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The best putty to work with (44 posts / 9,595 views)
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #16 29 Jul 2021 11:39
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Nash 4 me, whys it so expensive, is it just crap tax
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #17 30 Jul 2021 08:54
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Used to rate heavy metal but heard it went down hill. I'm not a Korda knocker but the dark matter is horse poo, easy to use but literally slips and slides and falls off! I ended up getting one of those cheaper tackles stuff like ‘bank tackle, mosquito' can't remember the exact one, but get more for your money. Harder to work with to get pliable but stays on which is the main thing for me
duggs
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Post #18 30 Jul 2021 09:32
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Yes, he said the German company that now own kryston are now making it to the original recipe. The previous owners messed it up and then passed on an incorrect recipe.

I use three types depending on temperatures, korda in winter, heavy metal spring and autumn, and heavy metal extra when it's been really hot. I don't think it's possible to make one for year round use, the korda one melts in warm water, the hme won't stick in cooler temps. Heavy metal is a decent all rounder but crap when it's cold or really hot
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Post #19 30 Jul 2021 14:38
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Nash for me. Super sticky and super heavy
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #20 30 Jul 2021 16:35
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Kryston is still the best iceberg used it for 30 years when they changed hands I worried and purchased several alternative only to be disappointed purchased some more Kryston then stocked up with it and gave the rest away.

Nash Gardner Korda and a couple of others on eBay all pants.
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Post #21 30 Jul 2021 16:55
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The nash one definitely isnt pants. It's probably the best thing that they make

For me it is second to the original kryston one
JasonM JasonM
Posts: 1,764
Post #22 30 Jul 2021 20:50
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Another vote for the Nash one ☝️
clover clover
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Post #23 30 Jul 2021 22:54
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For many years used heavy metal as there was very little alternatives. Then started using the Korda one but it comes off very easily especially in weed. Then i tried the Nash cling on, brilliant stuff just stays on even dragging in a huge ball of weed. Best by far and not often ii say that about Nash.
robplested robplested
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Post #24 31 Jul 2021 05:55
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Another vote for the nash from me!
Got 3 tubs in my tackle box, Korda ( doesn't stay on) esp ( seems a bit like chewing gum) and then tried the nash cling on and I will now be binning the rest as nash is the far superior putty IMO
Grolly_81 Grolly_81
Posts: 75
Post #25 2 Aug 2021 00:02
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I also rate the heavy metal, used cheaper stuff but its just a sticky mess and sticks all over my rig board
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #26 2 Aug 2021 08:25
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In reply to Post #25
The Bank Tackle one is good
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #27 2 Aug 2021 09:47
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Yes it is sticky to the point where it can cause tangles. They where all crap having used Kryston for 30 years I'm obviously biased and it's still the best
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #28 2 Aug 2021 17:35
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Kryston heavy metal it's perfect 👍
JasonM JasonM
Posts: 1,764
Post #29 2 Aug 2021 18:35
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If you leave putty on your made up rigs it will eventually become a sticky mess whatever the brand.
That's why they give you an airtight tub with paper or plastic around it to keep it dry stored.

I've still got some kryston heavy metal from the 90s the white tub with the green writing on and it's not changed one bit compared to a new tub I have.

Probably the densest though you really do have to knead it as it's quite firm - hard work in the colder months

The esp one easier more plasticine like, less dense.

The Nash cling on very easy to work with in all weathers

Each to their own.
mark100
Posts: 1,458
Post #30 2 Aug 2021 21:33
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Never had any issues with the ESP version 👍
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