[nfb-talk] new NFB canes

[qubit]

I don't remember -- when I used to walk I used a longer one, but being in 
the chair I find the cane tends to trip people when I am not using it, as it 
sticks out even when I don't need it to.
I wanted to try one of the new canes if they aren't too expensive, and if 
they contain a hook.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
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Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:27 PM
Subject: RE: [nfb-talk] new NFB canes


What length do you need.  I think I might have one used, around.
Terry p


-----Original Message-----
From: qubit [mailto:lauraeaves at yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 1:58 PM
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Do any of these canes have a hook at the handle? I use a wheelchair and it 
helps to be able to detach and use a cane easily, and put it back easily.
Thanx
--le
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From: "Michael Barber" <michael.nfbi at gmail.com>
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Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 8:37 AM
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I purchased the new carbon fiber folding cane and like it very much.
I like the way it folds into a reasonably compact bundle, and I appreciate 
its solidity when extended.

I had bought the new telescoping cane and mine snapped in half on the way to 
Orlando.  What a bummer!

On 7/24/11, Brice Smith <brsmith2424 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've heard that the NFB just introduced a new type of carbon fiber
> folding cane at the convention in Orlando. Their online store doesn't
> yet list them, however, and I'm wondering if I heard correctly. Has
> anyone tried this new cane, and if so, what did you think? Also, how
> does it compare to the new telescoping canes I heard they recently
> came out with earlier this year? I've previously read on this list
> that the new telescoping canes are better built and designed to stand
> more wear and tear than the old ones which were fairly unreliable.
>
> -Thanks
>
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