I was disappointed that the walking stick was too short, even though I requested a certain length. The strap came off almost immediately, so I had to re-tack to the stick. I also had to extend the length by an inch to make it usable. I also added a coat of tung oil, to protect the surface. After my modifications, it is a great addition to my cane and walking sticks that I use on a daily basis. {Concierge NOTE: Unfortunately these sticks only come in 36"- we can always shorten them, we just can't lengthen them.}