Sandflag query

Seeking some advise from anyone who has the 4x4 Equip 3m sandflag. It appears to have a number of practical features such as the lockable mount and thicker (?less flexible) mast. On the potentially negative side it has elastic cord connecting the three sections and is only deployable as a 3m pole (no option for a smaller pole). Is this cord easily changed when it perishes? Is there enough friction in the joins to keep the pole together while off-road if the elastic cord fails? While I'm leaning towards this product, I'm struggling to justify a 50% premium for a piece of equipment I will use infrequently.
Thanks in advance.
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