I have has several rod cases and the thing that fails is the zipper. Is the zipper on this metal or plastic? heavy duty?
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I would say medium duty. I certainly did not buy this case because of its super sturdy zipper, but once I saw the zipper I knew that I would likely never have to think about that zipper ever again.
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Hi Michael, I'm not sure I'm the right person to ask really. This is my very first rod case. It is a plastic zipper and it seems OK, but that is yet to be seen I guess. Sorry I do not have a better answer. I do like the case.
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Hello Roy,The zipper track is nylon/plastic while the zipper puller is metal. Thanks. :)
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Do you mean a metal zipper like those on jeans? Then no, it is a nylon, light metal or plastic zipper zipper.
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It's some tough polymer plastic. It doesn't feel brittle and feels almost like the lower plastic polymer of an H&K; Glock 19. :) Mine is installed over an aluminum handlebar and it can carry my Cateye Volt 700 well - let alone a cycle computer. Very simple and elegant design.
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It's probably plastic, but it has a convincing appearance of porcelain or ceramic. This rod has a general look of quality.
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This case just barely fits my two-piece 10' rod. Have you looked at G.Loomis? They make some BIG rods, but the cases are definitely pricey.
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This one is plastic. I have had it mounted for several months and found it very durable.
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The actual reel and reel housing is all heavy duty plastic. But the center of the reel that the handle and (at the other end) where the water hose is attached to is metal. It's a strong pipe like center. I can't say what kind of metal that is. And it's not stated on the package. But a magnet does stick to it, so I doubt that it stainless steel. We've had super good experience with this style of Ames hose reel.
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It's plastic. I've never seen metal laptop case. I don't think that would be too good for the electric components.
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It is metal, but thin. It was strong enough for 6 keys, 1 regular and 5 small cart lock ones. I really liked this but like the other reviewer who answered below, the connection is what broke on mine, not the cable itself.
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No the zippers are not metal they are of a nylon or plastic composition. Bag is functional and sturdy have used it for business and pleasure.
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The one I bought appears to be a heavy duty Nylon. It's perfect for both my 380 or my 25.
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I think it is metal. I can tell you for sure this rod is very sturdy & stable.
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The clothesline is plastic covered nylon wrap. The knobs are plastic. The case metal.
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The zippers are metal. The entire backpack is very sturdy. No issues whatsoever. have had the bag for over 6 months.
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Every zipper on the bag is metal. Also it is not flat metal but it is bent at the edges allow you to grip the zipper end more as you pull it open or shut.
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It's metal, I think. It is as strurdy as any zipper, if that is your concern. It's really smooth to zip and unzip.