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Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
John Repaci
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Date: September 20, 2021 06:21PM
I was distant from our hobby/industry for a few years, but did anyone complain that Hypalon for available in place of BRICK HARD EVA was a reasonable
substitute? total different process to fit grips!! Now I have to find a solution for a partially installed new EVA GRIP!! Any help? "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain John in Wethersfield, CT Re: Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 20, 2021 07:36PM
Hypalon is very durable but somewhat soft compared to even the average EVA grip firmness. It's also quite heavy, compared. Just depends on the rod type and usage you plan.
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Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---)
Date: September 20, 2021 11:41PM
Batson calls their hypalon substitute, Battlelon EPSM. More ecologically friendly to make. Re: Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
Joe Vanfossen
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Date: September 21, 2021 07:21AM
In regard to the partially installed grip, there isn't much you can do other than cut it off and start again. Hopefully it slid far enough that you do not need to clean dried adhesive off of the blank.
If you tie some heavy braided line to a couple sections of dowel rod, you will have a 'saw' that will cut through the EVA and not damage the blank underneath. When it comes to EVA, the ID will stretch to about 1.25-1.5 times the original ID when sliding into place. You can either choose an appropriate sized ID or ream to fit. Personally, I ream to fit. As a hobby builder, it provides a chance to work on technique and allows me to keep some materials on hand. Since I like to dry fit all of my grips to be sure that I'm happy with the dimensions before final glue up, I usually ream until I can make the dry fit happen. Otherwise, ream until you can get the grip within several inches of its final position, and you will be good to go. Re: Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
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Date: September 21, 2021 04:33PM
CRB's XHD Hypalon has been available for a few years - Its very similar to the Hypalon of years past
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Posted by:
Mel Shimizu
(---.res6.spectrum.com)
Date: September 22, 2021 07:13PM
For my heavy saltwater rods, I prefer Hypalon for its durability. Eva will retain dents while Hypalon will generally not retain dents. Re: Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
Chris Morilla
(---)
Date: September 26, 2021 04:43PM
Is hypalon shaped the same way as EVA? I remember reading somewhere that it doesn’t take to sanding like EVA does. Re: Hypalon vs EVA
Posted by:
Mel Shimizu
(---.res6.spectrum.com)
Date: September 27, 2021 03:24PM
I sand hypalon all the time. Not much different than EVA which is somewhat firmer. I use drywall sanding screens and finish off with fine sandpaper to get a smooth finish. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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