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Old 11-11-2011, 05:53 PM   #1
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Giant Needles Primed Pearl
Some new Giants...Primered and and waiting for final dress and hardware. Hope you guys enjoy!
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Old 11-11-2011, 06:18 PM   #2
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Nice color, a lot of different shapes. Did you test each one to solve the weighting issues?
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:55 AM   #3
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yeah, each has been individually tank tested and squat in the rear after weight added (20°-30°)..they are all waiting for final paint/dress/rigging...not going to stay pearl for long...will post when complete...
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Old 11-13-2011, 06:38 AM   #4
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Old 11-13-2011, 06:56 AM   #5
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"Squat" in the rear sounds more like pencils than needles. Whatever, thanks for showing them.
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:46 PM   #6
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Anything with a big arse is gonna "squat", its not a 90 degree squat, more like a 20-30 degree and they straighten on retrieve...

see fat needles below
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