I'm on my 3rd year with my Summit. I noticed today when I removed my stand from the WMA that the cables are gettign more stubborn.The rubber is piling up making it real tough to slide in the hole.

I do have a brand new spare set of cables my Missouri friend picked up from a BASS Pro clearance shelf for 4.00 Great deal .

I read up on the replacement rubber. They have to be put on with a heat gun. You are right..just buy a new set when ya need them. Summit wants 34.00 Cabelas 35.00. I always deal with Cabelas.