EVA real seat hood

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EVA real seat hood

Post by tj1004 » Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:29 am

Anyone have a source for a real seat hood like this? I've seen a couple on the Get Bit website but they don't look as streamlined. Matagi is an option if I have to go there but I'm not sure how to order from them. Thanks for the help
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Re: Eva real seat hood

Post by TommyG » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:48 am

http://www.matagi.co.jp/english/index.html

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Re: EVA real seat hood

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by tj1004 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:49 am

Perfect. Thank you both

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by Batson-Brands » Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:09 am

No Problem!! Let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by Angler JO » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:35 am

The hood shown is a Fuji KDPS that normally comes with a much longer tube. Recently, to save weight, many builders have started trimming threads from the seat and cutting down the tube length of the KDPS to a minimal length. If you order the KDPS and the EVA part to cover it, it is very easy to cut off the unneeded length of the tube and the extra length of the EVA and create a custom foregrip.

Be sure to use your reel to determine exactly how many threads to cut from the seat and the needed length of the KDPS when complete.

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by hoohoorjoo » Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:01 am

Angler JO wrote: Be sure to use your reel to determine exactly how many threads to cut from the seat and the needed length of the KDPS when complete.
That's usually 1/4 to 3/8" of threads to be trimmed off. Careful though, you can't add it back after you have cut it off......don't ask how I know..... :oops:

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by drift123 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:29 pm

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Angler JO wrote: Be sure to use your reel to determine exactly how many threads to cut from the seat and the needed length of the KDPS when complete.
That's usually 1/4 to 3/8" of threads to be trimmed off. Careful though, you can't add it back after you have cut it off......don't ask how I know..... :oops:
I like the idea of trimming some thread prior, some good points on precise measurements though.

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Re: EVA real seat hood

Post by drift123 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:30 pm

Love the Eva hood too!

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