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R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Aleks Maslov (Moderator)
Date: September 07, 2023 09:29PM


Quick survey: which carbon grips do you like above?

Which ones would you add?

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Al purvis (---)
Date: September 08, 2023 01:24AM

I like the colors of #5 and #6 from the left but am not a huge fan of the reel seats on those. They have a kind of gothic look from what I see. #6 and #7 from the right look great and that full carbon handle looks good.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/08/2023 04:03AM by Al purvis.

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Michal Rozycki (---.24.218.56.ipv4.supernova.orange.pl)
Date: September 08, 2023 05:45AM

Personally I hate split grips, so that leaves only one to my liking. As for color - it takes all sorts ;-)

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Michael Tarr (---)
Date: September 08, 2023 12:05PM

How about adding soft touch hood covers and fore grips?

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Michael Tarr (---)
Date: September 08, 2023 12:07PM

Ohh, to answer your question I like them all.

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: September 08, 2023 08:09PM

I prefer the Edge Rod's personal designs better.

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Kendall Cikanek (---)
Date: September 08, 2023 11:05PM

What material comprises the colored portions of these grips?

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Ray Morrison (---.res6.spectrum.com)
Date: September 09, 2023 12:07AM

It looks like you have added some colors to the carbon fiber locking hood covers. If you could add color options to the KDPS16 NFCG623CO1 that would be appreciated.

Not shown but color options for full length handles would also be nice, even if limited colors

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: September 09, 2023 01:39AM

Historically, from grips I have made, it's dyed glass/carbon weave.

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---)
Date: September 09, 2023 02:09AM

Spencer is basically correct although Soller Composites will color their CF / Aramid hybrid sleeving as well upon request. For all intents and purposes though, the colored woven sleeving is CF with colored FG.

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: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: John DeMartini (---.inf6.spectrum.com)
Date: September 09, 2023 07:53AM

I like the 7th from the right. What I would like if is possible is to have the butt section "ferruled" or removable so there is an option to have a shorter handle or a longer handle depending on the fishing conditions.

Have fun

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Rob Carey (---)
Date: September 20, 2023 08:33AM

Give us the edge reel seat! I love the one on my First Strike Kickstarter rod.

It really sinks the reel lower as the core is off center.

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Re: R&D on New Carbon fiber grip styles!
Posted by: Travis W Thompson (163.116.133.---)
Date: September 20, 2023 02:46PM

They all look okay, but I'm not a fan of the checkerboard look of most of the carbon fiber grips, but the ones that have more of a single-color look are the ones I'd use.

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