After watching the Youtube video of how to replace the lower flex-hose on the Shark Rocket model vacuums I figured it would be relatively easy to repair my own. Some of the reviews of this specific model state that the vacuum is easier to repair or that it is more difficult to repair, so it pretty much comes down to personal technical ability. Here's the mistake I made, instead of using the link posted in the Youtube video to Vacuums R Us I went to the standby for everyone these days and ordered two hoses for the price of one via Amazon. Of course they say these will fit the model in the description but lo and behold when they are shipped and you get to the point where you need to switch the hose it is too wide in diameter. Go figure, the hose must be 1 1/18th instead of whatever was sent. So, next day I do use the link to the Vacuums R Us store and buy the exact hose recommended. After a few more days of waiting for shipping the hose shows up and it indeed fits perfectly. Now I have two hoses that are a bit too wide in diameter but also a working Shark stick vac. Getting the device apart and together was less tricky than I anticipated and the tutorial video is very helpful. I guess when you seek advice from a vacuum expert you should also pay attention to the recommendations they make for buying parts. Maybe I can use the two hoses I don't need for a still or something...