I love my Safari so far, but the only gripe I have is the lower carbon fiber rod that they use. One I have will tighten up great and the other one is loose no matter where I position it. I have found a cure.....get the old Explorer XS rod, it is shaped like the middle stem and will slip right in TIGHT. You just have to place the coil wire thru a channel on the underside of the rod instead of thru it. I think the weight is about the same anyways and the tan color matches the Safari and they can be had alot cheaper than the new ones.............MO