I'm not visually impaired. I just find it interesting how different tools for different people work. I like these videos. Happy days to all you visually impaired friendos
I preferred the rollerball tip initially, but since my cane skills have improved, switched to the ceramic tip for its exceptional durability. I was going through a rollerball a month! By contrast, I’ve been using the same ceramic tip for 6 months and besides being dirty, there is no discernible wear. I use a combination of constant contact and 2 point touch depending on terrain and conditions.
Thank you for making these videos. I've learned more from you than anyone and where. I've had to teach myself how to use a cane. Keep the videos coming. I need all info you have. Thanks again
I think the marshmallow roller tip is more on the heavier side if you wanted to do the two point touch technique. I really do not like when it stuck on the pavement and other obstacles, and also it is a heavier tip for my hands. I get tired so easily.
Excellent video, Mike. As a new cane user, I really apppreciate you going to the trouble of describing and demonstrating the different tips. I currently use the marshmallow roller, and like it. It kind of catches on sidewalk cracks when doing constant contact, but it's not that hard to switch to two-point touch if need be.
How do i know when I need to change my ceramic cane tip? Where would I be able to get the omni sense tip? I was told the are not distributors in the US right now.
I definitely like the roller marshmallow tip. The only thing I don't like is that it seems to get clogged with hair and other debris lol. But it's great for constant contact. I love this tip.
very good demo Mike. Omnisense tip, the final tip at the end of the video, looks kind of like, a twin swivel chair caster or a child's doll's stroller caster, with the exception of the little rollers which are sideways on in triangular formation, so you have 3 rollers then a space, where there is a square linking the rim of the caster to the central pin which keeps the wheels on the chassy of this tip, then another 3 rollers and a square space Etc, dividing the wheel into 4 sections on both wheels or casters. I'm legally blind, no useful vision and have always, been a constant contact long cane user. I'm also moderately to severely deaf in one ear, but wear a bone anchored hearing aid or BAHA on my head just above my right ear. Auditory feedback and sound bouncing off obstacles is very helpful when I'm out hiking or walking the dog, or both, depending on time constraints. I live in a semi rural market town environment where there are quite a few single track country lanes and unmade dirt track roads and pathways. Omnisense, despite being a little stiff I find it actually hovers over kerbs and larger obstacles without my having to lift the cane as it bumps into them, whereas a rolling ball can stick or jar the wrist when you come into contact with larger solid obstacles. I also tried the over size chunky roller or heathfield cane tip as RNIB called this tip when it first came into circulation in 2001. I wish I'd stuck with that tip instead of switching to a rollerball. the Heathfield tip could have lasted forever.
I ordered 'mine from Roadcaster in Australia. These tips were quite new at the time. It took a while to arrive. I don't think they're very well designed though. The pegs which hold the wheels on the cane as those are removable for easy cleaning actually wore down so much that the wheels were falling off and rolling away as I was trying to walk in the park. It must have been where the cane was constantly hitting kerbs or walls and trailing along them. I think the design could be improved by rubberising the ends of the pegs which are wearing out and getting torn up very quickly by rougher terrains like the footpaths and unmade dirt tracks where I sometimes walk and need a cane.
For anyone not familiar with grams, divide the number of grams by 28.3 to get the weight in ounces. For example: : Pencil tip = 8 grams = approximately 0.3 ounces Marshmallow tip = 17 grams = approximately 0.6 ounces Marshmallow Roller tip = 39 grams = approximately 1.4 ounces Roller ball tip = 69 grams = approximately 2.4 ounces Jumbo roller tip = 71 grams = approximately 2.5 ounces Rover freewheeling cane tip = 51 grams = approximately 1.8 ounces Dakota disc tip = 66 grams = approximately 2.3 ounces Ceramic tip = 17 grams = approximately 0.6 ounces Metal glide tip = 19 grams = approximately 0.7 ounces Omnisense tip = 93 grams = approximately 3.3 ounces
I can't understand why people like the Roller Ball tip.. it's just to heavy to function as a cane tip, I'd say the Marshellow roller tip is better for beginner cane users in my opinion. been blind since birth and that tip has to be the worst tip ever.. oh and btw, the Ceramic and Metal Glide tips work just fine for constent contact, only time I would see an issue is say maybey really overexagerated cracks, but even then it's rare, those tips are the best tips for seasoned cane users.
I'm not visually impaired. I just find it interesting how different tools for different people work. I like these videos. Happy days to all you visually impaired friendos
I preferred the rollerball tip initially, but since my cane skills have improved, switched to the ceramic tip for its exceptional durability. I was going through a rollerball a month! By contrast, I’ve been using the same ceramic tip for 6 months and besides being dirty, there is no discernible wear. I use a combination of constant contact and 2 point touch depending on terrain and conditions.
That’s a great point! Thanks for sharing
I use an Omni sense cane tip, it is more dura ble than the nylon roller balls. Expensive yes but has a life time warrentee. Good video.
Thank you for making these videos. I've learned more from you than anyone and where. I've had to teach myself how to use a cane. Keep the videos coming. I need all info you have. Thanks again
I think the marshmallow roller tip is more on the heavier side if you wanted to do the two point touch technique. I really do not like when it stuck on the pavement and other obstacles, and also it is a heavier tip for my hands. I get tired so easily.
Excellent video, Mike. As a new cane user, I really apppreciate you going to the trouble of describing and demonstrating the different tips. I currently use the marshmallow roller, and like it. It kind of catches on sidewalk cracks when doing constant contact, but it's not that hard to switch to two-point touch if need be.
Thank you! And thanks for sharing!!
How do i know when I need to change my ceramic cane tip? Where would I be able to get the omni sense tip? I was told the are not distributors in the US right now.
Hi there, quick question I just recently got a telescopic cane with a metal glide tip. When do I know when that needs to be changed out? Thank you.
i prefer the roller marshmallow tip. i have tried the metal glide tip and the roller ball tip as well.
Great demo video Thankyou for sharing.
I definitely like the roller marshmallow tip. The only thing I don't like is that it seems to get clogged with hair and other debris lol. But it's great for constant contact. I love this tip.
very good demo Mike. Omnisense tip, the final tip at the end of the video, looks kind of like, a twin swivel chair caster or a child's doll's stroller caster, with the exception of the little rollers which are sideways on in triangular formation, so you have 3 rollers then a space, where there is a square linking the rim of the caster to the central pin which keeps the wheels on the chassy of this tip, then another 3 rollers and a square space Etc, dividing the wheel into 4 sections on both wheels or casters. I'm legally blind, no useful vision and have always, been a constant contact long cane user. I'm also moderately to severely deaf in one ear, but wear a bone anchored hearing aid or BAHA on my head just above my right ear. Auditory feedback and sound bouncing off obstacles is very helpful when I'm out hiking or walking the dog, or both, depending on time constraints. I live in a semi rural market town environment where there are quite a few single track country lanes and unmade dirt track roads and pathways. Omnisense, despite being a little stiff I find it actually hovers over kerbs and larger obstacles without my having to lift the cane as it bumps into them, whereas a rolling ball can stick or jar the wrist when you come into contact with larger solid obstacles. I also tried the over size chunky roller or heathfield cane tip as RNIB called this tip when it first came into circulation in 2001. I wish I'd stuck with that tip instead of switching to a rollerball. the Heathfield tip could have lasted forever.
Hi do you know where can I get the omni-sense tip in the UK? Thanks a lot
I ordered 'mine from Roadcaster in Australia. These tips were quite new at the time. It took a while to arrive. I don't think they're very well designed though. The pegs which hold the wheels on the cane as those are removable for easy cleaning actually wore down so much that the wheels were falling off and rolling away as I was trying to walk in the park. It must have been where the cane was constantly hitting kerbs or walls and trailing along them. I think the design could be improved by rubberising the ends of the pegs which are wearing out and getting torn up very quickly by rougher terrains like the footpaths and unmade dirt tracks where I sometimes walk and need a cane.
I think it's important to mention the Dakota Disc is good for sand and snow travel.
For anyone not familiar with grams, divide the number of grams by 28.3 to get the weight in ounces.
For example:
:
Pencil tip = 8 grams = approximately 0.3 ounces
Marshmallow tip = 17 grams = approximately 0.6 ounces
Marshmallow Roller tip = 39 grams = approximately 1.4 ounces
Roller ball tip = 69 grams = approximately 2.4 ounces
Jumbo roller tip = 71 grams = approximately 2.5 ounces
Rover freewheeling cane tip = 51 grams = approximately 1.8 ounces
Dakota disc tip = 66 grams = approximately 2.3 ounces
Ceramic tip = 17 grams = approximately 0.6 ounces
Metal glide tip = 19 grams = approximately 0.7 ounces
Omnisense tip = 93 grams = approximately 3.3 ounces
This is awesome!! Thank you
I am looking for a mobility specialist in Columbus, Ohio. Would you happen to have any contact with people from other states?
Do you know how to replace marshmallow tip that rolls rot replace it video?
I can't understand why people like the Roller Ball tip.. it's just to heavy to function as a cane tip, I'd say the Marshellow roller tip is better for beginner cane users in my opinion. been blind since birth and that tip has to be the worst tip ever.. oh and btw, the Ceramic and Metal Glide tips work just fine for constent contact, only time I would see an issue is say maybey really overexagerated cracks, but even then it's rare, those tips are the best tips for seasoned cane users.
And With that, I cannot argue.