Source of plastic/FG rods?

[heffa]

Ok, I'm no sure if this is the best place for this thread, but as it's not timber, I didn't want to post in other sections.

So, I'm looking for a supply of HDPE/Fibreglass/etc solid rods, and hoping someone here might have a suggestion. Need to be 6mmx750mm, have a bit of flex, reasonably impact resistant, and under $6-$7 each. Preferably somewhere in Melbourne.

Full story: I make BDSM and fetish toys. I mainly work with timber, designing and building paddles and impact toys, bondage rigs, and occasional furniture.

One thing i make is turned timber handles for canes. The canes themselves are different materials: wood dowel, metal tubes/rods, and most often plastic or fibreglass rods. I have used kite rods, fishing rod sections and other items, usually covered with thin wall heatshrink. But I'm looking for a more consistent product.

Any suggestions?

[riverbuilder]

I would have thought carbon tube would be used widely for canes, it’s light,strong,and sensitive. It’s readily available in multiple sizes.
Carbon fiber tubes (http://www.carbonfiber.com.au/category5_1.htm)

[AlexS]

Can't help with the rods, but it's interesting, the things woodworkers are asked to make. I had a commission to make boxes for sex toys (so the kids wouldn't find them).

[heffa]

I would have thought carbon tube would be used widely for canes, it’s light,strong,and sensitive. It’s readily available in multiple sizes.
Carbon fiber tubes (http://www.carbonfiber.com.au/category5_1.htm)

I do use CF occasionally, but most of the time it doesnt have enough weight to it. Some like whippy light canes, but they're more the minority

[heffa]

Lol. There,s quite a few woodworkers around who do kink toys. For some of us its our primary business :U