LOOP Cross S1 DH
The new Loop Cross S1 fly rod series is the single most important revolution to occur in fly fishing since we introduced the large arbor reel over 20 years ago. It’s that big!
If the large arbor provided revolutionary function that made the fly reel exponentially better, you won’t believe the difference Cross S1 construction makes with fly rods. We could write an entire book on the adventure that has led to the Cross S1 series of fly rods. We could look up and write down all the available superlatives that are yet unused by other manufacturers (not many left nowadays), but the only way to truly describe what we mean is to hand one to you and let you test it for yourself. If there has ever been a time in our history of development of high-performance fly fishing gear where Loop merited a “look” and a test from the fly fishing world, it is now. Over a period of two years we have developed these fly rods where we used the new 3M™ Powerlux™ Composites. The result is amazing, the strength associated with the 3M™ Powerlux™ Composites generates a lightness and controllable elasticity that simply must be experienced.
We have carefully restricted the inherent elasticity of the Loop Cross S1 so that the rod is working evenly over a much wider range than other fly rods. We have managed to make super-strong featherweight fly rods, with an emphasis on fishing where the rod is working with minimum vibration through an entire load range – from close-in and out to even extreme distances. The design requires minimal input power where the rod does the job. It has never been so easy and taken so little effort to deliver precision loops at 10-meters or 30-meters while easily controlling the line or changing the pace of the cast.
3M and Powerlux are trademarks of 3M Company.
$895.00 – $1,245.00
Product Description
- Black aesthetic Matte Smoke finish
- High-grade cork handle with cork mix reinforcements
- Triangular 3-pin aluminum reel seat in Gun Metal finish
- REC RSG Recoil stripping guides in Extra Strong Black Pearl finish
- REC RSNX Recoil snake guides in Extra Strong Black Pearl finish
- Delivered in a matching Gun Metal aluminum tube and cloth bag
| MODEL | ITEM NO. | LENGTH | LINE | ACTION TEMPO | ACTION CURVE | WEIGHT | PCS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWITCH | ||||||||
| 6107-4 MC/MF | CRO6107-4MF | 10'7" | #6 | MF | MC | 4.9oz. | 4 | $895 |
| 6110-5 MC/MF | CRO6110-5MF | 11'0" | #6 | MF | MC | 5.08oz. | 5 | $895 |
| 7107-4 MC/MF | CRO7107-4MF | 10'7" | #7 | MF | MC | 4.94oz. | 4 | $895 |
| 7110-5 MC/MF | CRO7110-5MF | 11'0" | #7 | MF | MC | 5.36oz. | 5 | $895 |
| DOUBLE-HAND | ||||||||
| 6122-6 MC/MF | CRO6122-6MF | 12'2" | #6 | MF | MC | 7.62oz. | 6 | $975 |
| 7120-4 MC/MF | CRO7120-4MF | 12'0" | #7 | MF | MC | 7.34oz. | 4 | $965 |
| 7122-6 MC/MF | CRO7122-6MF | 12'2" | #7 | MF | MC | 7.8oz. | 6 | $1,035 |
| 8130-4 MC/MF | CRO8130-4MF | 13'0" | #68 | MF | MC | 7.83oz. | 4 | $1,035 |
| 8132-6 MC/MF | CRO8132-6MF | 13'2" | #8 | MF | MC | 8.22oz. | 6 | $1,095 |
| 9136-6 MC/MF | CRO9136-6MF | 13'6" | #9 | MF | MC | 9.07oz. | 6 | $1,145 |
| 9140-4 MC/MF | CRO9140-4MF | 14'0" | #9 | MF | MC | 9.07oz. | 4 | $1,095 |
| 10150-4 MC/MF | CRO10150-4MF | 15'0" | #10 | MF | MC | 9.77oz. | 4 | $1,245 |
Rod Tempo: M=Medium, MF=Medium Fast, F=Fast
Rod Curve: FC=Full Curve, MC=Mid Curve, TC=Tip Curve
Other nano technologies, like carbon nano tubes, cannot filter between carbon fibers due to their higher length-to-width ratio of 15:1. 3M™ Powerlux™ spherical nanoparticles have a 1:1 length-to-width ratio, uniquely allowing for more than 40 percent of nanoparticles to be uniformly dispersed.
Standard composite materials have lower resin stiffness and are prone to cracking or buckling under the stresses a rod sees during a good day of fishing. The more nanoparticles the resin contains, the higher the crack resistance and overall rod toughness.
FIG. 1: Getting more nanoparticles between each carbon fiber is the key to the performance enhancements of 3M™ Powerlux™ Composites.
FIG. 2: This SEM image shows the rough, three-dimensional surface area that occurs when a 3MTM PowerluxTM Composite is stressed. The exceptional bond between the particle and the resin significantly hinders cracks from spreading. The result: tougher, stronger rods.
While other companies have reported adding nano technology to their composite materials, none have been successful at adding more than single-digit percentages. Carbon nano tubes, for example, have a high length-to-width ratio of 15:1, so they are not able to disperse uniformly throughout the carbon fibers as shown in figure below.
3M™ Powerlux™ is truly a game changer that bends the rules of carbon fiber composites. The tiny, spherical nanoparticles create such a strong bond between the carbon fibers that rod stress is more evenly dissipated, leading to a significantly stronger, more durable and more flexible rod. By improving strength and sensitivity, 3M™ Powerlux™ gives you performance when it counts.
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