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St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Bill Tune (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 03:18PM

I see St Croix advertising a new FRS graphite for 2013. Last year they were building with a 3-M graphite which was supposed to have nano reinforcement. Dos any one know what the difference is? Same stuff different supplier or something completely new.

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: January 13, 2013 03:58PM

I believe it is roughly the same material from a different supplier.

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Bill Tune (---.hsd1.tn.comcast.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 04:43PM

OK I thought that might be the case. Thanks Tom.

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 05:44PM

My understanding is, that the 3M nano product is a resin, not a carbon fiber. According to the St Croix web site their new FRS is a Fortified Resin Sytem, that incorporates a new resin and curing process. They may or may not be using the same carbon fiber.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/13/2013 05:51PM by Phil Erickson.

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 06:10PM

is this just Hype to jack up prices and make more

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 08:49PM

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> is this just Hype to jack up prices and make more


Nope ... they make REALLY good blanks/rods, worth every penny.

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Re: St Croix 2013 vs 2012
Posted by: Drew Pollock (162.119.64.---)
Date: January 15, 2013 11:51AM

Jim Gamble Wrote:
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> Nope ... they make REALLY good blanks/rods, worth
> every penny.


I just took delivery of a 2013 SCV 9'6" 8wt blank and sure hope you are right. Not an inexpensive blank and beautifully finished. Just in hand the action feels perfect, but I won't know for sure until Salmon season. I have a previous generation of the SCV in an 8 weight and love that one, so I'm hoping this one is another step up.

Drew

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