In reply to Post #15
Pretty sure it was his own custom stuff, so no not likely.
Pretty sure it was his own custom stuff, so no not likely.
In reply to Post #15
Harrisons made the original blanks for graeme and no they wont make them for anyone else just the same as they wont sell you the blanks they make exclusively for me.
Harrisons made the original blanks for graeme and no they wont make them for anyone else just the same as they wont sell you the blanks they make exclusively for me.
In reply to Post #17
Is the reverse taper handle exclusive?
Is the reverse taper handle exclusive?
In reply to Post #18
The only handles harrisons make now are the torrix and aviator.They used to do a reverse taper on a ballista blank but ceased some years ago .This was the original handle on chris browns nets.
The only handles harrisons make now are the torrix and aviator.They used to do a reverse taper on a ballista blank but ceased some years ago .This was the original handle on chris browns nets.
In reply to Post #17
Well that's stuffed that then lol
Well that's stuffed that then lol
In reply to Post #17
Thought as much. Have you thought about doing nets yourself Jeff?
Thought as much. Have you thought about doing nets yourself Jeff?
In reply to Post #15
That has always been the issue - spreader blocks.
The trouble with any 36 inch plus net is they are always gonna be weak not many other things in life that have 1/36th supporting the whole darn weight - some nets even less. For me the Mk3 dymag block is as good as I've seen both looking and functioning. I have quite a few nets and the one I have most ‘confidence' breakage wise was the really old Nash pursuit drilled ally block. The arms are about two inch supported fit snug without being tight.
Since the world went minimal it's a pay off. I know that the pressure on a net isn't much but even a ‘shake dry' is enough to splinter many. If you find the ideal block - let me know.
That has always been the issue - spreader blocks.
The trouble with any 36 inch plus net is they are always gonna be weak not many other things in life that have 1/36th supporting the whole darn weight - some nets even less. For me the Mk3 dymag block is as good as I've seen both looking and functioning. I have quite a few nets and the one I have most ‘confidence' breakage wise was the really old Nash pursuit drilled ally block. The arms are about two inch supported fit snug without being tight.
Since the world went minimal it's a pay off. I know that the pressure on a net isn't much but even a ‘shake dry' is enough to splinter many. If you find the ideal block - let me know.
In reply to Post #8
Is there any truth in the rumours about the korda nets having his handles and their spreader blocks look interesting
Is there any truth in the rumours about the korda nets having his handles and their spreader blocks look interesting
In reply to Post #22
The fox trigger lock spreader blocks are very strong
The fox trigger lock spreader blocks are very strong
In reply to Post #24
Agreed they are better than a lot, with these you are putting near equal pressure on both arms to form the net, rather that one in and then the other causing a bias of pressure.
The original bowloc when you couldn't detach just the arms was brilliant and forward thinking.
Agreed they are better than a lot, with these you are putting near equal pressure on both arms to form the net, rather that one in and then the other causing a bias of pressure.
The original bowloc when you couldn't detach just the arms was brilliant and forward thinking.
In reply to Post #21
I have made quite a few using harrisons torrix and aviator poles and arms and custom angling solutions spreader blocks but only really to match rods i have made but similar to the dymag they can be a pain to take apart.i still think Chris browns are one of the best available.
I have made quite a few using harrisons torrix and aviator poles and arms and custom angling solutions spreader blocks but only really to match rods i have made but similar to the dymag they can be a pain to take apart.i still think Chris browns are one of the best available.
In reply to Post #23
No idea mate but all his mandrels were in harrisons factory last time i visited but that was sometime ago.
No idea mate but all his mandrels were in harrisons factory last time i visited but that was sometime ago.
In reply to Post #11
Yes C.B. Net does look a bit " Agricultural" but it is the strongest I've seen. Some nets you see being used on carp videos look like they are going to snap just from the pressure of moving through the water. Although I suppose a fine mesh wouId exacerbate that.
Yes C.B. Net does look a bit " Agricultural" but it is the strongest I've seen. Some nets you see being used on carp videos look like they are going to snap just from the pressure of moving through the water. Although I suppose a fine mesh wouId exacerbate that.
In reply to Post #11
I think you are right
Fugly things
I think you are right
Fugly things
In reply to Post #27
Were his landing net handle mandrels at Harrison's? My original net was made at Harrison's but my Stalker net was made somewhere else, he did tell me where but I can't remember.
Although Graeme's nets are considered things of beauty, they are designed to be the most user friendly nets out there. Definitely not just fashion items.
Were his landing net handle mandrels at Harrison's? My original net was made at Harrison's but my Stalker net was made somewhere else, he did tell me where but I can't remember.
Although Graeme's nets are considered things of beauty, they are designed to be the most user friendly nets out there. Definitely not just fashion items.