I have a Sharpes Spey for going places I should not be really, heavy & cumbersome but the very best when in heavy currents or deep or cold water. I never go anywhere without my folding staff, it's a Folstaff one by Orvis that folds up really small and pops together instantly when taken out of it's holster. Just need to keep the ferrules well waxed or it is a bugger to get apart.
Also used the Snowbee, like the Sharpes it is fairly heavy and I would only use it when I needed something substantial, unless it is required most of the time, it is a pain. I've never had the Snowbee tele staff collapse on me. All my staffs are used with a Gear Keeper staff retractor, can be purcahsed from anywhere that sells Rio / Vision or, same thing with an Orvis badge from Orvis.
Cheers
Ben