[nagdu] Offset harness handles

[JACK RUPERT Sr.]

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> On Dec 12, 2014, at 8:40 AM, Karyn & Thane via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have not found anyone that makes acceptable guide dog handles. When you 
> add offset to the mix, unfortunately that seems to bring the options down to 
> one unless you work with LDS (and like you I WONT after how I was treated in 
> email communication and friends that had horrible customer service with gear 
> purchased from them).
> I have made mine from cpvc. Its not ideal as they can break but when using 
> cpvc cement they seem to hold up better for us. I carry a spare in my 
> backpack just in case though. I have not needed the spare more than a few 
> times in Thane's career though (been working abt 6 1/2 yrs now). One thing I 
> do like about working with the cpvc once I got my layout right is that I can 
> choose the offset amount. Most offset handles are only as much as an 
> ambulatory person would need which for us would still result in crowding and 
> the possibility of interference in gait with the wheels on my chair.
> Im not sure how we will handle the BLD more flexible handles, but there are 
> adequate D rings on the harness if we still need our rigid offset one. I 
> just wish I could find someone who makes rigid offset handles that look more 
> like guide equipment than plumbing grin
> I think Mardi has made some from metal so maybe she will chime in as well 
> here.
> 
> Karyn and Thane 
> 
> 
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