On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:09:16 +0000, Simon C. . wrote:

Need to create a long drinking straw for a disabled friend, 3 feet or
so. He's currently using a tube from a piece of medical equipment, but
it's not designed for drinking thru, and has a strong plastic taste -
probably all sorts of nasty chemicals leeching into the water.

Its only for cold water, but needs to be flexible. A decent length
that we can snip 3ft pieces off would be ideal.

Anyone know of any sources? TIA.

Have you thought of contacting an organisation that supports folk with
disabilities as they are bound to have come across this problem
before .