• staves are too much of a precision item of equipment to be used in place of a slasher, vaulting pole, etc.
• staves shall be transported in their protec tive cases to protect the face from damage.
• wooden staves which become wet should be dismantled and dried out before storing away.
• any moisture which is evident in an instrument must be allowed to disperse by storing the level out of its case in a warm room. Should it persist after several days the instrument may require specialist servicing.