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A few days ago Bill Olson Wrote: > > Hi Craig: Your request for info about a Hurrycane, may be in reference >to the walking sticks our support group has publicized and sells very >reasonably for a service to the community and helps raise funds for >research. >For more infformation on both of our projects see the web page for >NEKPA (Northeast Kansas Parkinson Association)The URL is : > http://www.cjnetworks.com/~nekpa I heartily reccommend the Parkie Walking Stick. I have one, had it for about 4 years. It's a good length, about 4' 4", long ehough to encourage the user to stand upright unlike a cane which fosters a bent over or stooped posture. They are all unique in shape and have a beautiful wood grain. Whenever I use mine I get a lot of comments about it. It's a good ice breaker for getting strangers into a conversation about Parkinson's. I have another walking stick that I made out of a fiberglass Cross-Country ski pole. I removed the plastic "basket". I cut a 3 inch length of stiff rubber hose, about 3/4 inch in diameter and press the hose on over the pointed steel tip of the ski pole leaving the hose extending about 1/2 inch beyond the point. only thee end of the hose strikes the floor. For snowy or icy weather I slide the hose off and have the steel tip exposed to keep from slipping. Ski Poles are strong, light weight and com in vaious lengths. Ben