52 Inch/132cm Ambutech Slimline Graphite Folding Light Duty Cane

Description

Ambutech is one of the largest manufacturers of mobility products worldwide, distributing and supplying to more than 80 countries. Since the late1980s, Ambutech has been known to be a pioneer in their field and has built a reputation for being passionate about making high-quality and reliable mobility products, by investing in the best possible manufacturing techniques.

Slimline Graphite canes are very lightweight and have been designed as a light duty and casual use cane, helping people who are blind or have low vision navigate short distances safely. They are intended for people who have had training to use the cane for safe and independent travel. Slimline graphite canes can also be used as an ID/symbol cane to identify whether the individual is blind or has low vision. They can only be used with Ambutech 8mm threaded style cane tips.

Features

• 0.95cm diameter tubing
• Very lightweight and compact cane
• Single elastic corded
• White reflective tape
• Straight black handle with foam grip
• Aluminium ferrules and fingerguards joints

Benefits

• Typically weighs 50% less than corresponding mobility cane
• Folds compactly into 7 sections – ideal fit for pockets, handbags or backpacks.
• Helps others identify the individual as blind or has low vision
• Helps the user navigate safely and independently for short distances
• Cane folds and unfolds with ease
• New joint design protects the elastic and ensures a snug fit

Technical Specifications

• Shaft material – graphite
• Shaft colours – white
• Section (folding) – 7
• Tip style – 8mm threaded
• Weight – 98 to 125g with Marshmallow tip

Further Information

• Not designed as an everyday use mobility cane
• Not made to support the user’s body weight
• 8mm threaded pencil cane tip included
• Adults use long folding canes with a full-length handle

Achieving Goals

Mobility canes help people who are blind or have low vision navigate independently by detecting obstacles in their path. They are intended for people who have had training that enables them to use the cane for safe and independent travel. An ID/Symbol cane helps others identify the individual as blind or has low vision.

This product is most suitable for a cane user who requires an ID/Symbol cane or light duty mobility cane. Training is recommended for first time cane users with our Orientation and Mobility Specialists.

Dimensions

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• Warranty1 Year

• Powered (No / Battery / Electrical)No

• Returnable (Yes / No)Yes

• Training recommended (Yes / No)Yes

1x Ambutech Slimline Graphite Folding Light Duty Cane