The Correct Stick:
Things to Consider :
Sticks as Gifts
Often the person most resistant to using a walking stick is the one who needs it most. That is why "The Stick" makes a great gift. As a gift it becomes rude not to use it, and it may just save someone you love from a fall or worse.
You could perhaps buy a Gift Card for your beloved friend or family member. I will contact them to ensure they get exactly what they need and make them a fantastic walking stick they will feel compelled to use because you bought it fore them.
Right or Left Hand?
For maximum comfort "The Stick" handles are for either the right or left hand.
Generally, a walking stick should be used in the hand opposite the affected leg.
If the walking stick is used as general support and not for a specific injury, order a handle that matches the left or right handedness of the person using the stick.
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Note: If the walking stick is intended as a mobility aid following injury or surgery; or is to assist someone elderly or otherwise frail, it is recommended that a health professional be consulted to provide patient specific advice using the walking stick.
What Length Shall I order?
• Wear shoes most likely to be worn when using the cane.
• Stand as you would normally with arms at your side and a slight natural bend at the elbow.
• Identify the slightly knobby bone that protrudes a little just above the skin folds of the wrist (The Pisiform Bone).
• Measure from just below the Pisiform Bone - or the top crease of the wrist - to the ground.
This is about the right length.
If you are in any doubt, review this video
or contact me.
Bear in mind:
The correct length may need to be a little longer depending on posture and other physical variables — so some discretion is required.
For example - If the stick is being used as general support rather than to assist with recovery from an injury or an operation, it may need to be longer.
Err on the long side if in doubt, extra can always be cut off (See below)
NOTE:
If you are measuring for yourself, stand next to a table and place books on the table to a level that corresponds to the correct height. Then measure from the top of the books to the floor.
How to hold the HAB Handle.
The HAB Handle is designed to be used with the back three fingers curved under the handle with the thumb and fore finger in the dimples on the shaft.
Colour
The standard finish for the cane shaft for it to be sanded and coated with a dark stain polyurethane to give it a rich dark colour. However colour can be added to the shaft to personalise "The Stick".
Simply choose colour as an option when ordering your stick and let me know which Resene colour best suits. The shaft is gently "de-stressed" after the colour has been applied then finished with a gloss coat varnish.
Engraving
The walking stick handle can be personalised with engraved messages, names or other meaningful text. This makes "The Stick" even more significant as a special one-off gift. The engraved message option is selected on the order form or website Shop.
Stuck for ideas? Try quotes from poems or songs.