[nagdu] NFB Canes

Sun Mar 28 03:04:25 UTC 2010

Hi Albert,
The Revolution cane is made/sold here in Poway, California.  Don't have 
their number as mine died and I didn't keep the info.

It is a good light graphite cane with a rubber golf-style grip and you can 
get a variety of tips for it.  It holds up well for the kind of use you do 
with it. They also sell a real skinny "identity" cane that stows well - 
breaks down into 5 or 6 segments.  It's very light as well. It's perfect for 
indoor use for the office but NOT good for outdoor regular use.

HTH,

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes

> David, tell me about the revolution cane you speak of. I am hoping to 
> secure
> some new canes to come to terms with the one which suits me best. My
> introduction to the cane I now use came from my mobility instructor. I
> ordered one of the free canes from the nfb and I really am not a fan of 
> the
> solid one at all. So, please do tel.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of David Baker
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:47 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes
>
> I like the Viagra idea, but will avoid floating the obvious follow-on
> comments
> to that one.
>
> I love the portability and the packability of the telescoping NFB cane, 
> but
> have
> found that if I pull and twist enough so that it does not collapse easily,
> it
> pulls apart completely.  It is a great cane to take to meetings and
> seminars,
> but mine is a complete failure when it comes to navigation.
>
> I end up packing the Revolution graphite cane as a spare when I travel.
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Marion Gwizdala
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:27 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes
>
> Albert,
>    The telescopic canes do not have the bungee cord holding them together.
> Instead, they telescope out, much like the legs of a tripod. This makes 
> the
> cane
> much smaller than the folding version. Both the fiverglas and carbon fiber
> canes
> are much lighter than the aluminum folding canes, saving a lot of wear and
> tear
> on the elbow! The disadvantage of the telescopic canes is that the end
> section
> sometimes collapses during use, requiring one to stop and pull it out. A
> good
> pull and twist of the section usually keeps it from doing this. A little
> Viagra
> might help, as well! (grin)
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NFB Canes
>
>
>> Sorry for the misspeaking  on that one cheryl. Thanks for the
>> clarification
>> Marion. How does a telescopic cane differ from the foldable ones with the
>> elastic cord running thru them?
>>
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> CEO/Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who 
>> is
>> doing it."
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Marion Gwizdala
>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 8:21 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: [nagdu] NFB Canes
>>
>> 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
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:19 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog and cane question
>>
>>
>>> the nfb canes are solid and do not collapse.
>>>
>>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>>> CEO/Founder
>>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>>> New York, New York  10004
>>> www.myblindspot.org
>>> PH: 917-553-0347
>>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who
>>> is
>>> doing it."
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of cheryl echevarria
>>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:55 PM
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>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog and cane question
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>>> Your cane doesn't fold or collapse.
>>>
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>>>  Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 12:08 PM
>>>  Subject: [nagdu] dog and cane question
>>>
>>>
>>>  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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