[nagdu] Church update from Colorado Springs

[Jennifer Perdue]

Hi,

I'm familiar with that technique, but I hate it as my wrists get tired quickly.

Is there another cane that I can put a roller ball tip on that is just as light as the straight cane?

Jenny
On Apr 13, 2012, at 10:54 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:

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> Jenny,
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> The 53in is a good choice. NFB style canes are designed to go up to your nose, so if anything, it may be slightly too small. For example, I am 5ft 11, and I have a 66 in Iowa style cane. The Iowa style cane is similar to the NFB cane.
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> With the tips on the NFB style cane, it is important to use a two point touch method, because if you drag the tip along the ground, from side to side, it will get stuck in absolutely everything. The two point touch method is when you tap 4 in outside your shoulder when you are stepping forward with the opposite foot. You lift the tip ½ inch off the ground, swing across as you are stepping forward with the other foot, and tap the ground about 4 in outside the opposite shoulder as the foot you are stepping with. This sounds complicated, however, is very simple once you get the hang of it. If you want further explanation, don't hesitate to contact me either on or off list.
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> Mark
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