Yeah, sounds like normal wear and tear with the tension a bit low, Alpine III have thicker elbows but if you are already on strongs then I think they are the same at the elbow.
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Yeah, sounds like normal wear and tear with the tension a bit low, Alpine III have thicker elbows but if you are already on strongs then I think they are the same at the elbow.