well yer but some things suposed to be pissed

you never know thats why i asked!

just try opening it, hold it in one hand and give it a firm (but not too much) tug in the right direction, gotta be worth a try?..

yer your right

well it wants bending inwards and alot.. is there any sort of adjustment on the closer thing

James, there's rubber-friendly stuff called "Molycoat" which the instro's used where I used to work, and as well, there may be some food-grade grease which doesn't deteriorate rubber, although it might not be available in the smallish quantity you're after. The Molycoat is toothpaste tube size.