[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[Dezman Jackson]

The Iowa canes are quite durable.  I've had mine for a couple of years, have 
taken it to hell and back and it's still in good shape.

Dezman
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> Antonio, you are correct; the Iowa cane uses the same tips as the NFB 
> cane. I have put my Iowa cane through lots of bumps, collisions and near 
> car crushes. It has been in almost perfect condition since 2007. :)
>
> Anjelina
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>
> On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> 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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