I've shredded through my second roller ball tip in less than a year.
Do you know of a more durable ambutech tip for constant contact?
KillerLag2 points3y ago
The most durable ones are the ceramic tip. Can last fairly long even on rough surfaces. But it is possible for them to crack.
pokersnek2 points3y ago
The tips that roll are going to be the first ones to brea, especially the rolling disk tip. The most durable ones are stationary tips. There is a ceramic or a metal tip that will last the longest, but they aren’t made for constant contact technique. The best compromise is the rolling marshmallow.
aam222 points3y ago
There are high mileage tips. The material is different and last longer.
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aam222 points3y ago
Probably. In my experience, they tend to work nicely.
mehgcap1 points3y ago
I've used a dog for years, but before that, I used a cane daily. The ceramic tip was far and away the best one I've ever used. It didn't wear down, it had excellent sound feedback, it seemed to give better tactile feedback (standard aluminum cane), and it didn't get rough, so would always glide nicely indoors. Eventually, my cane managed to get stuck in a storm drain, and the tip somehow came unglued from the base that connected to the cane. The tip fell into the drain, and I walked home with just the base on the end of my cane. If and when I get a new cane, I'm going for the ceramic tip again.
BlindAaron1 points3y ago
I got my ceramic tip a few years ago and it still works wonderfully. Only issues I have is transferring it to a new cane, I tend to wear them out quicker.
bigblindmax1 points3y ago
I’d suggest trying the pencil tip, if you can adjust to using your cane a bit differently. Usually lasts a good long while (though heavy outdoor use will burn through any tip pretty fast) and replacements are cheap.
Hellsacomin941 points3y ago
Are you using the ball or the rotating marshmallow? Seems like the marshmallow might be better.
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