We use this as a handle for a lap counter for distance swimming. It compresses down short enough to fit in the trunk with the counter attached and extends at poolside to get that counter nice and deep where the swimmer can read it without the volunteer getting soaked at every flip-turn. It stays solidly attached. At one point I overtightened the extension adjustment a bit and found it difficult to loosen so that I could retract it for the car ride home, so don't overdo locking it down.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]