[nagdu] Cane Technique

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

Why not in favor of roller tips?

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:37 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Cane Technique

I am not aware of a "white cane" list as such.  This topic comes up
on some of our lists, from time to time, as it has here.  For the
nfbnet.org lists, blind talk, and nfb-talk, are probably most
appropriate.  Most people there will be supporters of long, straight
nfb-style canes.  Most of us are not in favor of roller tips, so if
you want advice on them, this may not be your best source.

Dave

At 07:11 PM 4/14/2012, you wrote:
>Is there a white cane users mailing list as I probably won't get
>another dog for a while.
>
>Jenny
>On Apr 14, 2012, at 7:07 PM, Lea williams wrote:
>
> > I use an ID cane and it is lite weight and folds up. I also have a
> > roler tip on it. The ID cane is like the NFB canes.
> >
> > On 4/14/12, Jennifer Perdue <jlperdue3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Not sure what you mean by the grip explination.  I've never held
> a cane that
> >> way.
> >>
> >> How do I learn more about that?
> >>
> >> Jenny
> >> On Apr 14, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:
> >>
> >>> Jenny
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> It's a trade off. The types of canes you can put a roller ball tip on are
> >>> substantially heavier than the NFB cane, and require far more effort to
> >>> use than doing two point touch with a NFB style cane.   Barring some
> >>> reason to the contrary, your wrists should get stronger in time.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The NFB canes are so light, that it should not be an issue.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Another thing, the grip with a NFB cane is different than with other
> >>> types. You sort of hold it in an open hand with your palm facing up. Kind
> >>> of hard to explain.
> >>>
> >>>
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