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Got my first free NFB cane (self.Blind)
submitted by codeplaysleep
This is my first rigid cane. I didn't know if I'd like having one that couldn't easily fold up and be stored in a bag, but I may be a convert. It's very lightweight and just feels solid. Tactile feedback seems better.
I've only recently started using my cane more and I don't need it 100% of the time, but I always felt awkward just randomly pulling my folding cane out to use when I was out some place and did need it. Now, though, just having the rigid one with me, I don't feel as self-conscious, for some reason.
I've only recently started using my cane more and I don't need it 100% of the time, but I always felt awkward just randomly pulling my folding cane out to use when I was out some place and did need it. Now, though, just having the rigid one with me, I don't feel as self-conscious, for some reason.
razzretina 4 points 3y ago
I really like my NFB canes. They let me walk as fast as I want and I have never slammed myself in the gut with one, which was a daily occurance with my original folding canes. I've got an NFB folding cane now for use when I'm out with my guide dog and I still like it. Comes in handy when I don't want to harness the dog just to walk to the bathroom and back or stuff like that.
BenandGracie 3 points 3y ago
I don't know how anyone can use a rigid cane for everyday use. I love my folding cane it can be hooked to my belt when I am not using it. It is so handy to have my cane always with me. If I had a rigid cane, I would always be losing it.
bscross32 2 points 3y ago
Same. Rigid is too bulky. I do not contest the superior feedback, after all, it is one solid piece, but... nah, not for me.
Hellsacomin94 1 points 3y ago
How do you hook it to your belt?
BenandGracie 1 points 3y ago
I have two choices. I can thread the elastic through my belt loof and then slide the elastic over my cane. The other way I attach it is with a holster. The holster is my favorite way because I can slide the cane out of the holster very quickly.
djflex90 2 points 3y ago
I love (NFB) canes for all of the reasons listed so far. Much more extension and warning for walking, flexibility for non jabbing and it didn’t really give me much of a choice but to use it out in public. Folding canes give you the option to hide them when you’re embarrassed.
codeplaysleep [OP] 3 points 3y ago
>it didn’t really give me much of a choice but to use it out in public. Folding canes give you the option to hide them when you’re embarrassed.
This was actually a big one for me, at least at first. Since I can get by without one sometimes, it felt weird/awkward to be out and randomly pull out and unfold a cane after walking around without one. It made me very self-conscious (I'm not saying this is in any way a rational mindset for me to be in, just that it's where my head was at), so... problem solved.
This was actually a big one for me, at least at first. Since I can get by without one sometimes, it felt weird/awkward to be out and randomly pull out and unfold a cane after walking around without one. It made me very self-conscious (I'm not saying this is in any way a rational mindset for me to be in, just that it's where my head was at), so... problem solved.
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