I understand malacca sticks are hollow, and require some sort of internal support. Umbrellas use a metal or wood support. What would you suggest for a Vigny cane, that should be flexible?
-Will
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I understand malacca sticks are hollow, and require some sort of internal support. Umbrellas use a metal or wood support. What would you suggest for a Vigny...
I'm not sure that malacca is hollow, since it's a rattan, not a bamboo. There should be a strong internal structure, so it wouldn't need a specific metal rod...
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Will, Malacca is a true liana, a vine, not a grass, as is bamboo, it is not hollow, and malacca, when properly cared for while growing, is one of the more...
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I think what I got on was James Smith's umbrellas, where the interior of the malacca was hollowed out and a support put in. Thanks for the response, guys. The...
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Craig, such a pity my wife is expecting our third that week! I am currently developing my own stick system and after seeing the Vigny method I am confident I...
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Craig, thanks for that but I'm wondering if there is much point developing my own system if whats already out there will do the job? The more I have been...
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