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It's unfortunate that taller variants aren't available.
Thanks.
Here you go:
https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/
also available in 8 section 50"
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 8/18/2022 3:14 PM, Dave Grossoehme
wrote:
Dan can you send me that information as well. It's always nice
to have information on items like this. Thanks in advance.\
Dave
On 8/17/2022 6:50 PM, Dennis Clark
wrote:
Hello Dan,
If you can send me the info on your telescoping cane I would
appreciate it. My personal address is:
dennis@...
Thanks for your help.
On 6/12/2022 4:53 AM, Dan Beaver
wrote:
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a
little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight
isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it.
It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is
extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the
button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each
section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a
metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip
instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being
a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping
that, by reaching out to a more international group such
as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the
typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As
light as possible, while also being durable. This cane
should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some
way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to
lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments,
and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This
cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory
noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I
don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most
commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and
nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The
metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break
too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of
them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the
joints, they are worthless, especially in colder
environments. They are heavier than most other canes on
the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I
get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their
metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that
would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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in podcast audio form on YouTube for
the latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a
great day!
-- Best,
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Hello Dan,
Thanks so much for the info. I think my wife will really like
this.
Best,
Dennis
On 8/18/2022 12:23 PM, Dan Beaver
wrote:
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Here you go:
https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/
also available in 8 section 50"
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 8/18/2022 3:14 PM, Dave Grossoehme
wrote:
Dan can you send me that information as well. It's always
nice to have information on items like this. Thanks in
advance.\
Dave
On 8/17/2022 6:50 PM, Dennis Clark
wrote:
Hello Dan,
If you can send me the info on your telescoping cane I
would appreciate it. My personal address is:
dennis@...
Thanks for your help.
On 6/12/2022 4:53 AM, Dan Beaver
wrote:
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is
a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the
weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i
got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section
when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is
to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle
section and each section will unlock as the cane
collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it
can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer
Jaber wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to
being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm
hoping that, by reaching out to a more international
group such as is found here, I might get some
responses beyond the typical responses that I receive
from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light.
As light as possible, while also being durable. This
cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in
some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a
way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune
moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too
easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots
of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball
tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate
something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or
something like that. The metal glide tips are okay,
but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up
going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech
cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy,
and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they
redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially
in colder environments. They are heavier than most
other canes on the market. I do, however, like their
ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest
I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is
their metal glide tips, but those detach and break
easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are
flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S.
that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for
the latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a
great day!
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Dan can you send me that information as well. It's always nice
to have information on items like this. Thanks in advance.\
Dave
On 8/17/2022 6:50 PM, Dennis Clark
wrote:
Hello Dan,
If you can send me the info on your telescoping cane I would
appreciate it. My personal address is:
dennis@...
Thanks for your help.
On 6/12/2022 4:53 AM, Dan Beaver
wrote:
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a
little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight
isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it.
It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is
extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the
button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each
section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a
metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip
instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being
a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping
that, by reaching out to a more international group such
as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the
typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As
light as possible, while also being durable. This cane
should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some
way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to
lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments,
and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This
cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory
noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I
don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most
commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and
nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The
metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break
too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of
them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the
joints, they are worthless, especially in colder
environments. They are heavier than most other canes on
the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I
get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their
metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that
would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for
the latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a
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Dan can you send me that information as well. It's always nice
to have information on items like this. Thanks in advance.\
Dave
On 8/17/2022 6:50 PM, Dennis Clark
wrote:
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Hello Dan,
If you can send me the info on your telescoping cane I would
appreciate it. My personal address is:
dennis@...
Thanks for your help.
On 6/12/2022 4:53 AM, Dan Beaver
wrote:
How critical is the weight factor? I
purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like
very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes
though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the
info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which
locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do
to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of
the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the
cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it
can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in
the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a
cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that,
by reaching out to a more international group such as is
found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical
responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As
light as possible, while also being durable. This cane
should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way,
but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock
the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and
most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also
should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do
rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling
tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I
appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip
or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but
seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going
through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the
joints, they are worthless, especially in colder
environments. They are heavier than most other canes on
the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor,
they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a
tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide
tips, but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with
tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane,
particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would
meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for the
latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a great
day!
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Hello Dan,
If you can send me the info on your telescoping cane I would
appreciate it. My personal address is:
dennis@...
Thanks for your help.
On 6/12/2022 4:53 AM, Dan Beaver wrote:
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Show quoted text
How critical is the weight factor? I
purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like
very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes
though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info
on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each
section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse
it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle
section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses.
It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a
ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the
additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a
cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that,
by reaching out to a more international group such as is
found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical
responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As
light as possible, while also being durable. This cane
should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way,
but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the
joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most
telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should
have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely
quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips,
rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate
something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something
like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall
off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a
lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the
joints, they are worthless, especially in colder
environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the
market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor,
they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip
that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips,
but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips,
not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips
falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane,
particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would
meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for the
latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a great
day!
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Yeah this one has a wooden leather handle which I think I'll like. I tend to be loud when out, so that might get people's attention lol! I do have a cane though for every day stuff, this I'll just use on special occasions like when I'm giving presentations etc
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-----Original Message----- From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Brian's Mail list account via groups.io Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 3:53 AM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations Oh, not one of those in the market for the pink canes with jewelled cats eyes or leds that flash then? There do seem to be a lot of frivolous designs out there just now. Brian -- bglists@... Sent via blueyonder.(Virgin media) Please address personal E-mail to:- briang1@..., putting 'Brian Gaff' in the display name field. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah k Alawami" <marrie12@...> To: <chat@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations My friend has one from ambutech which looks nice! It is $80 but I’m thinking to get this as it is apparently light with a spring that attaches the marshmello tip to the cane itself. Hey, I want to look snazzy and that includes my cane. From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 4:53 AM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead. Let me know if you are interested in the additional info. Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group. I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them. A few more things: * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily. So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know. -- Best, Nimer Jaber Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures < https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures> in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter < https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Yes RNIB had a bad experience with their carbon fibre modular canes. The joints being the week link in the design, they were some kind of reinforced nylon, but tended to break and flex and make creaking noises.
Brian
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To: <chat@nvda.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations
Here in Australia, the standard issue cane manufacturer is Bevria. Their aluminium canes are fairly durable, though will inevitably get bent. My experience with their lightweight carbon fibre canes has unfortunately not been positive, with both of them I've had failing in the same way (the joints collapse into the shaft of the cane). I do see on their website that they have two types of lightweight cane, but I do not know which type I have had experience with.
The tips attach through friction fit, but in my 20-or-so years using them I've only had a tip come off accidentally a couple of times.
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Oh, not one of those in the market for the pink canes with jewelled cats eyes or leds that flash then?
There do seem to be a lot of frivolous designs out there just now.
Brian
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah k Alawami" <marrie12@...> To: <chat@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations My friend has one from ambutech which looks nice! It is $80 but I’m thinking to get this as it is apparently light with a spring that attaches the marshmello tip to the cane itself. Hey, I want to look snazzy and that includes my cane. From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 4:53 AM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead. Let me know if you are interested in the additional info. Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group. I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them. A few more things: * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily. So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know. -- Best, Nimer Jaber Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures < https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures> in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter < https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Although I use Ambutech here in the UK, I don't use tap as much, preferring the roller. I'm not so happy with the joints in the newer ones which can both work loose and jam, and so does the cane tip which seems to be secured merely by elastic, but after some use it seems to almost weld itself in, and the warming in water idea does not work.
Many seem to like Revolution, but they seem rather like a spring to me.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah k Alawami" <marrie12@...> To: <chat@nvda.groups.io> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations Actually I might search for the ambutech one next month. I’m a 59, Yes I’m tall ish. I hope they have a 59 inch one I can use. From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 12:47 PM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations I do not know who manufactures the cane. I have the 54 inch cane but I am not very tall. :) The ILA site doesn't give the manufacturer name, my sighted wife even looked for it. the cane doesn't even have it on the cane itself. Maybe you could ask ILA if they know who manufactures it. Sorry I can't be of greater help. Dan Beaver Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/12/2022 3:14 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: I'm looking for a 58" and it seems like the link you sent is a 54. The only option other than the 54 is a 50. Does this cane go taller than 54"? Who manufactures this cane? Maybe they have different options? Thank you for your help. On Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 11:23 AM Dan Beaver <dbeaver888@... <mailto:dbeaver888@...> > wrote: Hi, Here is a link to the cane that I just realized my wife had sent me. https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/Dan Beaver Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/12/2022 9:21 AM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, Sure. Please provide the cane info. Thanks. On Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 4:53 AM Dan Beaver <dbeaver888@... <mailto:dbeaver888@...> > wrote: How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead. Let me know if you are interested in the additional info. Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group. I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them. A few more things: * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily. So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know. -- Best, Nimer Jaber Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures < https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures> in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter < https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news. Thank you, and have a great day! -- Best, Nimer Jaber Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures < https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures> in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter < https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news. Thank you, and have a great day! -- Best, Nimer Jaber Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures < https://www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures> in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter < https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Sarah k Alawami
Actually I might search for the ambutech one next month. I’m a 59, Yes I’m tall ish. I hope they have a 59 inch one I can use.
From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 12:47 PM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations I do not know who manufactures the cane. I have the 54 inch cane but I am not very tall. :) The ILA site doesn't give the manufacturer name, my sighted wife even looked for it. the cane doesn't even have it on the cane itself. Maybe you could ask ILA if they know who manufactures it. Sorry I can't be of greater help. Dan Beaver Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/12/2022 3:14 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: I'm looking for a 58" and it seems like the link you sent is a 54. The only option other than the 54 is a 50. Does this cane go taller than 54"? Who manufactures this cane? Maybe they have different options? Hi, Here is a link to the cane that I just realized my wife had sent me. https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/ Dan Beaver Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/12/2022 9:21 AM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, Sure. Please provide the cane info. How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead. Let me know if you are interested in the additional info. Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group. I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them. * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily. So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know. -- Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Sarah k Alawami
My friend has one from ambutech which looks nice! It is $80 but I’m thinking to get this as it is apparently light with a spring that attaches the marshmello tip to the cane itself. Hey, I want to look snazzy and that includes my cane.
From: chat@nvda.groups.io <chat@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dan Beaver Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 4:53 AM To: chat@nvda.groups.io Subject: Re: [chat] Looking for Cane Recommendations How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead. Let me know if you are interested in the additional info. Dan Beaver (KA4DAN) On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote: Hello, I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group. I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them. * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily. So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know. -- Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest happenings in tech. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Hello, I am from Slovakia, and we use canes by Svarovsky here. They are in Czech. I have two canes (orientation cane and signalling cane) from them and I think they are light and durable. This is the website and contact details: https://www.svarovsky.cz/en/billing address: Odlehla 26 | 621 00 Brno | Czech Republic mailing address: Florianova 473/6 | 612 00 Brno | Czech Republic +420 541 237 365 e-mail: info@... I am not sure if they ship to the U.S. If you need more help, just let me know. Maria Dňa 12. 6. 2022 o 3:01 Nimer Jaber napísal(a):
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/nimerjaber> for the latest technology news.
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Here in Australia, the standard issue cane manufacturer is Bevria. Their aluminium canes are fairly durable, though will inevitably get bent. My experience with their lightweight carbon fibre canes has unfortunately not been positive, with both of them I've had failing in the same way (the joints collapse into the shaft of the cane). I do see on their website that they have two types of lightweight cane, but I do not know which type I have had experience with.
The tips attach through friction fit, but in my 20-or-so years using them I've only had a tip come off accidentally a couple of times.
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I do not know who manufactures the cane.
I have the 54 inch cane but I am not very tall. :)
The ILA site doesn't give the manufacturer
name, my sighted wife even looked for it. the cane doesn't even
have it on the cane itself.
Maybe you could ask ILA if they know who
manufactures it.
Sorry I can't be of greater help.
Dan Beaver
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/12/2022 3:14 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
I'm looking for a 58" and it seems like the link
you sent is a 54. The only option other than the 54 is a 50.
Does this cane go taller than 54"? Who manufactures this cane?
Maybe they have different options?
Thank you for your help.
Hi,
Here is a link to the cane that I just realized my wife
had sent me.
https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/
Dan Beaver
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/12/2022 9:21 AM, Nimer Jaber wrote:
Hello,
Sure. Please provide the cane info.
Thanks.
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a
cane a few months ago that I have come to like
very much. It is a little heavier than my
previous canes though. If the weight isn't too
critical I can send the info on where i got it.
It is a telescoping cane which locks each section
when it is extended. All you have to do to
collapse it is to press the button in at the
bottom of the top/handle section and each section
will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a
metal tip but if I recall it can come with a
ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the
additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back
to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for
canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to
a more international group such as is found
here, I might get some responses beyond the
typical responses that I receive from a U.S.
group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be
light. As light as possible, while also being
durable. This cane should be easily foldable,
collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be
telescoping unless there is a way to lock the
joints from telescoping at inopportune
moments, and most telescoping canes collapse
too easily. This cane also should have tips
that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely
quite a bit on echo location. I don't want
rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most
commonly used tips. I appreciate something
small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or
something like that. The metal glide tips are
okay, but seem to fall off or break too
easily, so I end up going through quite a lot
of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an
ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage,
most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are
trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints,
they are worthless, especially in colder
environments. They are heavier than most other
canes on the market. I do, however, like their
ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips
are more difficult to replace, and short of
using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have
ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip
that makes some meaningful noise is their
metal glide tips, but those detach and break
easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones
are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support
metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are
quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off
easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of
tip or cane, particularly those of you outside
of the U.S. that would meet my requirements,
please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe
to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on
YouTube for the latest
happenings in tech.
Thank you, and
have a great day!
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a great
day!
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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I'm looking for a 58" and it seems like the link you sent is a 54. The only option other than the 54 is a 50. Does this cane go taller than 54"? Who manufactures this cane? Maybe they have different options?
Thank you for your help.
Hi,
Here is a link to the cane that I just
realized my wife had sent me.
https://independentliving.com/9-section-telescoping-cane-54/
Dan Beaver
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/12/2022 9:21 AM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
Sure. Please provide the cane info.
Thanks.
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is
a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the
weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i
got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section
when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is
to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle
section and each section will unlock as the cane
collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it
can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to
being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm
hoping that, by reaching out to a more international
group such as is found here, I might get some
responses beyond the typical responses that I receive
from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light.
As light as possible, while also being durable. This
cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in
some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a
way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune
moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too
easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots
of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball
tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate
something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or
something like that. The metal glide tips are okay,
but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up
going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech
cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy,
and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they
redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially
in colder environments. They are heavier than most
other canes on the market. I do, however, like their
ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest
I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is
their metal glide tips, but those detach and break
easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are
flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S.
that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for
the latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a
great day!
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for the latest
happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a great day!
-- Best,
Nimer Jaber
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Show quoted text
Hello,
Sure. Please provide the cane info.
Thanks.
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is
a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the
weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i
got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section
when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is
to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle
section and each section will unlock as the cane
collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it
can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to
being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm
hoping that, by reaching out to a more international
group such as is found here, I might get some
responses beyond the typical responses that I receive
from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light.
As light as possible, while also being durable. This
cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in
some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a
way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune
moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too
easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots
of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball
tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate
something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or
something like that. The metal glide tips are okay,
but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up
going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech
cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy,
and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they
redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially
in colder environments. They are heavier than most
other canes on the market. I do, however, like their
ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest
I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is
their metal glide tips, but those detach and break
easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are
flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S.
that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
Check out and subscribe to BlindTechAdventures
in podcast audio form on YouTube for
the latest happenings in tech.
Thank you, and have a
great day!
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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Ok,
the cane I got is by way of Independent
Living Aids. It is called a 9 segment telescoping cane there.
My wife looked at it too and that is all they call it. They
have one that is an eight segment cane also for shorter
persons. Not knowing you personally I do not know how tall of a
cane you might need.
I forgot to mention that the segments can
be extended to accommodate different heights of the user. I
really like how sturdy it is.
Dan beaver
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/12/2022 9:21 AM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
Hello,
Sure. Please provide the cane info.
Thanks.
How critical is the weight factor? I purchased a cane a
few months ago that I have come to like very much. It is
a little heavier than my previous canes though. If the
weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i
got it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section
when it is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is
to press the button in at the bottom of the top/handle
section and each section will unlock as the cane
collapses. It does have a metal tip but if I recall it
can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to
being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm
hoping that, by reaching out to a more international
group such as is found here, I might get some
responses beyond the typical responses that I receive
from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light.
As light as possible, while also being durable. This
cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in
some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a
way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune
moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too
easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots
of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball
tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate
something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or
something like that. The metal glide tips are okay,
but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up
going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech
cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy,
and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they
redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially
in colder environments. They are heavier than most
other canes on the market. I do, however, like their
ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy
adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest
I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is
their metal glide tips, but those detach and break
easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are
flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide
tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as
well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or
cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S.
that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
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Nimer Jaber
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Hello,
Sure. Please provide the cane info.
Thanks.
How critical is the weight factor? I
purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very
much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If
the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got
it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it
is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the
button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each
section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal
tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the
additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane
user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by
reaching out to a more international group such as is found
here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses
that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light
as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be
easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be
telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from
telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes
collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make
lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or
most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and
nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal
glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily,
so I end up going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints,
they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They
are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do,
however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor,
they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip
that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips,
but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips,
not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips
falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane,
particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet
my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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day!
-- Best,
Nimer Jaber
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How critical is the weight factor? I
purchased a cane a few months ago that I have come to like very
much. It is a little heavier than my previous canes though. If
the weight isn't too critical I can send the info on where i got
it. It is a telescoping cane which locks each section when it
is extended. All you have to do to collapse it is to press the
button in at the bottom of the top/handle section and each
section will unlock as the cane collapses. It does have a metal
tip but if I recall it can come with a ceramic tip instead.
Let me know if you are interested in the
additional info.
Dan Beaver (KA4DAN)
On 6/11/2022 9:01 PM, Nimer Jaber
wrote:
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Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane
user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by
reaching out to a more international group such as is found
here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses
that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light
as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be
easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be
telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from
telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes
collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make
lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo
location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or
most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and
nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal
glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily,
so I end up going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things:
* I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane.
Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the
lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints,
they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They
are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do,
however, like their ceramic tips.
* Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more
difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor,
they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip
that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips,
but those detach and break easily.
* NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy.
* Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips,
not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips
falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane,
particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet
my requirements, please let me know.
--
Best,
Nimer Jaber
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Hello,
I've recently retired my guide, and am back to being a cane user. I'm on the hunt for canes, and I'm hoping that, by reaching out to a more international group such as is found here, I might get some responses beyond the typical responses that I receive from a U.S. group.
I'm looking for a cane. This cane should be light. As light as possible, while also being durable. This cane should be easily foldable, collapsable, etc. in some way, but can not be telescoping unless there is a way to lock the joints from telescoping at inopportune moments, and most telescoping canes collapse too easily. This cane also should have tips that make lots of auditory noise, as I do rely quite a bit on echo location. I don't want rolling tips, rolling ball tips, or most commonly used tips. I appreciate something small and nimble, like a ceramic tip or something like that. The metal glide tips are okay, but seem to fall off or break too easily, so I end up going through quite a lot of them.
A few more things: * I don't want recommendations for an ambutech cane. Ambutech canes are garbage, most are too heavy, and the lighter ones are trash. Ever since they redesigned the joints, they are worthless, especially in colder environments. They are heavier than most other canes on the market. I do, however, like their ceramic tips. * Revolutions canes are okay, but the tips are more difficult to replace, and short of using a flimsy adaptor, they do not have ceramic tips... the closest I get to a tip that makes some meaningful noise is their metal glide tips, but those detach and break easily. * NFB folding canes and telescoping ones are flimsy. * Chris Park folding canes only support metal glide tips, not ceramic tips, and are quite flimsy as well, with tips falling off easily.
So, if you are aware of any other type of tip or cane, particularly those of you outside of the U.S. that would meet my requirements, please let me know.
-- Best,
Nimer Jaber
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Thank you, and have a great day!
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