I had this laying in my pile of partially completed push pole projects and put a crutch tip on the bell end. It is 1/2 inch PVC conduit. The T top I had previously glued in place but the 1/2 inch conduit proved to be too flexible in a 10 foot length. This 5 foot length proved to be perfect for a walking stick. It is very light and doesn't make noise against brush. It is handy for holding back thorn branches. I didn't use it to push a rope up the tree since there was a nice crotch so I threw a throwball up. Now that I am 60 something, the walking stick was very helpful.