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component material feature guide
6061-T6 ALUMINUM
6061-T6 marine grade aluminum is the base in many of the ALPS™ and ForeCast™ reel seats. The durability, lightness of weight, and machinable curves will not only wow your eyes, but will outlast the life of your fi shing rod. Inherently resistant to rust, you can rest assured this is perfect for any rod build.
SS316 STAINLESS
ALPS™ and ForeCast™ enhance products with the latest industrial grade SS316 stainless steel material. Tremendously strong, items built with this material will stand up to the most dif fi cult and unfriendly environments without failure every time. This is our strongest stainless steel with an uncompromising fi nish to enhance
GRAPHITE
FIBERGLASS FILLED NYLON
Both ALPS™ and ForeCast™ reel seats are injection molded with this high strain and UV stable material. Its strong, sensitive and light weight material is sought after by many fi sherman to get the best of both worlds.
TORAY
GRAPHITE FILLED NYLON
This state of the art material is used on our new ALPS™ MVT™ casting reel seats. Using chopped Toray carbon fi bers allows for stronger, lighter, and unrivaled sensitivity. This material is cutting edge to say the least. Yet another fi rst from ALPS™.
3K WOVEN GRAPHITE
3k woven graphite is incorporated into our fore and rear grips, as well as reel seat inserts. It is not only beautiful, it is inherently strong; this specialized material enhances sensitivity to give you that extra bit of feel. If you want to max out the sensitivity of your next custom build, try our 3K Woven Graphite carbon fi ber handles and fore grips.
WOVEN TEXALIUM
FIBERGLASS WITH WOVEN ALUMINUM
Commonly used for handles and reel seat inserts for its beauty, strength, and feel, it has a look all to its own. Offered in many woven color variations, it will enhance your next rod build and make it stand out from the rest.
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