[Sportsandrec] Cane tips

[Ginny Duff]

Don't most people run with a guide and tether??

Ginny

> On Dec 19, 2016, at 11:45 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Robert Moore via SportsandRec
> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 9:37 AM
> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
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> Cc: Robert Moore <robertjmoore at embarqmail.com>
> 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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