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Title: Very sturdy, but slips way too much
Review: I had high hopes for this one after reading the reviews. It arrived fast and looked very sturdy and good quality. However, the locking mechanism is as worthless as I have ever seen. No matter how hard you tighten it, it still slides open when you apply any kind of serious "pulling pressure," like pulling the back of your boat against a dock. Not just a little movement, but all the way out until it catches on the plastic insert holding the sections together. It is the most frustrating boat hook I have ever used. I believe the problem with the design is the ribs. While the ribs make it sturdy, they also prevent a tight-sealing lock when you twist it. I think the other positive reviews reflect those who use it lightly and may not need it to lock so securely.
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