General - Click HERE for a Diagram
General - Click HERE to see how to
Grip the Cane
The Raising Cane® is comprised of five major
components. These are:
- Tee type handle grip
- Strong and stiff graphite-epoxy shaft
- Rugged steel basket assembly
- Counterweight, and a
- Rubber base pad
The Raising Cane®
is available in four (4) fixed lengths of 30, 32, 34, and 36
inches. The cane is available in fixed lengths and thus you must
determine the proper length for yourself.
It weighs about 1.4 pounds and it is patented throughout much of the
world.
Handle
The handles are of a Tee design and are grasped as shown in the gripping
instructions. The cane shaft fits between the fore
and middle fingers of ones hand. Grasping the handle in this manner
improves the stability of the cane for the user while centering the
handle in the palm of the user.
There are two handle designs to choose from.
The first utilizes a black foam
grip that is ergonomically designed, is made from a bio-compatible
polymeric foam and is user replaceable. It is designed to absorb
shock and provide comfort to the user. It is about 3 inches long
and 1 3/8 inches in diameter.
Our newest handle design features a
larger handle that utilizes a carbon fiber tube about 4 inches in
length and 1 1/8 inches in diameter. This design is preferred
by individuals with larger hands.
Photographs of each handle design
can be seen on the Cane Info page of this site.
Shaft
The shaft of the cane is a beautiful, rosewood-colored,
graphite-epoxy material designed to be extremely light weight but, at
the same time, to be strong and stiff. The material used in this
shaft is similar to that used in high performance sporting equipment
and aircraft.
Steel Basket Assembly
The black, coated steel basket assembly is both rugged and
lightweight. - It is uniquely
designed to clear the foot of the user, as well as provide a rolling
surface for the cane if it is dropped or knocked over.
Counterweight
This black weight is coated to provide years of maintenance
free use. Its primary
purpose is to provide the necessary weight needed to cause the cane
to roll back up if it is dropped or knocked over.
Rubber Base
This piece acts to protect both the floor and the metal
counterweight from one another while cushioning the impact on the
floor. It is made from a black, non-marring rubber material, is
approximately five times the contact area as ordinary canes, and is
replaceable.
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