Walking Canes

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Shann

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I have a lot of leg and feet problems. Sometimes, I think I would be able to walk better if I used a cane, even if only temporarily, like when the arthritis in my feet or hip flares.

I'm pretty heavy, so I need something that can be used by someone at least 300 pounds. I'd also like something that didn't look like an orthopedic cane (you know those aluminum ones).

Thanks.
 
I'd pick up one made of a nice hardwood, like Hickory or Mahogany. Truth be told, though mahogany is nice, I'd go with hickory simply because Andrew Jackson once beat a would-be assassin near to death with a cane, and he was known as Old Hickory. Not sure if he got the nickname because of his cane, or because of something else, but it'd be a nice story to share either way.
 
When you really need a cane those orthepedic ones sure are less painful. More appealimng ones are all around. A nice traditional walnut cane can cost $30 or less.

You can get a written prescription for one that will help with the cost using most insurances.

Or, you canmake your own. I did one from walnut, carved a face and used Garnets as eyes. Whatever turns you on.
 
I'm not 300 pounds but I do have leg and consequent hip problems and a large cane collection. I actually use my Canemasters, one oak cane daily, the other in hickory for more formal occasions. They are very strong and they are thicker than cheap canes so the large crook is broad and distributes weight nicely.
 
I'm not 300 pounds but I do have leg and consequent hip problems and a large cane collection. I actually use my Canemasters, one oak cane daily, the other in hickory for more formal occasions. They are very strong and they are thicker than cheap canes so the large crook is broad and distributes weight nicely.
 
The City Stick is a terrible choice for weight-bearing. The head is too small, and will really press on the nerves of the hand.
 
SShepherd said:
really? I've used one for 2 years
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Shann said:
I have a lot of leg and feet problems. Sometimes, I think I would be able to walk better if I used a cane, even if only temporarily, like when the arthritis in my feet or hip flares.

I'm pretty heavy, so I need something that can be used by someone at least 300 pounds.
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Given the original poster's requirements, I don't recommend it. You haven't mentioned yours.

I did own a City Stick, prefer a crooktop, but the CS was a great cane. I gave it to a friend who needed it more for balance than weight-bearing.
 
When I need to occasionally use a cane, it's a Canemaster's. I have "knob" style walking sticks with various size heads, none offer as much genuine support as either a crookneck or an orthopedic type.

Blackthorns without a crook or an angled handle don't offer much practical support either & are harder to work with.

Denis
 
When I'm "on the road" I bring a folding cane I got from Russell's for Men, the Concord "Traveler". It folds into 3 sections with a shock cord to snap it back together, and has an upper sliding section to adjust the height a few inches either way. VERY comfortable handle. Not a combat cane, though. :)
 
Thanks a lot guys. I checked out the Canemasters site and they have some pretty cool looking canes, although a little more expensive than I expected. I particularly liked the "big and tall custom street walker" that was a nice stained black hickory cane. I tested out some different handles at the drugstore and the traditional "hook" seemed the most comfortable for me.

Has anyone heard of a cane called the "Hercules" derby handled cane? It is a beech wood cane with a derby handle. Supposed to support up to 500 pounds (no, I don't need that much!).
 
I've had good luck with oak and hickory livestock canes. I found them for around $10 at the local Seed & Feed store. If you are inclined take a Dremel to them and in less than an hour you've got a tactical whacker to compare to much more expensive offerings.
Stay Safe,
Clyde

http://www.petvetsupply.com/equmwel001.html
http://www.enasco.com/farmandranch/?&q=cane

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You could also look at a Leki walking stick, knob grip with rubber shock absorbing foot. Rated for 308#. I imagine just about any outdoor store in your state of Vermont would have them in stock.

I think they come in lightweight aluminum, tactical black and other colors.
 
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