This handle is also a carbon fiber skin grip but is a 50/50 blend of carbon fiber and fiberglass. It is a wee bit heavier than the straight carbon fiber but still VERY light. This is a brown and black almost snakeskin weave. This was the first attempt with this material. I am going to do a fenwick grip for a bamboo restoration with this and thought I would do this first.
Hey that is VERY NICE looking and creative. Almost looks like a snake skin.
Looks too much like snakeskin for my taste, but very interesting. Do you mean you made this? Could you do a tutorial?
Yes I did make this. I learned to do it from two different sources. The first was Rodmaker magazine (just a subscriber not affiliated in any way) Volume 10 issue #6 and also from Riley Rods. They have both method and supplies available at their web site and will help with any questions. Here is the website
http://www.rileyrods.com/Riley_Rods_.html
here is the link to the magazines and sctually there were two different articles in two different issues
http://www.rodmakermagazine.com/product.php?xProd=37&xSec=8
http://www.rodmakermagazine.com/product.php?xProd=41&xSec=9
I have developed my own way and finish but this is where i got started.
Very neat and something to think about for a build.
Is the grip smooth or is there tecture?
Sean
Some people finish them smooth, I like to leave a slight texture.
I am very curious to see how this works especially on a traditional bamboo rod. The old cork ring “lady’s” grip has been around for a long time. I am really happy to see grips made of 21st century material.