The blowpipe and blowpipe stock are the parts most likely to crack, because moisture doesn't touch the sound. Since neither piece affects your tone, I think they should really just be made of plastic, or at least protected from moisture with a brass or metal sleeve.
Cracking happens because moisture soaks unevenly into wood and makes it expand unevenly. A sleeved wood blowpipe, or a solid plastic one, keeps moisture off the wood entirely and avoids that problem for good.
An adjustable blowpipe lets you dial in the exact length your setup needs. That matters because comfort and playability depend on everything fitting you right, including bag size and blowpipe length, and your ideal length can change when you switch bags.
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