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long cane upgrade Recommendations? (self.Blind)
submitted by soundwarrior20
hi everyone, I hope your well. my long cane is old and decrepit :) so I'm looking to upgrade it to a newer stylish model what would everyone recommend? I need it to have a roler tip. thanks for all your help everyone :)
soundwarrior20 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Hi everybody thanks for the recommendations I’ll check them out :-)
Stick81 1 points 3y ago
Ambutech has updated their canes with a built-in stay for the shock cord, just pull out the old tip, the cord stay pops into place, then put on your new tip. I used to hook a finger into the cord, I wouldn't recommend it...
razzretina 1 points 3y ago
I still use my NFB long while canes but Ambutech is probably what you want if you prefer a roller tip.
Danobae 1 points 3y ago
Ambutech has many options including number of folding sections, material and colour.
Amonwilde 1 points 3y ago
I second Ambutech, specifically the graphite folding canes.
https://ambutech.com/collections/graphite-mobility-folding-canes/products/premium-graphite-mobility-cane-standard-handle
You need to buy $50 to get shipping, I recommend either getting two if you can afford it or getting another tip. Just be careful swapping out the tip, first time I did it I let the cord enter the cane and it was a write-off.
https://ambutech.com/collections/graphite-mobility-folding-canes/products/premium-graphite-mobility-cane-standard-handle
You need to buy $50 to get shipping, I recommend either getting two if you can afford it or getting another tip. Just be careful swapping out the tip, first time I did it I let the cord enter the cane and it was a write-off.
Danobae 2 points 3y ago
A coat hanger and some patience has worked for me.
pokersnek 1 points 3y ago
A coat hanger or a long crochet hook. The cord can only go as far as the next joint.
Amonwilde 1 points 3y ago
I tried a hanger but gave up. Just wound up buying more and chalking it up to experience.
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