[Sportsandrec] Cane tips

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

I use the standard tip that comes on NFB white canes and have never had a
problem. Though experimenting with other tips is not a bad idea. Also may
depend on type of terrain you run on. But I can say that standard tips have
not been a problem for me, and trust me, when walking, I've had my share of
problems with tips, grin. Also, if you use the arc back-and-forth motion, I
find it works better than rolling the cane in front of you. Just my
experience.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Sportsandrec] Cane tips

Someone asked about cane tips. The answer was in regards to some good  tips
as in ideas. Grate tips. 

As for actuall tips on the end of the cane, I have never run with a  cane
only to catch a bus. Any how. I have seen a big round tip  that looks about
the size of a tennis ball or so that rols back and forth and will not stab
into the bround or a crack in the path.  Also, I have a tip on my cane that
looks basically like a marshmellow that also rolls back and forth. 

 I would think for running. I would avoid any kind of standard  straight
solit tip that can stick in the ground or a crack easily  and turn your cane
into a pole valting pole. 

Good luck. 

 

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