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Krimp sizes for korda boom (6 posts / 1,597 views)
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madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #1 16 Sep 2023 15:41
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Hi

I have korda boom in 20lb 0.50mm what size krimps do I need

Just ordered 0.6 0.7 0.9mm will that be OK or do I need 0.5mm

Never used krimps before
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #2 16 Sep 2023 16:01
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Didnt even know they did the boom in 20lb. 0.5mm do 15lb, 0.6 does 25lb. Id be leaning towards 0.5mm if they fit to be honest
madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #3 17 Sep 2023 10:45
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Thank you just googled saying I need 0.5mm
madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #4 17 Sep 2023 12:46
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They should state this on the krimp tool before purchasing

Coz I bought the wychwood ones and they only do 0.6mm smallest

Now I've got buy the korda mini tool
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #5 17 Sep 2023 13:31
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Youd have thought the spool of boom would state it on wouldnt you, but who are we to come up with these suggestions
madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #6 17 Sep 2023 15:32
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Be cheaper to buy another korda boom in 25lb fml lol
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