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Firmest EVA
Posted by: Mike Ballard (---.cust.tzulo.com)
Date: March 14, 2022 08:19PM

Before I go buying a stick here and stick there, where do any of you guys find the firmest EVA material. Pre-formed or preferably straight bored stock? Thx.

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Re: Firmest EVA
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---)
Date: March 14, 2022 11:37PM

Mike,
While I am more of a cork kind of guy, I will be following your topic to learn as well. Are you H-bent on EVA or is Hypalon or possibly other foams adequate? Firmness and durability are my paramount concerns.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Re: Firmest EVA
Posted by: Mike Ballard (---.nux.net)
Date: March 15, 2022 08:01AM

Hypalon is a more durable material but it is also heavy and spongy compared to most EVA and I am looking for a very firm EVA for some light trout rods.

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Re: Firmest EVA
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 15, 2022 08:05AM

Mud Hole has some very firm EVA in bored un-shaped blocks. Remember that turning it at high speed creates heat that can soften it a bit. Use coarser grit or even turning tools to cut rather than abrade it and you'll keep the heat down.

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Re: Firmest EVA
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---)
Date: March 15, 2022 07:51PM

The firmest I ever got was a wood grain pattern EVA from Mudhole several years ago.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: Firmest EVA
Posted by: woody osborne (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 18, 2022 09:03AM

Janns netcraft has a couple of very firm eva components, a 3" middle grip and a 2 1/4" butt/fore grip i've been happy with. i've gotten some from mudhole as well that are excellent.

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