This item looks like it is stiff, and if it's too long, you'll have to either cut it or route it in a strange path. Is this right?
2013016
It's not too stiff and should be cut to length with tin snips. Best to not have an more bends in the pipe than necessary due to lint build-up in the bends.
2096707
There are groumets, however, I think you may compromise the material if you were to cut it.
1720524
It is not hard but is definitely stiff. I found it a bit large for my needs if you are a tall person it may work for you, I am short and found it unconformable.
459145
Mine is a little stiff. I think it's suppose to be so it doesn't move by accident.
769977
No, not in my opinion. this item is made of hard plastic - if you tried to trim it it would undoubtedly crack - which would ruin the integrity of the item.
1176778
No , it should not be . It should be solid and smooth. I would return it and ask for another one .
1368618
It's not that flexible to do that with 48" length. It's fiberglass and it's supposed to be stiff.
1261888
I'm going out on a limb here, but perhaps you were looking at it twist tied and it appeared shorter. Once it arrives, you'll undo the twist tie and see that it will be as long as you'll need it to be. Okay?
1221965
It looks like you can cut it. We didn't need to though. I would just worry about it unraveling. We are very happy with ours.
232921
It is a little stiffer than some but not enough that I questioned it...maybe you received a faulty one.
241222
The wire is pretty thick and holds it's shape if you go slowly enough and if you tighten all the screws down well. If you try to go too fast and apply too much force, and your styrofoam is thick and dense, or possibly damp or wet, it will bend and deform, but you will feel the drag and you will know that you are overdoing it. I think it would be fine, except that since it is handheld, any little motion, even your heartbeat, will be translated into the cut. You might want to consider a table top model for smooth even cuts, such as a router would do.
243275
Thanks for your help. We already ordered it, so I will let you know how it goes...We hung one last weekend that we did not have to cut. It looked better than I thought it would. Fingers crossed. Thanks again
1336693
You just have to make the ends come together. I wrapped the tops of the two sections with black electrical tape in some places. In others, the angle was such that I didn't want the two sections to appear "joined" in a longer length. I have used about seven of these for around my house and around a pergola and at the tops of our retaining walls. Good quality stuff! I did have to unroll them and let the sum staighten them out though as they are really, REALLY stiff and I guess I am a whimpy older woman....;-) Should last for quite a while though....
1865189
It's pretty stout. I think that, even if you found a tool to do it, you'd end up with a very rough cut. Probably unsightly.
776609
I would said it's kinda in between but more to the stiff and hard side. It's not as soft and flexible, you need some pressure to make it flexible.
703906
It's really stiff, I snapped it on and since then have not removed it bec Iam afraid I will break it if I do, sorry I know that's not a great answer
2075420
Mine are like that too. I've seen people are cutting theirs. I left mine as-is but mine is not wrapping around the bottom. Personally I'd rather it be too long than too short.