Whips or arms that go vertical

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Originally Posted by DRH

I have used these exact whips, but had a recurring problem with them. The rubber parts that push the whips up to a vertical position when there is no tension on the lines dried out and cracked every 2 - 3 years from the hot summer sun, and the whips would not stay in a vertical position anymore. I had to replace those rubber parts twice and they are not inexpensive. If your dock is shaded from the sun these whips might be OK, but I wouldn't buy them again.

We often agree on posts, but not this one. We are westerly facing and get afternoon/evening sun most days. Going on 5+ years with no issues with ours (and this from someone who often believes that Overton's is over priced and not the best option)

I should clarify that I'm referencing the base only, not the whips. To my amazement, our whips still work great...18 years after buying our place when they were included. And as near as I can tell, they were 10+ years old when we moved in.

My referral is for the bases only.