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six pack

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diablo to hot wire comparision?
« on: December 05, 2005, 07:15:10 AM »
could anyone compare the two,I'm thinking of trying the diablo for a medium oiled wood house with dirty backends.polished stuff gets real over/under for me and the only solid resin I can get down the lanes is my HW but I would like a little stronger roll off the break,my HW is a little eratic.I have it sanded in 600 grit and thats about as low as I can go if I keep my speed up.slow down a touch and snap left like no tommorow.
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Re: diablo to hot wire comparision?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2005, 08:46:53 PM »
The Diablo definitely will roll up earlier and backend harder than the Hot Wire.  So much so that I think you'll find polish necessary to get even close to the same reaction.  The Diablo is a very strong piece.

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Re: diablo to hot wire comparision?
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2005, 04:20:22 AM »
I haven't yet managed to get a good grip on the difference between the Accu-Tread (HotWire) and Monsoon coverstocks vs the new Reactor coverstock, but I think you'll find the Hot Rod Super Sport closer in overall reaction to the Hot Wire, with the Reactor cover (on both the Super Sport & the Diabolo) being a little bit stronger overall than the AccuTread cover on the HW. Remember that all three are solid resins and all 3 come about 800 grit dull/matte out of the box.

The Diabolo's core is stronger, allowing it to handle almost a full degree more oil than either of the other two.

Thankfully, Storm offers you yet a 3rd option. The Screaming Banshee uses the same solid resin coverstock, Reactor, but polished this time and in a core that's half way in strength between the Super Sport's and the Diabolo's. This may fit your needs perfectly. So the SB should give you a little more length, handle roughly the same amount of oil and give you a little bit more backend than the HW.

All 3 have covers that are easily modified; so in case, the one you choose is not exactly to your liking, the cover can change the reaction somewhat and you should be able to get what you want/need.

FYI I also have a Super Sport; just haven't had the chance to drill it yet. Love its potential.
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