lightest handle

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I.C.M.A.B.B.
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Re: lightest handle

Post by I.C.M.A.B.B. » Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:21 am

Woodsmen;
I plug both ends with fitted EVA, keeps the heat in.
I would think 90 95 degrees should still be good. Did not get to go fishing in cold weather this year so there may be a difference, but capping the ends has worked to keep the heat in, in the past.

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Re: lightest handle

Post by WoodsmenRods » Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:47 am

I tried that too. They need some air to activate.

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Re: lightest handle

Post by I.C.M.A.B.B. » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:45 am

did you give them time to activate before plugging?
Maybe a small 1/4 hole in EVA might handle the change in pads, allowing enough air without letting all the heat escape
I will have to purchase some of the new ones and work on it.
Thanks for the heads up!

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Re: lightest handle

Post by WoodsmenRods » Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:00 pm

I tried that too. I'll mess around more. Awesome idea if it'll work.

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