7'6" telescoping flipping stick stuck

[CZ]

I have a mark tyler series 7'6" flipping stick that telescopes. It currently is stuck with the guides rotated over to the left. I can not get the rod part to go back down like a telecoping rod should it seems that it is locked into position. Is there anything I can do to be able to push the rod back down to move it over so it is straight again. (I hope this makes sense)

[Damon Witt]

I have been in that situation before with mine. The main culprit is water. If the rod is wet and there is any water or moisture inside the slide area, when the rod is pulled out, it creates a vacuum chamber. The only way to break the vacuum is to get air to it. That means using a little more than average pressure to push the rod back into the slide area.

Put the butt of the rod between your knees and lock down. Put one hand on the handle and your other on the rod two-three inches above the break. Push straight down on the first attempt. If that does not work. Twist and push the next time. I have always gotten mine apart at this point. If it is still stuck than it is more than a vacuum problem and something worse than water has gotten on the rod.

Good luck
Damon

[kistlero]

One way you might try to collapse that rod is this method:

Grab tightly around the rod with your strong hand, underneath the bottom guide. Take the rod outside to the driveway and bang the butt cap on the cement as hard as you can while keeping the rod vertical.

This should break the top piece loose from the cylinder without damaging the rod.

Good Luck,

Trey Kistler

[CZ]

I will give it a try
thanks for the quick responses