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The Dorsal UWH Stick - NZ made

Following numerous inquiries regarding the new Dorsal Stick, here is a summary of its features, suggestions for customizing and some price options:

FEATURES

Composition - Durable, plastic composite with high rubber content for advanced puck handling & customization / shaping

Bevel - Suitable for most pucks with slight taper for effective play but easily customized.

Light texture - Sufficient for immediate play. No "wear in" factor.

Cranked handle - Allows playing surfaces to sit close to pool bottom.

Safety - Smooth surfaces and radii (does not splinter)

Compliance - meets CMAS rules (homogenous materials, floats, regulated size and shape)

Shape - beveled front and inside edges, comfortable curved handle, small but blunt spiking end with tapered curve, Right hand only at this stage.

Colour - uniform throughout, never needs painting, black and white in stock. Special colour runs for large orders (e.g. for schools or mini-league)

Identification - recessed both sides of handle for naming, enough for club/school details as well. Use permanent pen.

Uniformity - injection moulded. Every stick is identical.

Customizing - Texture on the playing edges can be easily modified, depending on the player's style, type of puck and amount of lift required. Use a wire brush for medium texture, or a fine wood rasp in a circular motion for a heavier texture. For those wishing to purchase pre-textured sticks, these are available at an additional cost.

TEXTURES & PRICING

Three different textures are available if you do not wish to experiment yourself (see images below)

a) Standard - fine stipple finish from moulding process (NZ$40 pair, NZ$25 single, plus postage/packaging). Suitable for those just starting out as a team base line or experienced players who wish to customize their own stick.

b) Light texture for medium puck lift & long distance - small grooves from wire brush (additional $2 per stick). Suitable for players who can already lift the puck.

c) Heavily scuffed lifts puck easily for maximum height (lightly rasped in a circular motion to expose rubber fibres). ( additional $5 per stick). Suitable for those not lifting the puck well.

Discount - For orders of 10 sets or more, a free textured sample pair is included showing textures b) and c).

Further Info/ Orders - refer: dorsalgear @ xtra . co . nz

comparison table of a large number of fins http://www.divernet.com/gear/fins999/fintab999.htm