Hi Dave, PVC is meant to pass fluids not be a structural component although some use it in moderation. So I drove 400 miles to Erie, pa for some Steelhead fishing, on Saturday I stopped by the Dicks store in Erie, zero 10e,s. Did not make it to the new Field and Steam store there. My local store virtually never has them. I'll be driving 65 miles to check another store this week. We,ll see what happens..,,.