[nabs-l] Canes again

[Sally Thomas]

I like my Revolution cane. I think it is so much better compared to the NFB cane it takes a beating and keeps tickingl

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On Dec 24, 2012, at 11:47 AM, Patrick Molloy <ptrck.molloy at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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