Jackie - does the jumbo detect difference in surface texture as well as the standard roller does; I'm all in favour of a smoother operation to protect the wrist, but also appreciate the feedback I get from the roller tip, which can tell me where I am by surface difference.
I've had roller tips snapped off by people standing on the end of my cane before now, I don't suppose the jumbo is a tougher construct?
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Hi PeterI agree with you entirely. When the Rehab Officer asked me to try the jumbo roller, I wasn't sure if I'd get used to it, but I have, and I find it is better on my wrist. The only time I lift it for a tap on the ground is when I'm trying to use an echo for my location, then it's useful.Jackie Cairns Braille Specialist Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Tel: 01604 798024 Mob: 07887 883815 www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter BeasleySent: 24 March 2010 17:00 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canesPersonally I use a jumbo roller as it is much bigger and doesn't snag in bad pavements as easilyas the standard roller does. The pavements are particularly bad where I live, but if that is not the case in your area, maybe the standard roller will be ok for you.----- Original Message ----- From: "Hussein Patwa" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:43 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: long canes Hi,Can't answer the second question but yes you would get the VAT exempt price if buying as an individual.Just out of interest, I'm surprise you've being charged for the tip. Our local disability provisions are governed by the local Council and they have always said just to call them and they will sort out tips. Not that I've replaced mine in forever, but just surprised._______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. 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