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Question regarding different ring materials
Posted by:
Tony Politi
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Date: May 17, 2009 08:38PM
Hey all got a question for you. I have used only fuji guides on the rods that I have built. I looked at the Batson Guides at the show, they looked sharp especially the VS3. That being said I am a little confused regarding the ring materials. Best I could figure:
Batson "H" Ring = Fuji Hardaloy Batson Zirconium = Fuji Alconite Batson Blue TiO, Tin Gold, Chameleon, and PVD TiCh Over Zirconium = ???? Batson SIC = Fuji SIC Is this about right? I am thinking of considering VS3's for saltwater use and was trying to pick the correct frame/ring materials. Thanks Tony Re: Question regarding different ring materials
Posted by:
Robert Russell
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Date: May 17, 2009 09:36PM
I'm not sure what exactly you mean by equating them, ex: Batson "H" Ring = Fuji Hardaloy. Re: Question regarding different ring materials
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 18, 2009 08:17AM
If you'll shoot an email to Bill or Karry I'm sure they'll be more than happy to run down their ring materials for you. I don't think you're far off but you may wish to check with them.
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Posted by:
Tony Politi
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Date: May 18, 2009 10:47AM
Thanks Tom, I have primarily used the alconite guides from Fuji and would like to try the comparable Batson ring material and see how they compare.
Robert, maybe "=" was a bad choice of wording, I was looking for the most comparable material to the corresponding fuji ring material if that makes sense. Re: Question regarding different ring materials
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 18, 2009 11:07AM
SIC is a known entity, the other terms like "hardloy" and "alconite" are company monikers for a certain ring/guide type. I"m pretty sure all those you mention, with the exception of SIC, are Aluminum Oxide rings of varying composition and finish polish.
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Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: May 19, 2009 12:38AM
On page 26 of Batson's catalog there is a description of their ring materials. It's probably listed on their website also. Lance Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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