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CTS , crystal coat who carries it
Posted by: Bill Sidney (---.gci.net)
Date: March 13, 2023 02:47PM

I have looked for a supplier of CTS crystal coat , unable to find some one, any help ? would like to try it ,

William Sidney
AK

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Re: CTS , crystal coat who carries it
Posted by: Daryl Ferguson (---)
Date: March 13, 2023 02:53PM

Member @Herb Ladenheim does. You can hit his profile in this thread to get his email.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2023 02:55PM by Daryl Ferguson.

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Re: CTS , crystal coat who carries it
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (94.140.11.---)
Date: March 13, 2023 07:58PM

Thank you Daryl.
Herb
CTS

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Is it worth it?
Posted by: William Giokas (---)
Date: March 15, 2023 08:30AM

So I was thinking of building a Sage R8 rod and when I added up. all the components am\nd materials I would only save $100 . I am on the fence as to whether to proceed. Bill

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Re: CTS , crystal coat who carries it
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 15, 2023 08:56AM

Bill,

What is your priority in building the rod? To save money or to build a better rod than you can buy? Does the Sage model offer a grip size and style that you fits your hand? Does it have the components you prefer? If it checks all the boxes for you as-is, then buy the Sage model. If there are other things you'd like to see on the rod, build it yourself.

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Re: CTS , crystal coat who carries it
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (185.197.192.---)
Date: March 15, 2023 11:04AM

William,
That begs the question - why do you want to contribute to Sage's advertizing budget.

You'd have to go a long way to find a blank that will perform as well as a CTS product - bar none - especially a Sage. And - much more affordable than a Sage.
Herb
CTS

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