[nagdu] NFB Canes

[Buddy Brannan]

Unless things have changed since I was last at a center, they use the straight fiberglass ones, not the carbon fiber ones. (I, personally, prefer the fiberglass ones, I like that extra big of give and springiness in the fiberglass ones.) I understand you can also get the fiberglass Iowa canes, which is what I'm using currently. The Iowa canes are of the same design as the NFB type 2, but IMO are made of slightly sturdier stuff, reminding me of the old school NFB cane I first had back in 1990 or 1991, the one with the chain through the handle. 
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Mar 26, 2010, at 8:20 PM, Marion Gwizdala wrote:

> Albert,
>   The NFB makes both straight and telescopic canes and each are available in either fiverglas or carbon fiber. The canes used by the NFB training centers are carbon fiber straight canes.
> 
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
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>> the nfb canes are solid and do not collapse.
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>> Your cane doesn't fold or collapse.
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>> Hi,
>> I am attending BLIND Inc. in May for the 6-9 month program. One of the
>> requirements is to always have the straight cane at all times. Is there any
>> way to attach it to something? I will be working Dee to and from the center,
>> but carrying the cane leaves no free hands for food, groceries, ETC.
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>> Thanks,
>> Martha
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