The Simms wadding stick uses a metal cord that will not deteriorate. It is
easy to put together when you need it, and relatively easy to take apart and
store. I've used one now for abut 3 years with no problems except one; the
sewing on the elastic strap is poor and comes apart easily. I was standing
in the middle of the Trinity one day with the staff dangling in the water.
When I went to move, all I had was an elastic strap with unraveled thread.
I complained to Simms and got a new one, that I had my wife re-sew before I
used it. However that didn't get me out of the Trinity that day!

I believe that the Simms is the best available, but it is not cheap!


"Greg Pavlov" wrote in message
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On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:12:06 GMT, "gary" wrote:

I have one that comes apart too easily when you stick in a muddy bank or
river bed. I can be a real pain at times.


I have the same problem: the friction of the overlapping
sections and the springiness of the internal bungee is
all that holds it together. My next one will have
sections that interlock.



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