[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

[anjelinac26 at gmail.com]

Antonio, you are correct; the Iowa cane uses the same tips as the NFB cane. I have put my Iowa cane through lots of bumps, collisions and near car crushes. It has been in almost perfect condition since 2007. :)

Anjelina
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On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com> wrote:

> I couldn't accurately tel you how often I change a ip on the cane, but you're right in saying the Iowa cane takes an NFB tip.
> 
> Actually if I am not mistaken, and memory serves me right, Iowa or their suppliers provide what everyone calls the NFB tip.
> 
> Antoniko
> On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Robert Spangler wrote:
> 
>> 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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