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Title: An unusual handle
Post by: Ara Dedekian on May 12, 2015, 07:38:56 AM

       This was in a box of lines and handles that belonged to the late Dick Woolsey. It doesn't show well in the photo, but thats multifaceted, sharp(!), construction grade sand imbedded in the finish! Anyone know of it's origins? Is it a joke? Dick brought a lot of C/L stuff back from his Stunt travels so I doubt he made it.

       The handle itself seems to be well thought out. It's light and has subtle curves and cutaways in just the right places for a great fit to my hand. I'm replacing a broken cable with one from a large EZ Just.

       Thought about keeping it as a novelty, but it feels so comfortable that I will put it into service, without the sand!

       Ara

       

Title: Re: An unusual handle
Post by: Garf on May 12, 2015, 08:50:49 AM

Do yourself a favor, leave the sand. It's there for a reason. This style of handle is still being made.

Title: Re: An unusual handle
Post by: Gerald Arana on May 12, 2015, 10:12:02 AM

Quote from: Ara Dedekian on May 12, 2015, 07:38:56 AM

       This was in a box of lines and handles that belonged to the late Dick Woolsey. It doesn't show well in the photo, but thats multifaceted, sharp(!), construction grade sand imbedded in the finish! Anyone know of it's origins? Is it a joke? Dick brought a lot of C/L stuff back from his Stunt travels so I doubt he made it.

       The handle itself seems to be well thought out. It's light and has subtle curves and cutaways in just the right places for a great fit to my hand. I'm replacing a broken cable with one from a large EZ Just.

       Thought about keeping it as a novelty, but it feels so comfortable that I will put it into service, without the sand!

       Ara

        

Its for anti-slip when your hands are oily.........
I've done that with a couple of my handles but; if you fly a lot you'll get a raw hand. Use a real fine sand...... y1

Jerry

Title: Re: An unusual handle
Post by: Larry Fernandez on May 12, 2015, 02:40:01 PM

Quote from: Gerald Arana on May 12, 2015, 10:12:02 AM

Its for anti-slip when your hands are oily.........
I've done that with a couple of my handles but; if you fly a lot you'll get a raw hand.

Jerry

Your not fooling anyone Jerry.
That's not how you got a raw hand

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Title: Re: An unusual handle
Post by: wwwarbird on May 12, 2015, 09:27:28 PM

 I forget who makes that handle but I had a few of them and didn't care for them, just too big and heavy for my taste. I suspect that's why you rarely see them at the field. I ended up just giving the ones I had away. The sand is for better grip and would have been added by the owner on this one.

Title: Re: An unusual handle
Post by: Target on May 12, 2015, 10:14:04 PM

I think that is the handle that Eric at rsm sells.
They come bare wood I think.
Regards,
Chris.