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And the future? Rumors swirl about self-elongating dibbers
that turn into Harry Potter-esque Elder wands, with who knows
what powers. And further elongating dibbers that can be ridden,
broomstick-like, anywhere one pleases. With the current pace
of progress, who’s to say what’s possible and what’s not?
But no matter how upstart the upgrades, no
matter how quantum the leaps, basic design
principles have remained in place.
Because when it comes to dibbers, as
with certain other good things in life,
size doesn’t matter. You mainly want
your dibber to feel comfortable in your
hand — solid, smooth to the touch,
pleasing to grip, and with good heft,
delivering the same simple earthy
pleasures dibbers have always
delivered.
A simple aid for a sacred act.
Dibber safety tip — Though most
gardeners like to keep their dibbers handy, avoid
carrying your dibber in your pocket unless you have a
protective case for it. You don’t want to accidentally
yourself.
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