[nabs-l] Recommendations for Cane

[Carly Mihalakis]

Evening, Dave,

I love my free stick! And yes, once it has become part of you, 
positioning it is a rare inconveniance, Even if you gotta hold it in 
your mouth by the little string.At 01:03 AM 11/7/2015, David Andrews 
via nabs-l wrote:
>Personally I prefeer the straight fiberglass cane, the one you get 
>for free.  Folding canes just aren't as reliable, and once you learn 
>how you can position your straight cane, having it is rarely an 
>inconvenience.  I have even taken mine on a motorcycle.
>
>Dave
>
>
>>Hello NABS,
>>I am writing to get some cane recommendations.
>>My most preferred kind of a cane is NFB folding cane made of carbon 
>>fiber. I like it for its light weight, tip, and foldability. But it 
>>does not seem as durable when it comes to collision. One only 
>>lasted for two weeks and one before that lasted about 3 months. 
>>(Normally my canes have been lasting me at least 6 months to the 
>>longest I have used it was 2 years)
>>I am a fast walker so I prefer a cane that comes up to about my 
>>nose, light weight, and a sensitive tip when it comes to giving me 
>>the information about the ground I am traveling and object my cane hits.
>>
>>My second preference is NFB straight cane (the one that we can get 
>>it for free) I use this often but the fact I cannot fold it becomes 
>>an inconvenience at times.
>>
>>I just would like to hear others' reviews about different cane 
>>products that are available.
>>
>>If you have a cane that is light, durable, and affordable (under 
>>$50) with a tip that easily gives information, please let me know.
>>
>>Best,
>>Miso
>
>         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
>E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>
>
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