[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[Robert Spangler]

Hello Antonio,

That is amazing that you've had a cane last that long.  How often do
you replace the tip?  I believe that cane uses the same type of tip
that the NFB straight canes do.

Thanks,
Robby

On 10/17/10, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Alex,
>
> I use an Iowa Cane available from the Iowa Department for the Blind. It is a
> little heavier than the NFB Canes, but also more durable. They come in a
> straight cane only, so having something that folds might be useful if you
> want to hide your blindness, I mean, if you want to be in a restaurant
> without tripping people with your cane on the ground, or some similar thing.
>
> I've had my Iowa cane since 2007, and it barely looks scratched or warned
> due to how it is designed and made.
>
> If you can get your hands on a Nebraska cane, they are essentially the same
> product with a slight Nebraska modification to the wrist band.
>
> I believe you can still call for the Iowa Canes at
>
> (515) 281-1333
>
> Antonio
>
>
>
> On
>
>
>  Oct 14, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Alexander Castillo wrote:
>
>> Hi all, it seems that lately my canes have been going through some
>> rough times, such as being dropped into vents, being stepped on,
>> cracking, and as a result, I am slowly but surely running out of them.
>>
>> While looking on the NFB independence  market, I noticed that those
>> $10 63 inch telescoping canes  are no longer in stock. This was my go
>> to source for quick replaceable canes. Are there other sites which
>> sell the following?
>>
>> Metal tipped, NFB style, carbon fiber or fiberglass canes over 61 inches?
>>
>> If you have other cane suggestions, please feel free to share. For
>> example, I sometimes use a very light  61 inch long, metal tipped
>> identification  cane in the same way I would use an NFB long cane;
>> when I need something very light and slim which  is great for using in
>> very crowded areas such as bars, clubs, or any place where a
>> telescoping or straight cane might not suit my purposes.
>>
>> Thanks for reading,
>> Alex
>>
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