Metal band a zziplex

[louis268]

I've notice on a couple of videos and on some adverts people have managed to metal band a zziplex don't know how to go about doing it but would like mine done if I can if anyone has any info on doing it I'd be grateful cheers

 

[steven watt]

I've notice on a couple of videos and on some adverts people have managed to metal band a zziplex don't know how to go about doing it but would like mine done if I can if anyone has any info on doing it I'd be grateful cheers

have a watch of sandmans video he talks about how he got his metal band on his zippy around 0.50secs into the video
hears the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW8-GVfNTjw

 

[Stewart 1971]

Why do you want to add a metal band? These rods are regularly cast over 280 yards without needing a metal band by some of the top field casters in the country. The spigot on a Zziplex doesn't need strengthening, it is already fit for purpose, all adding a metal band will do is add weight to the blank and change the action under load

 

[cod magnet]

Why do you want to add a metal band? These rods are regularly cast over 280 yards without needing a metal band by some of the top field casters in the country. The spigot on a Zziplex doesn't need strengthening, it is already fit for purpose, all adding a metal band will do is add weight to the blank and change the action under load

well said , zziplex spigots are allready reinforced and the best in the business , dont need metal bands

 

[topbanana]

To be honest I don't think century rods need them, they're just a fad/bling.

 

[cod magnet]

To be honest I don't think century rods need them, they're just a fad/bling.

nah century needs them

 

[endurothumpers]

To be honest I don't think century rods need them, they're just a fad/bling.

Yep purely for aesthetics century spigots are also re-enforced.I personally only like them on century rods wouldn't put on a zippy as it then just looks like a century rod with a zippy badge on.But everyone to there own.

 

[stephie1]

To be honest I don't think century rods need them, they're just a fad/bling.

true century ones are a loose fit then glued.... they catch anglers not fish

 

[cod magnet]

true century ones are a loose fit then glued.... they catch anglers not fish

do they just use super glue lmfao

 

[Pighunter]

do they just use super glue lmfao

Prit stick lol

 

[endurothumpers]

do they just use super glue lmfao

Hi mate he is correct they do use adhesive to put them on the rods some even have what looks like masking tape under them.

 

[Pighunter]

I got told they sweat them on so it can't be taken off and put back on.

 

[endurothumpers]

I got told they sweat them on so it can't be taken off and put back on.

Nope adhesive is used that's why there difficult to remove I've removed and replaced dozens.

 

[Pighunter]

Nope adhesive is used that's why there difficult to remove I've removed and replaced dozens.

No I ment take them of and use the same one again I know your can replace them mate

 

[endurothumpers]

No I ment take them of and use the same one again I know your can replace them mate

Yes I've done that many times to.I sometimes only take bottom one off when I'm just replacing the shrink tube I can then put adhesive under the shrink at the bottom next to metal band to stop it moving.

 

[g.ordon]

I reckon it's there on the century rods only to protect the female spigot edge.

 

[Cod Commando]

Txl

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Lou you still have Century on the brain lad, don't mess with perfection!!! If Terry wanted to make them with the metal band he would have. Enjoy your rod how it is, took mine out today seen and felt every nibble, no cod. Casts like a dream very similar to the 427 but with more muscle.