My Mom had difficulties with her other folding cane. It had tapered sections that became impossibly wedged together after bearing her weight, even on short walks. She didn't have the wrist strength to pull the sections apart! Look carefully at the sections of this walking cane -- the ends are straight, not tapered. They fit easily into each other, and (more importantly) they separate just as easily. This cane uses precision engineering for stability, not clumsy friction. Yes the carbon fiber is light. Yes the floral pattern is cute. Yes the Fritz handle is classy. But better than anything, this is a folding cane that is easy to fold! Thank you!!!