[T.A.Sharps]

Well on my AV8R-01 I put on skate board tape to help grip, works pretty good, but it sheds "skin powder" on the stick, and down in what I assume is the "pot". I've thought that this may be part of the problem, and possibly I should open her up and at least clean all this off, and try'er out.

Thanks for the offer to fix it for me, but it is replaceable for $30-$40 so I don't think that is all necessary.

Are there any maintenance tips you could give me that I can do while I'm in there?

I wish companies like Saitek would offer the "Plastic" version, and a "Pro" all metal or rugged version of their sticks.

Thanks