>Yes the Lombard hinges do tend to get weak over time. But they're NOT THAT >BAD. And considering that they can be replaced for less than $100, it's >probably not worth whining about too much. If I were bent double four or >five times a day, then slung in a backpack and bounced across town, I'd >probably fail after three or four years. What about you? Agreed, although I haven't encountered the total failure experienced by WS owners. My Lombard hinges're getting a bit, er, floppy. But it's not surprising as it gets a really tough workout 24/7. (frankly, I wouldn't buy it from me ;-)
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