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Old 02-03-2007, 07:55 AM   #9
mikecc
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Originally Posted by santacruzer View Post
I started out using SiC but have heard much about the Sics being so hard (brittle) that the ring breaks pretty easy. I then switched to Alconite and they are not only very hard, look good, are cheaper than SiCs, but they are also made in the "Fuji Concept" ( but only "concept "if I'm not mistaken) which I like a lot.

I would go to them way before Hardaloys unless the cost is an issue. Just my opinion. But you have to do what you like!!! Paul
I agree the avrage set of Alconites is only about $7 more than hardloys. not much when you are spending $200 +- on a custom rod

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