like the title says , anyone build a rod of a North Fork Composites HM-MB805-1 blank ?? it's a 8' MH extra fast blank , thanks .

Great!!! 

Not that exact blank but other NFC HM models. Nice blanks for sure but over priced imo and supply has been a problem.  

Not that exact blank but other NFC HM models. Nice blanks for sure but over priced imo and supply has been a problem.  

been looking for a nice 8' MH blank , i think i found one that i'm going to go with , it's half the price and only .15 oz. heavier which is nothing , the blank is a Phenix PHX-C804MH-B it weighs 2.4 oz. and only $114 , almost half the cost of a NFC .

You asked specifically about the NFC blank. We are the exclusive distributor of these blanks. NFC is american built by Gary Loomis's new factory. If you want this.. you will have to pay for it. 

 

Now for comparison, we also have our RainShadow Rod Blank lineup.

 

You need to decide what is most important to you though. Both the blanks we have are excellent, but they are built on 2 completely different philosophies. 

i'm going to go with a Phenix blank , looking at a couple in their line ups ...

Can you expand on the two philosophies and how they differ?

Can you expand on the two philosophies and how they differ?

could be interesting as i'm very curious as to the philosiphies of rod blanks ...   

Sure.. 

1. Gary Loomis, NFC = Thicker butt, thinner wall, extreme taper

 

2. Mike Thorson, RainShadow/Ex St Croix = Thinner butt, thicker wall, little taper

 

There isn't a wrong way, but designs are what is key.

Sure.. 

1. Gary Loomis, NFC = Thicker butt, thinner wall, extreme taper

 

2. Mike Thorson, RainShadow/Ex St Croix = Thinner butt, thicker wall, little taper

 

There isn't a wrong way, but designs are what is key.

Thank you. I had made these observations. Does the Rainshadow philosopy allow for the broader choices in action and power or that just a business decision? Are there any inherent advantages or limitations between the two philosophies in your opinion? Or is it just two ways to skin the same cat?

Thank you. I had made these observations. Does the Rainshadow philosopy allow for the broader choices in action and power or that just a business decision? Are there any inherent advantages or limitations between the two philosophies in your opinion? Or is it just two ways to skin the same cat?

Well its hard to say really. Not all of RainShadow blanks have the philosophy of HDSC. That is what we call High Density=Thicker Wall, Small Circumference=Small Diameter. Some still have the "Tapered" feel as well. 

 

In one way you are correct: 2 ways to skin a cat.. but with 1 variable.. Its easier to fit and find parts with a skinnier blank. But remember its not just the butt diameter and tip diameter and the relation between. Most of it has to do with Designs and Manufacturing. Both Designs and manufacturing are great though.

 

I would basically grab 2 blanks with 2 different philosophies and try them. See what makes the difference between you know? Its like comparing a Ferrari to a Bugatti and saying which one is better? 

Here is a short description on why our blanks are made the way they are: http://www.rainshadowrodblanks.com/why-rainshadow/

 

Btw, its nice to have Mike Thorson on our team. Especially he was the head guy at St Croix for so many years before coming to us.