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How many miles are y’all getting from the high mileage roller ball? (self.Blind)
submitted by SoapyRiley
I’ve worn down my roller ball to a cone shape in a mere two months and am back to getting jabbed. Thinking of getting the high mileage one but wondered how much longer they last in comparison. Thoughts?
KillerLag 7 points 1y ago
There are a lot of factors that come into play, with the surface being the biggest one. Walking on rough concrete/asphalt would cause much more wear and tear than smoother marble or linoleum. Carpet (depending on how tight the weave is and how much you drag) could cause little or a lot of wear as well.
This isn't a roller, but if you want a tip that can take a lot of wear, check into a ceramic tip. I've known people to put them to hard use for years and they barely show any wear. But they are... very loud if the tip contacts glass.
This isn't a roller, but if you want a tip that can take a lot of wear, check into a ceramic tip. I've known people to put them to hard use for years and they barely show any wear. But they are... very loud if the tip contacts glass.
MakihikiMalahini-who 2 points 1y ago
I can absolutely get behind this. I haven't used any other tips ever since I've used the ceramic one. I had to change plenty of canes but never had to swap a ceramic tip. It's durable, tactile feedback is one of the best and it slides just fine and prevents most jabs.
KillerLag 1 points 1y ago
I asked a client of mine about this recently.... Do you find the rubber ring around the edge useful or a hinderance? The client I talked to, who had used the ceramic tip for three years, didn't even know there was a rubber ring around it until I mentioned it.
Mamamagpie 1 points 1y ago
How does the ceramic tip hold up against, rough concrete, cobblestones, brick, pavers, etc. My city has all kinds of surfaces, some with pretty wide cracks.
And I live the sound of roller ball on flagstone.
And I live the sound of roller ball on flagstone.
KillerLag 1 points 1y ago
I have a client who uses her ceramic tip pretty often (easily 3+ hours a day). Her tip is about 3 years old, and it shows some wear but not a significant amount. If you use two point touch, it shouldn't catch as much, although that depends on how rough it is.
Mamamagpie 1 points 1y ago
I do constant contact. And even the rolling ball some times gets snagged on damaged surfaces or significant gaps.
KillerLag 1 points 1y ago
The ceramic tip is smaller than the rolling ball, so if the rolling ball gets caught still, the ceramic tip would very likely get caught as well doing constant contact. Have you tried Two point touch before?
River-Song-1986 1 points 1y ago
I use a high mileage tip I've had the same Kane now for about three or so years and I have not had to replace it yet.
BenandGracie 1 points 1y ago
I have the same question. I am looking at getting a new cane here soon, and my roller ball is not holding up very well. Maybe I will try ceramic this time.
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