Omni-Sense Cane Tip Review

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Have you ever wanted an unbiased review of the Omni-sense cane tip? This is an unsponsored trial of the newest white cane tip to hit the market. Is it going to be a hit or miss for folks who are blind and partially sighted? Check it out to find out.
Intro: 0:00
Features and Design: 0:51
Testing Pavement: 3:27
Testing Gravel: 5:47
Testing Grass: 6:31
Two-point Touch: 7:08
Testing Fine Gravel/Sand: 7:58
Different Wrist Movements: 8:37
My Thoughts- Pros and Cons: 9:27
Thumbnail Description: Black text sits on a bright yellow background with black circles and dots. The test reads Omni-sense Review. An image of the Omni-sense cane tip is front and center. On the right, Tamara can be seen walking with the Omni-sense tip on her white and red cane.
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[@lynnenicholson6968]

Brilliant review. Here in the UK a blind man called Steve Holyer makes an all terrain tip called Huju. It makes your cane look like a long thin hockey stick. It’s my go to tip if I’m walking in the countryside, or going to the park or beach with my grandson. It stops the constant swapping tips, or carrying several canes each with a different tip for the various terrains (muddy paths through fields and woods, grass, gravel paths, wooden bridges over rivers, plus the roads and pavements I use to get to the countryside literally 2 streets over from my house). If I’m walking around town or shopping, so won’t be walking on anything but pavement, I prefer my rollerball. Tamara, I’m looking forward to your cane comparison. Will you be comparing lengths as well as materials? I have my original cane which is the UK recommended length “to the base of your sternum” (125cm which is 50 inches) which was fine when I walked slowly because I was less confident, or in crowds and shops; my other 3 canes are 140cm (56 inches) so reach my chin so I can now walk at my natural (pre-sight loss) pace and because I no longer have my hand by my bellybutton, but by my hip I no longer get the wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain I had. If my cane jams instead of getting jabbed the handle glides past my hip. I have a graphite and 2 aluminium canes (140cm) and prefer the aluminium I find the graphite “too bendy” and thought the elastic needed renewing, then someone said they preferred graphite as it was more flexible. I look forward to hearing your comparison.

[@bratprivilege]

I love how honest and nuanced this review is. I feel like a lot of people in the community have jumped on it because it’s so fancy sounding, but to me it honestly just feels very specific and narrow in application. I feel like it’s only really good in certain situations and for certain kinds of travelers, and not a very great overall tip for all kinds of broad uses. I’m a little biased because I am a full-time metal glide tip user with two point touch, but I find that I can control exactly how much noise I am making with my glide tip really well, whereas this tip is very difficult to modulate. I have also not been very impressed with the tactile feedback, and I felt like it was really hard to actually understand what I was feeling through this tip. I’m glad to hear that I am not the only one who feels that it is a little lacking except in certain circumstances. Thank you for reviewing it!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Agreed. I think that it is a very specific kind of cane traveller that would benefit the most and for the price you would want it to be the only tip you would need.

[@beeb6730]

Thanks so much for making this review and the whole video, I’d wondered if this would be helpful for me as in trying to learn how best to can use a cane some while using my wheelchair and this helped me realize its not going to be a magic solution as opposed to my rolling ball that I'm using now. And as I do live in Canada I very much appreciate knowing before I pay 100 for something that isn't going to suit my needs.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

As I’m transitioning to wheelchair use myself, I would love to know if you find something amazing. I had high hopes for it as well, but sadly it didn’t quite live up to the hype. I have heard Ambutech is releasing a new tip soon that has 360 degree movement, so that may be pretty cool.

[@johnmcateer1929]

Please compare this Omni-Sense tip to the new "Pathfinder 360° 2-Inch Rolling Ball Cane tip by Ambutech. It rolls in any direction. weighs only 3.3 ozs., and stores easy. A tremendous break through in white cane tip technology. Co-invented by John McAteer, the inventor of the NO-JAB° cane and the Ambutech engineers. A joy to use.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Hi John, I love the no-jab and it's turned into my day-to-day white cane. I'd love to try out the Pathfinder 360 when I put in my next Ambutech order. :)

[@MrMagoo-wp7pq]

I bought the omnisense cane tip when it first came out. At the time, I was walking a minimum of two miles everyday, and sometimes up to seven miles. I am a pretty strong man, in comparison to you as a reference. I hated this cane tip. In my opinion, it is only good for someone who does not sweep their cane from side to side, and only pushes it forward. A rolling marshmallow tip, or roller ball tip is far superior to this tip in every way (again, in my opinion). Thank you for this review. You did an excellent job showing its strengths and shortcomings.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It feels validating that even as a much stronger person you still had challenges with the sweep. I wholeheartedly agree. Forward just fine, sweeping is a little miserable.

[@MrMagoo-wp7pq]

@@UnsightlyOpinions I hate to say it, but think it needs to be said…I think this is the worst cane tip I have used, and the most expensive.

[@chrissymorgan1457]

Great review! I’ve been seriously considering the OmniSense, but your thorough description has made decide to stick with my ceramic tips. I Hate the marshmallow tip. I was going through one every 3 weeks and it got stuck everywhere down here. Rollerballs were better, so I keep a high mileage one on hand for the greenway or trips to parks because the ceramic tip doesn’t work in grass and isn’t great for gravel. Excited about the next set of reviews!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I was hoping it would do better as well. The roller ball definitely does better on those kinds of surfaces than the omnisense. So if it’s working why try to change things. :)

[@WackyLisa]

I’m so glad you reviewed this. As someone with wrist issues I’m really glad I never shelled out the money for the Omni sense now. I was taught to move my cane with my wrist and I think that has contributed to my wrist issues.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I am glad to be of service. :) I have had wrist challenges for many years as well. I know that’s the most common technique is to swing from the wrist, but it doesn’t work well for me. I found by moving my cane up into my hand a little bit and swinging from the elbow it’s a little less exhausting and painful for me. If you have wrist issues I would definitely check out a different tip.

[@megandmauiguidingpaws]

I have hand issues also I think a lot of use long term cane users get hand and wrist problems especially if we have other health issues. I like to use the pencil grip as my O and M instructor called it and with the rolling tips constant contact is much easier. Now since I prefer a roller ball I can do two point touch for a short time but it’s heavier than a roller marshmallow tip.

[@lesflower1426]

thank you , like you i do love my marshmallow tip looked like you were having quit a time,but you did great ,and you look great also

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

You were right about that! Haha it was a lot more challenging than I expected. I was a little bit sad it wasn’t as awesome as it claimed to be.

[@tofu3802]

Hi Tamara! Thank you for sharing. This is the first time, I have seen this tip!. I must try this. Im not sure its available in Sweden. Thank you for testing, this tip. Such valued feedback, from an experienced user. Thank you for testing the stability of the cane tip and its tactile feedback. . Some really valued points, regarding the weight, and how the tip positions itself, when in use. Im looking really forward, to the coming reviews on further cane testing. Thank you ever so much, for taking your time to introduce People to Whats available out there, and giving your very welcomed feedback. Which does make a real difference, to so many. Kind regards Tony from Scandinavia

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Hi Tony! Thank you for your kind words. It’s a very different type of tip that’s for sure! If you are eager to get it, and don’t mind the cost to ship it, I’m sure you can get one in Sweden shipped from the US or Australia. :)

[@tofu3802]

@@UnsightlyOpinions Hi Tamara, there is a lot of gravel and grass, where I live now, found that a heavy tip, is not for me, as I'm very sensative to vibration, because of medical reasons. I have been getting lighter durable tips made, 3D printed, to try out the different materials, and which materials wear down quicker than others. I've found this to be a good way to test tips, at fraction of 5he Cost. Have you ever thought about 3Dprinting? The materials used are defined by the printing nozzles, temperaturens, Speed of manufacture. Would Love to hear from you, your valued feedback. Kind wishes Tony from Scandinavia

[@starjestis8293]

Definitely not giving up my rolling marshmallow tip! I have tried many but yet always return to my OG LOL.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

We all have our favourites haha! I am the exact same way. Eager to try things out but rare to actually stick to something new when it comes to canes. I’m stuck in my ways :P

[@khanhhm5762]

This was a great and objective review. I was fortunate to try an OmniSense tip without shelling out any money for it and it just wasn't for me. It felt too heavy and I didn't feel like I was getting the feedback I'm used to from a ball tip or a teardrop-shaped tip, my favorite. The only thing I kind of liked was the auditory feedback but even that got a bit much at times. Also, the cost! Holy freaking cow! Why is it so much more in Canada than in the States? It's expensive in both places, but holy wowza!

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the exchange rate and shipping costs. Haha. I appreciate your kind words. I’m glad to hear you felt the same about the sensory feedback. I was thinking everyone would disagree with me on that, but I love my marshmallow tip and it’ll be quite the tip to get me to swap. :)

[@khanhhm5762]

@@UnsightlyOpinions Just for funzies, I should get a marshmallow tip and try it to see if it's any different from the teardrop tip. I don't know if you can use a teardrop tip on any cane aside from Revolution. I haven't used a 'mallow tip in ages. I'll never stop being shocked at the cost of things we disabled people have to buy. It seems so incredibly backward somehow--charging a population that has a lower employment rate.

[@megandmauiguidingpaws]

I have wanted to try this but been nervous about it I usually like my roller marshmallow or roller ball tip in the hook style I like your thoughts I been using my cane at the pool rather than Maui my guide so I was really appreciative of your review

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

In a pool setting it may work really well. Since there are no metal bits there’s no problem with getting it wet. It won’t rust or jam up the way some other tips might near water. Canes are great by the pool!

[@athenag5231]

I've been using the OmniSense for the past 2 or 3ish months, and it took me a really long while to get used but once I did, I started to like it a lot. Though my opinion of it still is kinda soured cause of the high upfront cost and the fact that my first impression was really bad with it taking literally over month of regular use for me to get used to it, which was made worse by every review of it I saw at the time being purely or mostly positive and not mentioning any major drawbacks. Plus it's size makes my cane significantly less compact when folded up and in situations where I'm not using my cane but have it on me, i.e. when I'm at work or in a car, I use one of Ambutech's cane holsters and wearing my cane holster with my cane in it while the OmniSense is on my cane is really really uncomfortable so in situations where I know I'm going to be using my cane holster a lot and might not need to be using my cane a lot but wanna have it just in case I do end up needing it, I tend to switch out the OmniSense for a significantly smaller metal glide tip so that my cane holster is actually comfortable and doesn't bother me. Plus the weight was a bit of an issue at first cause my cane is a 60 inch aluminum folding cane so already it was kinda heavy, and using the OmniSense made it even heavier, which did cause a lot of wrist pain and fatigue when I had first got it and was still getting used to using it.

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I was so out off by it at the start that I didn’t even want to give it a chance. I’m glad to hear it gets better with time. I didn’t even consider how large it would be folded up!

[@alookinsideablindlife5143]

I got it and hated it and returned it it was hard to swipe back and fourth I was really disappointed… I use a roller ball cane tip

[@UnsightlyOpinions]

Roller ball is a great tip! I wish I had tried mine sooner, I would have returned it as well. I don’t think I’ll use it again.

[@rickypasketofficial]

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[@UnsightlyOpinions]

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[@samporter1564]

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