often I change a ip on the cane, but you're right in saying the Iowa cane takes an NFB tip.

Actually if I am not mistaken, and memory serves me right, Iowa or their suppliers provide what everyone calls the NFB tip.

Antoniko
On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Robert Spangler wrote:

> Hello Antonio,
> 
> That is amazing that you've had a cane last that long.  How often do
> you replace the tip?  I believe that cane uses the same type of tip
> that the NFB straight canes do.
> 
> Thanks,
> Robby
> 
> On 10/17/10, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Alex,
>> 
>> I use an Iowa Cane available from the Iowa Department for the Blind. It is a
>> little heavier than the NFB Canes, but also more durable. They come in a
>> straight cane only, so having something that folds might be useful if you
>> want to hide your blindness, I mean, if you want to be in a restaurant
>> without tripping people with your cane on the ground, or some similar thing.
>> 
>> I've had my Iowa cane since 2007, and it barely looks scratched or warned
>> due to how it is designed and made.
>> 
>> If you can get your hands on a Nebraska cane, they are essentially the same
>> product with a slight Nebraska modification to the wrist band.
>> 
>> I believe you can still call for the Iowa Canes at
>> 
>> (515) 281-1333
>> 
>> Antonio
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On
>> 
>> 
>> Oct 14, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Alexander Castillo wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all, it seems that lately my canes have been going through some
>>> rough times, such as being dropped into vents, being stepped on,
>>> cracking, and as a result, I am slowly but surely running out of them.
>>> 
>>> While looking on the NFB independence  market, I noticed that those
>>> $10 63 inch telescoping canes  are no longer in stock. This was my go
>>> to source for quick replaceable canes. Are there other sites which
>>> sell the following?
>>> 
>>> Metal tipped, NFB style, carbon fiber or fiberglass canes over 61 inches?
>>> 
>>> If you have other cane suggestions, please feel free to share. For
>>> example, I sometimes use a very light  61 inch long, metal tipped
>>> identification  cane in the same way I would use an NFB long cane;
>>> when I need something very light and slim which  is great for using in
>>> very crowded areas such as bars, clubs, or any place where a
>>> telescoping or straight cane might not suit my purposes.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for reading,
>>> Alex
>>> 
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