[nabs-l] Canes again

[Patrick Molloy]

Arielle,
I've been a fan of Ambutech canes since I was in grade school. The
graphite canes really aren't that heavy. If you put a big rolling ball
tip on the end, that will add weight. As for replacing tips, it's
easier than ever now. All new Ambutech canes come with a locking
device that works when you pull out the tip to replace it. Personally,
I would take an Ambutech folding over a straight/rigid cane any day.
Patrick

On 12/24/12, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am also interested in feedback on Ambutech folding canes. I love my
> NFB straight cane but I also want to get a good, reliable and
> low-maintenance folding cane. I have had bad experiences with NFB
> telescoping canes either breaking, spontaneously telescoping at
> inconvenient times, or on the flip side, becoming so tight that I am
> unable to telescope them. I have an NFB folding cane and it is better,
> but I hesitate to use it a lot because occasionally one of the joints
> becomes difficult to pop back into its place. I would like to try a
> different folding cane manufacturer. How heavy or light do the
> graphite folding canes feel compared with the NFB fiberglass rigid
> canes, which is what I am used to? Also, this may be a dumb question,
> but are the Ambutech tips easy to replace? When I was growing up I was
> given aluminum folding canes with marshmallow or roller tips, and when
> the tips wore out my O&M instructor always replaced them for me, so I
> never learned how to do it myself. I want a cane with a tip I can
> easily replace if it wears out while on the go or when I just don't
> want a lot of fuss. Do Ambutech canes take tips that are similar to
> the NFB metal tips?
> Thanks,
> Arielle
>
> On 12/23/12, John Moore <coasterfreak88 at me.com> wrote:
>> I agree with you about the NFB telescoping canes. I use one right now, but
>> I
>> may look into one of these canes too. Where can I get an Iowa cane? Is
>> there
>> a web site? I've heard a lot about them.
>>
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