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Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Sergiy Korniychuk (24.114.73.---)
Date: January 22, 2015 01:21PM

Hey guys. I have coming two builds for friends, both will be eva handle with xflock shrink tube over eva. What is your suggestion- do shrink tube on eva prior rimming and gluing handle or glue rear grip then shrink wrap, install reel seat, then do the same with front grip?
Its large diameter eva, goes on rclb80 xl blank

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Re: Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Bill Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: January 22, 2015 02:01PM

I always put the shrink tube on the grips before installing/gluing them to the blank.
This way you can roll it over and hide any seams with your but cap, reel seat and winding check.
By the way excellent choice on the blank. One of my favorite salt water blanks. The Whole RCLB rainshadow line is VERY popular.

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

Thank you for your support.
TEAM Batson
Rainshadow/Forecast/ALP/NFC product lines

www.batsonenterprises.com
batson@batsonenterprises.com
877-875-2381

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Re: Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Sergiy Korniychuk (24.114.73.---)
Date: January 22, 2015 02:18PM

Thanks, Bill. BTW, it will be used in fresh water. I already have one built for myself 2 years ago.

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Re: Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Bill Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: January 23, 2015 11:19AM

For Sturgeon? That is what the freshwater application we use it for..it has a nice light tip so you can see the bite and the backbone to fight big fish..
Thanks again for the support..

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Re: Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Sergiy Korniychuk (24.114.73.---)
Date: January 23, 2015 04:25PM

You got it

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Re: Shrink wrap over EVA
Posted by: Geoff Staples (---.olypen.com)
Date: February 06, 2015 05:39PM

Mr. Korniychuk,
You can check out this link if you like. It may be helpful in finishing out the ends of your shrink tube covered grips prior to installation.
[www.youtube.com]

-The Batson TEAM
BatsonEnterprises.com

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