The Simms Wading Staff is a perfect modern take on a classic wading tool! Crafted from a 7075 aluminum tubing with a steel cable, this wading staff is lightweight but still highly durable! The staff features a ribbed foam handle for multiple different grabbing points, each as comfortable as the others! This staff is extremely easy to use; it can open and close in just seconds! The built-in wrist strap and retractor make this staff easier to secure while out on the water. Simms added a depth gauge along the staff's body in inches so you can see before you step precisely how deep the water is in front of you! Wade with confidence with the Simms Wading Staff! Modern take on classic wading tool Lightweight yet highly durable Made of 7075 aluminum tubing with steel cable Simple yet firm deployment opens and closes in seconds Extended, ribbed, closed-cell foam handle for multiple grab heights Built-in wrist strap, retractor, and compression molded sheath Printed in inches for depth gauge Replaceable/interchangeable aluminum tip