@anon86692127
True, I think overall it’ll be something I will greatly consider in the future for the packability (ended up getting another oni and remembering why I loved it so much for the current moment), and for all I know after I get one maybe it’ll be the rod for me and I’ll be letting people know =D.
Thanks again for your assistance and input.
Hey.
One of the o rings just broke on my butt cap. The second zoom section will not nest.
Can’t properly carry the rod, it sits until the replacement o ring gets here.
It’s lasted a long time but it broke and that’s a hassle.
The rod is worth the hassle though.
There are a total of three o rings. The other two now need to be replaced.
Might keep that in mind…
Anyone that has a Furaibo zoom, I got the stuff, er, ah, on order.
Oh no, hopefully doesnt take to long to get another and I’ll keep that in mind when I get mine =D.
Hi Adam. You can go to Hardware Supply Stores ( like Ace ) and many have O-ring files where loose o-rings are stocked in little pull-out drawers by size. It helps to know the inside/outside diameters and the thickness of the o-ring you need but, you can just take the rod part in the store with you and fit it by hand yourself. If you feel uncomfortable about doing that, you can clear it with the Customer Service Department and they will probably page a team member to assist you with locating and fitting the right sized o-ring for your needs.
Auto Supply Shops are another possibility but you probably do not need Fuel-Grade O-rings for this intended purpose, but if the Auto Supply is more convenient they would work just as well and not cost all that much more…Karl.
This is very important information, Adam. Thank you. Did you order the new O-rings directly from Tenryu, or did you order through Keiichi at Tenkara-Ya?
-Tom
I measured with a Mitutoyu Micrometer and sourced it. I’ll measure the other two and provide the free service.
For you?
I’ll just send you a couple of sets.
Got all three o-rings now.
Anyone need them, free from me.
Send SASE to me.
Dr.Tom, I need your address. I’ll send you a lifetime supply.
Thank you, Adam! I sent you a PM with my address.
Hey Adam,
Of course I lost one of my o-rings, can I Paypal you some money or what is the best way to get some from you?
Thanks!
Msg me for my address. Send a SASE, I’ll send them to you
I absolutely love my Furaibo 39 and 39TA. The TA feels stiffer with the shorter sections, but they both have excellent fit and finish and cast smoothly. The 39TA is an amazing piece of engineering with all of those thin, short sections, while maintaining the flex. The bend profile of the Furaibo 39 is amazing to me.
Great rods, no doubt.
Now I know.