Retractable Pocket Horsemanship Flag

This broke while I was gently waving it in the air. It split horizontally. I know they say it is to be used nicely but for it to split horizontally that is a mfg. defect. I really wanted to like this product. I had only used it twice.

A retractible stick with flag is definitely handy. I didn't read anywhere that a flag was included so i bought one of those too. It comes with a plain white flag. .

The flag is easily retractable however it is really flimsy. I ordered two ans they broke immediately. Im going to try the lunging stick and see if that works better.