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Discussing Upgrades and Features of Rainshadow RCTB80XXH: Alps CAH Aluminum Seat, Aluminum Gimbal, Triple-Wrapped 316 Stainless HXN Guides, and Heat Shrink Over EVA Grips
Posted by: Custom Rod Builders FB Post (Moderator)
Date: September 21, 2024 12:42AM






Rainshadow RCTB80XXH with Alps CAH aluminum seat, aluminum gimbal, triple wrapped 316 stainless HXN guides and heat shrink over EVA grips.

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Re: Discussing Upgrades and Features of Rainshadow RCTB80XXH: Alps CAH Aluminum Seat, Aluminum Gimbal, Triple-Wrapped 316 Stainless HXN Guides, and Heat Shrink Over EVA Grips
Posted by: Kendall Cikanek (---)
Date: September 21, 2024 01:03AM

This is wonderful work in my opinion. It’s very neatly done custom work that doesn’t compromise functionality by adding a significant amount of useless weight.

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Re: Discussing Upgrades and Features of Rainshadow RCTB80XXH: Alps CAH Aluminum Seat, Aluminum Gimbal, Triple-Wrapped 316 Stainless HXN Guides, and Heat Shrink Over EVA Grips
Posted by: Michael Ward (---)
Date: September 21, 2024 11:16AM

I'm sitting here looking at these pics and going - hey, that a good looking rod but it looks familar.... oh - yeah, wait - I build that rod - lol....



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2024 11:31AM by Michael Ward.

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Re: Discussing Upgrades and Features of Rainshadow RCTB80XXH: Alps CAH Aluminum Seat, Aluminum Gimbal, Triple-Wrapped 316 Stainless HXN Guides, and Heat Shrink Over EVA Grips
Posted by: Michael Ward (---)
Date: September 21, 2024 11:19AM

Kendall Cikanek Wrote:
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> This is wonderful work in my opinion. It’s very
> neatly done custom work that doesn’t compromise
> functionality by adding a significant amount of
> useless weight.

Its a 50-130 lb class rod, "useless weight" from any decorative wraps or other would not have been a concern on this rod :)

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