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Post by stone on Jan 3, 2009 20:53:30 GMT
ive been lucky enough to have got hold of one of Osprey's new throwing stick..(although i told Sparky i couldnt get one...lol) very impressed, work far better than any of the others i have. they are due to be released early this yr, probably end of feb The tech basics are: Aircraft grade alloy construction, won't warp in sunshine and can withstand being trod on. The amount of metal taken out by the holes and slots obviously take weight out, without reducing robustness.The stick is no heavier than a plastic one. In addition the holes down the main tube allow no vacuum to build up behind the boilie during swing and the holes in front of the boilie allow any resisting positive pressure in front of the boilie during swing to be released, both these attributes allow the boilie to go along the tube at a greater velocity than without any holes. The slots at the output end allow the boilie to be centralized (more accuracy) and help to induce spin, due to two "edges" contacting the boilie. The slot at the bottom is a great feature allowing loading of as many baits as you wish without lowering your arm during baiting up this allows much faster baiting up and lets you keep your eye in as the action is a lot more fluid without lowering your hand. The slots at the end also make the stick easier to operate by allowing the stick to move through the air easier due to not cupping the air within the tube but allowing it to flow straight through making the action appreciably less effort than conventional.Lanyard fitted to ensure no lost stick.Rubberized grip to allow good grip, even when cold. The finish is powder coating very robust. Loadin at the bottom is so easy....
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Post by spencer on Jan 3, 2009 20:59:36 GMT
Id quite like some of the clear leads as light as poss. Do Osprey want a banner ad ;D
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Post by stone on Jan 3, 2009 21:03:29 GMT
Id quite like some of the clear leads as light as poss. Do Osprey want a banner ad ;D ive been offered a sponsorship with them, which i gladly took, ive been usin the leads, hooks, shrink tube (which is amazing) for some time now...and i like it, i like it alot. Go see them at brentwood...i'll be there, if that aint enough to put you off...lol i'll see if a they want a bannner fella
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Post by spencer on Jan 3, 2009 21:04:49 GMT
Ill pop over on Sunday. TOB will remember me as the fat kid from Bob Morris tackle ;D
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Post by fatjay on Jan 3, 2009 21:23:17 GMT
Id quite like some of the clear leads as light as poss. Do Osprey want a banner ad ;D ive been offered a sponsorship with them, which i gladly took, ive been usin the leads, hooks, shrink tube (which is amazing) for some time now...and i like it, i like it alot. Go see them at brentwood...i'll be there, if that aint enough to put you off...lol i'll see if a they want a bannner fella I look forward to picking up my FREE stick saturday,failing that ,a nice man hug from joss will do ;D
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Post by griffo on Jan 4, 2009 10:48:54 GMT
Ive been using a lot of there clear end tackle for a while and been very impressed.
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Post by danny on Jan 4, 2009 10:52:35 GMT
I'd like to see the leads under water, when I first saw them my first thought was that they would catch the light in sunny conditions and would be really quite visible, but I'm sure they've been tested so I'll have a look at Brentwood.
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Post by spencer on Jan 4, 2009 10:54:43 GMT
In all honesty I dont think it matters a jot, however in 12 inches of clear water Id like to stack the odds in only one direction
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Post by garypoacher on Jan 4, 2009 11:30:25 GMT
i must be honest here i got given some tubing and clips and bits from Osprey i couldnt get the tubing to sink without putty and when casting out my leads kept coming out of the clips so i binned the lot oh also got given some glow in the dark bobbins they packed up aswell
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 11:38:25 GMT
I'd like to see the leads under water Thats the whole point.......ya cant..lol
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 11:40:30 GMT
i must be honest here i got given some tubing and clips and bits from Osprey i couldnt get the tubing to sink without putty and when casting out my leads kept coming out of the clips so i binned the lot oh also got given some glow in the dark bobbins they packed up aswell I'm not a tubin man, never had any probs with the clips, tail rubbers etc...the hooklink is very good, and the hooks are possibly the best i've used
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Post by danny on Jan 4, 2009 11:50:34 GMT
I'd like to see the leads under water Thats the whole point.......ya cant..lol Lol! then they must be pukka!!!!! I'll have a look and see!!
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Post by spencer on Jan 4, 2009 12:02:55 GMT
The Bobbins as well as Lockeys ones that light up all look nutse IMO. Good idea that needs improving..........alot
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 12:14:11 GMT
The Bobbins as well as Lockeys ones that light up all look nutse IMO. Good idea that needs improving..........alot with a european ban on isotopes they've sold thousands, the battery capacity size dictates the bobbin cases
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Post by garypoacher on Jan 4, 2009 12:17:18 GMT
mine lasted 2 days
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 12:28:15 GMT
mine lasted 2 days what bust or battery life ? i know the original ones were poor battery life, the new ones lasted me a whole 7 days and nights
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Post by garypoacher on Jan 4, 2009 13:22:56 GMT
i was told it was Batteries i was given replacement one's but still didnt work got given a new set of bobbins same results as the 1st set hence im back on my old bobbins with isotopes they do what it says on the pack
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Post by spencer on Jan 4, 2009 14:54:18 GMT
The Bobbins as well as Lockeys ones that light up all look nutse IMO. Good idea that needs improving..........alot with a european ban on isotopes they've sold thousands, the battery capacity size dictates the bobbin cases I guess the foreign market is a different ball game. Still they have no taste just look at those bloody great rod pods they use ;D(sorry European friends )
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Post by spencer on Jan 4, 2009 14:56:07 GMT
I'd like to see the leads under water Thats the whole point.......ya cant..lol Joss whats the lightest leads they do mate, as I know they are(and have to be) large for the weight?
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 15:48:23 GMT
1.5 spencer, and 3.5's due out soon
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Post by blast on Jan 4, 2009 18:04:30 GMT
Played with the throwing stick up the box a few weeks back, if they keep the price down it will out sell all the others
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Post by spencer on Jan 4, 2009 19:05:49 GMT
Nashy now owns Cobra though and the new sticks are out soon. Expect wars
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 20:15:25 GMT
new sticks are out soon. Expect wars 2 weeks
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Post by blast on Jan 4, 2009 20:29:53 GMT
KENT V ESSEX, hope they 've got a white flag LOL ;D
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Post by stone on Jan 4, 2009 20:45:46 GMT
KENT V ESSEX, hope they 've got a white flag LOL ;D where did you get kent from fella?
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Post by garypoacher on Jan 5, 2009 11:42:41 GMT
it aint what ya got its the way you use it but to date although i hate to say it the Korda stick that was Frank warwicks originally is the Best ;D
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Post by blast on Jan 5, 2009 18:42:28 GMT
Bernie lives in Bromley, that 'll do me Joss ;D
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Post by stone on Jan 5, 2009 19:43:42 GMT
Bernie lives in Bromley, that 'll do me Joss ;D old stumpy...lol Osprey based in Bedfordshire
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Post by blast on Jan 5, 2009 20:46:59 GMT
;D Thats put the price up then Joss if they come from a SHIRE. Have they got an OLOGY as well, LOL ;D
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Post by danny on Jan 5, 2009 20:50:13 GMT
Bernie lives in Bromley, that 'll do me Joss ;D Talkin of TOB and Bernie, does Gary still do the LQ trips with TOB? Aint been LQ for years
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