They have to do that. If they were rigid they’d just snap off at the root - the flexibility is deliberate. It’s a bit disconcerting but it’s normal
Laterally stiff, vertically compliant.
@Emyr started
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They have to do that. If they were rigid they’d just snap off at the root - the flexibility is deliberate. It’s a bit disconcerting but it’s normal