So over the past year I have had a string of bad luck when it comes to my 4ft pieces of suction side vacuum hoses. They used to last a few years and now I'm lucky if I get them for 6 months. They are breaking in the middle as I am gently removing my sand sharke as I always have. Just curious to know your guys's thoughts on vacuum hoses whether I should look at investing in one long one or keep buying the little for foot individual pieces?