Need help finding a new walking stick.

[dave]

Cant find one anywhere with the right handle, if you see one for sale or even have one can you let me know please.

Its needs to have Heavy aluminium head like in this photo, other handles are just not as well balanced.

 

[Focus Owner]

 

[homeward]

I actually have one of these (the stick, not the Hugh...); and will be demonstrating it at Stanford Hall, later in the day.

Mrs homeward calls it my go-faster stick...! :devil:

 

[AndyRKett]

I actually have one of these

Does it have the flames and everything

 

[homeward]

Does it have the flames and everything

It does, I'm afraid...!

 

[portland_bill]

The original pic looks like the ones hospitals issue.
If you NEED one, your Doc, or the local Hospital should be able to issue you one, that's what the NHS is for.
If the second one is a WANT, rather than a need, visit your local Hospital and ask them where they get theirs. Contact the company and see if they'll sell you one. The hospital may even just give you one, as they "lose" a lot as many are not returned after injuries have mended.

If you see someone else using one, kick it out from under them, then pick it up and run away. Oh, sorry you can't. Walking stick racing anyone. (Before you all scream, this is not a serious proposal.)

 

[dave]

our social services who is who used to give them out stopped doing so years ago and even then they no longer did this design.

 

[benny279]

surely your gp will issue one out for you?

 

[saw]

Is there a company name on the stick?

 

[dave]

surely your gp will issue one out for you?

lol

Is there a company name on the stick?

zimmer was on it many years ago, I've had mobility shops look at zimmers current range and this isn't in it. i don't think I've any chance of getting a new one, but could be some used ones about.

 

[benny279]

lol

was is it that funny? i dont know anything about walking sticks so im only assuming a gp would do something meh!

 

[dave]

was is it that funny? i dont know anything about walking sticks so im only assuming a gp would do something meh!

government guidelines wont even let them give you medication now if it can be bought in a shop

 

[benny279]

government guidelines wont even let them give you medication now if it can be bought in a shop

never knew that, but i do now, ive had problems getting medication myself

 

[portland_bill]

I just stuck walking stick into google. Too many for me to browse and suggest to you. Lots at Amazon, some look similar to yours. Other options there.

Have a look and a long browse, there should be something there for you.

 

[dave]

I have done all that, there is what they call a your handle but it looks plastic i'm not sure it will last or feel the same.

 

[portland_bill]

Having recently seen my father, uncle and a friend cared for by three separate hospitals, they all seemed to have a large selection of sticks.

Why not wander in to your local hospital, find the occupational therapy department and just ask if they can help. (Sorry a naughty thought - once you've paid an arm and a leg for the car parking, the stick will no longer be needed. Sorry again.)

 

[dave]

I went to the OT unit. None of the girls have seen a stick like it and they only have the ¬ shape ones, they did take my phone number though and said they will look into it and call me if they have any luck.

Didn't have to pay for parking

 

[udtrev]

If you can modify the bottom end of it, is this item any good ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tripod-Ca...ity_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item43bd6feb45

 

[dave]

If you can modify the bottom end of it, is this item any good ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tripod-Ca...ity_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item43bd6feb45

thanks but they are too flimsy

 

[Honeymonster]

Of course if that doesn't tickle your carrot I'm sure something tasty could be knocked up on a CNC.