It doesn't have to be a hard knock life!
 

There’s already enough hard knocks in life – this is one we can eliminate. I don't know about you but it seems I always have my mind on other things when setting up the rig at a new stopover and more than once I've received some serious lumps for not paying attention.

The solution is simple. Just buy some inexpensive “noodles” at a beach supply store or a $$$ General (in-Season) - cut a slit down the center with a razor blade and slip them on those sharp, and oh-so-hard, slide edges. Now you can bounce off gracefully with no harm (minimal) done. -Jack