Strap-on Power Knob

[paulineb]

Tried and tested on page 98 of December's MBY .... what can i say, except who actually tested it ???? and are there any pics ???

Pxx

 

[paulineb]

apparently whoever tested said their only lament was that at just under 29mm in diameter, the largest may not be big enough.

Pxx

 

[EME]

Exactly...

..and you wouldn't want to be concerned about an inferior product . Much too small for lifetime use.


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[KevL]

There are some pics on
http:// [url]http://www.edsonmarine.com/newproducts/power_knob_series.html [/url]
But that "Hand-polished to a mirror like finish and constructed of 316 marine grade stainless steel" looks like it may get all slippery when wet and I bet you'd have to keep polishing it.
Mind you "With the feel of precision engineering, twin races of fast-action, ball bearings, and a comfortable ergonomic shape" I bet it would be a joy to handle and give hours of satisfaction.

KevL

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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

 

[paulineb]

Kev!! i take it to the edge, but you can always be relied on to go over the top - I LOVE your reply. very clever.

Pxx

 

[KevL]

[innocent]

What ever can you mean "Take it to the edge" "Over the top"?

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KevL

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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

 

[simongoldthorpe]

Pauline you're a shocker

 

[paulineb]

What did i say? passing comment on an MBY article. you should see my face - i'm a picture of innocence.

Pxx

 

[milltech]

According to the web page, "Edson's Power Knob Pro-Series will make backing down on a fish or into a slip a calm and enjoyable maneuver."

Either would be useful but would be even easier facing the other way.



John

 

[duncan]

backing down on a fish is always going to be enjoyable to the true fisherman............

 

[milltech]

I'm an older man now, I find it's no use relying on the old proboscis, and I'm not as touch sensitive with rod or shooting a line these days, so facing my prey is essential - even with a firm grip on my Edson power knob.

John

 

[duncan]

to recap... the man with the rod faces the prey and the man at the helm backs down on it

not sure who is shooting, or where they are facing

lol

 

[milltech]

Sorry I missed the point. I thought the whole idea behind the Edson power knob was that it helped you do it on your own, I hadn't realised it was a gang thing.

John

 

[sailbadthesinner]

have to say i can't see it catching on as a spectator sport

Come on brain.get this over and i can go back to killing you with beer

 

[duncan]

I believe they are advertising it as being able to make it easier for you to do it for the benefit of someone else as well.

Personally I am with you ......what's in it for me always does the grabbin'