Best first cane is adjustable, so you can find exactly the height which works for you. Once you know this, you can get an adjust-with-a-saw cane which will be quieter (and probably swankier).
Light enough that carrying it doesn't cause more problems.
Has a fitting or hole for a strap — sometimes you can't carry the cane plus all the other stuff.
Very solid tip, ideally one which flares out from the diameter of the cane's shaft.
Also, a badge for your hat that says, "Cane conversations: $10."
The wheelchair recycling project resells canes, as do most of your fashion clothing stores :,)
Edited (tense, number: these are useful in communication) Date: 2012-07-25 06:56 pm (UTC)
Also, a badge for your hat that says, "Cane conversations: $10."
Seriously! I keep a running tally of people who ask about the cane and how much they push about it so I can avoid talking to them or shopping at their business. Like, there's a woman at the farmer's market I'm never buying from again - she tried to pin me down for ten minutes blah blah history of your disease blah blah brussel sprouts (or whatever) are good for you blah blah when exactly do you need it blah. Arrrrrrrgh.
On the other hand, my favorite farmstand and favorite coffee shop both have employees who have never asked about it at all.
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Date: 2012-07-25 06:55 pm (UTC)Light enough that carrying it doesn't cause more problems.
Has a fitting or hole for a strap — sometimes you can't carry the cane plus all the other stuff.
Very solid tip, ideally one which flares out from the diameter of the cane's shaft.
Also, a badge for your hat that says, "Cane conversations: $10."
The wheelchair recycling project resells canes, as do most of your fashion clothing stores :,)
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Date: 2012-07-25 06:56 pm (UTC)AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA.
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Date: 2012-07-25 07:34 pm (UTC)Seriously! I keep a running tally of people who ask about the cane and how much they push about it so I can avoid talking to them or shopping at their business. Like, there's a woman at the farmer's market I'm never buying from again - she tried to pin me down for ten minutes blah blah history of your disease blah blah brussel sprouts (or whatever) are good for you blah blah when exactly do you need it blah. Arrrrrrrgh.
On the other hand, my favorite farmstand and favorite coffee shop both have employees who have never asked about it at all.
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Date: 2012-07-25 07:37 pm (UTC)