Elastic
The Preston Innovations Original Slip elastic was in my pole tips for decades, however, there are new kids on the block - Preston Dura Slip, and more recently Drennan Hybrid.
In my old Preston Match 3000 Monoblock tip sections, I used the No. 3 and No. 5 Dura Slip elastic - about 1.4 m of elastic.
Now, because the No. 1 section of my Shimano Aero X7 pole is 1.25 m long, I use approx. 1.1 m of elastic.
The elastic is shorter and powers up a bit quicker. I have tried normal Original Slip, but I wasn't happy with it.
Then, just recently, Drennan brought out their new Hybrid elastic. I have bought the 3-5 (1 mm), 5-7 (1.2 mm) and 7-9 (1.4 mm). The 3-5 will be great for Roach and Skimmers, and the 5-7 for the Bream. Bigger fish on the rivers and deep canals - when fishing with 3-6 g floats - I can get out on the 7-9 elastic.
I'm still using the normal connectors, but I have reduced the hole diameter in the PTFE bush by inserting a second bush from Cresta.
The elastic will flow a bit more central and hopefully a bit smoother. Big test in the first Albert Canal match next weekend (24 November 2024).
I still have the Preston Dura Slip, but I want to see which one is better for me. I have a good feeling about the Drennan Hybrid elastic.
