New Lamiglas Surf Rod

[Sgt Striper]

Originally Posted by rapidfflow0

They have to have some type of autoclave technology it's the only way you can make a rod with the nano technology. Everyone who is using the 3M technology is autoclaving. Loomis was the first ones to license the technology foe their fly rods and have been autoclaving from the beginning they just don't advertise it since it is a normal required step in dealing with nano resins. Century made a big deal out of it but in reality everyone using the material has to do it to get the materials to bond
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True, but Century has been using the autoclave technology on it's rods before the nano resins became available. They have far more experience with it, just because you have an autoclave doesn't mean you are proficient with it!

[rapidfflow0]

Originally Posted by Sgt Striper

True, but Century has been using the autoclave technology on it's rods before the nano resins became available. They have far more experience with it, just because you have an autoclave doesn't mean you are proficient with it!

I don't disagree with that but as far as the nano resin goes I would suspect that 3M has been instrumental in teaching all the companies how to get the resins to bond properly. Maybe it's just me but I give the 3M scientists an edge over the rod companies in how to utilize this technology. I may very well be wrong but I like my odds
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[SeaWolf]

mike, i agree, they did hit a home run in my opinion too on the 1201MH. from what i know, no nano-tech used in the ssu series, but a lot of other technology that was new at the time was.

nano isn't new. it's been used by asian companies for a couple years now. just slow to get into the states. i've built serveral tuna rods on blanks from companies utilizing nano. time will tell how lami does w/ this lineup. every new surf series has seemed to fizzle quicker than the previous. but, it's about time they looked at more than just the blank when building a rod. i laughed when i saw the production layout of the alberto-series. nice blank, but should have skipped COF. i'm happy they at least used K's on the builds. We'll see how the layouts are. i'm also happy they kept the GSb/Surf and Jetty production rods. it gives an option for people not wanting to empty their wallets. hopefully, they will change those guide layout as well. they could use an overhaul.

[piemma]

I love lamis but whats with 2 piece? I don't fish 2 piece.

[SAUERKRAUT]

Originally Posted by piemma

I love lamis but whats with 2 piece? I don't fish 2 piece.

Agree. 2 pc is for women's bathing suits (some women, at least).

[snake slinger]

Originally Posted by piemma

I love lamis but whats with 2 piece? I don't fish 2 piece.

i dont own any 2 piece surf rods either.

[Spiderman]

Although 2 piece rods have come a long way, I still prefer one piece and eliminate a potential weak point. Surprised they did not have a one piece option.

[Sgt Striper]

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Although 2 piece rods have come a long way, I still prefer one piece and eliminate a potential weak point. Surprised they did not have a one piece option.

Could be they don't have an autoclave big enough.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by piemma

I love lamis but whats with 2 piece? I don't fish 2 piece.

Shipping costs, and improved ferruling technology which eliminates the "dead spot" at the ferrule.

Seriously---these rods have ferrules that are machined so closely, and fit so tightly, that they're difficult to get apart after one is done fishing.