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Ordering new cane. (self.Blind)
submitted by BlindWizard
So I’m ordering a new cane. I currently have the graphite mobility cane from Ambutech with the wood handle. I was wanting to order a second cane. Was wanting to get peoples take on the durability of the slimline cane with seven sections.
codeplaysleep 5 points 2y ago
I'm only an occasional cane user, so I bought a slimline thinking it would be fine for my needs. It also had 7 sections, because I wanted to be able to fold it up to put in a small bag.
In short, I liked the handle and how lightweight it was, but found it to be too flimsy. After a few months, I bought their regular folding graphite cane instead.
They do seem to offer the regular cane in more sections now than they used to (maybe because of the new conical joints). I was able to get mine in 6 seconds, so it's still pretty compact, but way more stable.
I now keep the slimline in the glove compartment of our van in case I forget to bring my other one along and find myself in a situation where I need it. It's a lot better than nothing, but far from my first choice.
In short, I liked the handle and how lightweight it was, but found it to be too flimsy. After a few months, I bought their regular folding graphite cane instead.
They do seem to offer the regular cane in more sections now than they used to (maybe because of the new conical joints). I was able to get mine in 6 seconds, so it's still pretty compact, but way more stable.
I now keep the slimline in the glove compartment of our van in case I forget to bring my other one along and find myself in a situation where I need it. It's a lot better than nothing, but far from my first choice.
AutisticPearl 2 points 2y ago
Are you in the us. If you are then use the nfb they offer you one free cane every 6 months.
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