you usuallycan replace just one rod, I had to on mine last fall. I have the dominator blind not the choice but they should be the same. Take the center hub apart by taking the bolt out of the center. that should let you take out the individual rod. Call Tony at arrowsmith's archery shop 262-249-9933 he has the rods in stock and should be able to ship you one pretty cheap. I always keep a spare on hand just in case. BTW the rods arefiberglassI thinkso a torch probably won't do anything other that burn them.