I did not like the nylon clips that had a tendency to break after a while, especially in cold weather, so I replaced them with bronze snap swivels. They worked great except they are noisy when it's windy, and the flagpole is right outside our bedroom window. So I added a pair of soft plastic snap covers and they solved the noise problem. I bought an extra set so I could replace them when they were worn out. 5+ years later, they still haven't worn out.