Which wading staff?

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
I assume some of you have owned more than one wading staff, and at some
point said "I wish I bought this nice one before those pieces of crap I
owned before". If you wanted to skip all the crap, which one(s) would you
buy, and why?

If I wanted to skip all the crap, I wouldn't buy anything.
When I need a wading staff I look around for a nice stout
stick, use it for the day then leave it next to the path
for the next guy.

--
Ken Fortenberry

Great idea, except when you're in a place where there are no stout sticks.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
I assume some of you have owned more than one wading staff, and at some
point said "I wish I bought this nice one before those pieces of crap I
owned before". If you wanted to skip all the crap, which one(s) would you
buy, and why?

I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's rock
solid when I am.

At the time I bought mine, there were two models and may still be. I
bought the larger diameter (3/4"). My buddy bought the 1/2" and was
sorry. He always felt it was too slender & he didn't trust it.

I've heard numerous negative testimonials here on ROFF about the
handles coming off, the elastic breaking, and the sections getting
stuck; but none of that has happened to mine.

Joe F.

"rb608" wrote in news:1163628767.334051.175480
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I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's rock
solid when I am.


Ditto. You have to learn the trick about rolling the joint (so to speak)
against your knee should it lock, but overall a great product that requires
no thought or effort to deploy, which is the most important part.

--
Scott
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"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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"rb608" wrote in news:1163628767.334051.175480
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I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's rock
solid when I am.


Ditto. You have to learn the trick about rolling the joint (so to speak)
against your knee should it lock, but overall a great product that
requires
no thought or effort to deploy, which is the most important part.

--
Scott
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Same here. Thanks for the "rolling the joint" trick to get the thing apart.
That is the only negative I have. The staff is at least 20 years old and I
don't know how long the stretch chord inside will last before it
deteriorates. So far, so good.

Guy

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"rb608" wrote in news:1163628767.334051.175480
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I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's rock
solid when I am.


Ditto. You have to learn the trick about rolling the joint (so to speak)
against your knee should it lock, but overall a great product that
requires
no thought or effort to deploy, which is the most important part.

--
Scott
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Same here. Thanks for the "rolling the joint" trick to get the thing
apart. That is the only negative I have. The staff is at least 20 years
old and I don't know how long the stretch chord inside will last before it
deteriorates. So far, so good.

You ought to be able to replace the shock cord if/when it breaks down. If
you don't know how, or don't have the right material, see if there is a
camping supply shop near you, as most tent poles are now shock corded. They
might have parts and/or knowhow.

--riverman

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"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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"rb608" wrote in
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I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's
rock solid when I am.


Ditto. You have to learn the trick about rolling the joint (so to
speak) against your knee should it lock, but overall a great product
that requires
no thought or effort to deploy, which is the most important part.

--
Scott
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Same here. Thanks for the "rolling the joint" trick to get the thing
apart. That is the only negative I have. The staff is at least 20
years old and I don't know how long the stretch chord inside will last
before it deteriorates. So far, so good.

Guy



I'm pretty sure the company replaces the cord for free if you send it in.

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Scott
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"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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"rb608" wrote in
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I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's
rock solid when I am.


Ditto. You have to learn the trick about rolling the joint (so to
speak) against your knee should it lock, but overall a great product
that requires
no thought or effort to deploy, which is the most important part.

--
Scott
Reverse name to reply

Same here. Thanks for the "rolling the joint" trick to get the thing
apart. That is the only negative I have. The staff is at least 20
years old and I don't know how long the stretch chord inside will last
before it deteriorates. So far, so good.

Guy



I'm pretty sure the company replaces the cord for free if you send it in.

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Scott
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Scott, have you ever fished Marshall Creek, out by Oak Orchard?

"rb608" wrote in
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
I assume some of you have owned more than one wading staff,
and
at some point said "I wish I bought this nice one before
those
pieces of crap I owned before". If you wanted to skip all the
crap, which one(s) would you buy, and why?

I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly
happy with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using
it &
it's rock solid when I am.

At the time I bought mine, there were two models and may still
be.
I bought the larger diameter (3/4"). My buddy bought the
1/2"
and was sorry. He always felt it was too slender & he didn't
trust it.

I've heard numerous negative testimonials here on ROFF about
the
handles coming off, the elastic breaking, and the sections
getting
stuck; but none of that has happened to mine.

Joe F.


I've had my Folstaff for about 15 years. Figuring it will extend
the life of the shock cord, I no longer fold it up when I've
finished using it for the day, except to drain the water out of
it. I shake it or tap it on the bumper of my car to create a
vibration which loosens the binding effect of the aluminum
joints. I separate the topmost joint, drain the water, then snap
it back together. It hasn't been in it's holster for five years.
rt

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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
I assume some of you have owned more than one wading staff, and at some
point said "I wish I bought this nice one before those pieces of crap I
owned before". If you wanted to skip all the crap, which one(s) would you
buy, and why?

I've only owned one, a Folstaff, and I've been unhesitatingly happy
with it. It folds up out of the way when I'm not using it & it's rock
solid when I am.

At the time I bought mine, there were two models and may still be. I
bought the larger diameter (3/4"). My buddy bought the 1/2" and was
sorry. He always felt it was too slender & he didn't trust it.

I've heard numerous negative testimonials here on ROFF about the
handles coming off, the elastic breaking, and the sections getting
stuck; but none of that has happened to mine.

Joe F.


If it's opened up, but you're not using it, does it float? Or is that not a
feature I should focus on?

No laughing. I just began looking at these things, and very little so far.
But, an "almost" at a creek last week got me thinking. A lot.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
If it's opened up, but you're not using it, does it float? Or is that not
a feature I should focus on?

Mine came with an attachment cord that ties conveniently to my wader belt.
Coincidentally enough, however, my son was using it on our last trip north,
and didn't tie it on. I was wading down the river & came across a
half-floating Folstaff hung up on some rocks. It was mine.

Joe F.