[Ian Houlton]

just got this from a rod builder

"Hi Ian,

just done some testing on a similar tape on sale on ebay by signs4u in nottingham.

the design is the same essentially, spacing it out and changing the length/width doesn't change anything much! he's also ripped off mighty brights website application instructions, almost to the letter and is claiming copyright

the guy really hasn't thought it through, just thought he could rob the website for info to put on a printed sheet and changed the sizes. idiot. i've passed all this info to Hugh at Mighty Bright also as he was interested in the outcome.

totally unbiased testing.... same qty of tape etc.

mighty bright is to the right, copy to the left.

initial inspection of the film showed to look and feel good quality, not as strong as MB and slightly harder to control the spiral when applying due to the additional width.

red.
softer than MB and from a distance equally bright,

up close it is marginally beaten by MB.

removal after 12hrs...
mb came off in 4 strips, left small amount of glue, to remove + clean, 2min 45sec.

copy red... came off in lots of bits, very little glue residue, to remove and clean 7min 40 secs.

time to pick up off bench and put in bin after photo...
MB 5 secs,
copy, about 40 seconds in ever more breaking pieces.

Black vs eclipse

again, black on right.

Similar feel to mb, thinner but otherwise looks similar. that's where the similarity ends. same controlling the spiral issue due to width,

MB wins hands down on this test. close up or far away, mb is brighter. its slightly lighter in unlit colour, say 90% black vs 95% black on the copy, reflecivity speaks for itself, again, MB on right.

camera flash

3w led. 3m.

3w led, close up

time to remove after 12hrs....

Eclipse, 30 secs, no glue residue. 3 pieces came off, same as went on.

copy, about 7mins in many pieces, only 4pcs went on. some glue residue and tape bits left on blank.

in my opinion it's a cheaper quality material, regardless of the expected lifespan.

Cheers, Phil"

 

[Ian Houlton]

I had some of this stuff when I saw it. this is just my opinion, but it is garbage. No different from the idiots who tried to market "the alternative" d-vice.
The shear lack of work involved is an insult. Considering that Hugh depends on quality and donates so much to charity events it is a bit sickening that once again he has someone creaming his work.

 

[birtybass]

does the price reflect the quality or are both products the same price?
if the prices differ then you get what you pay for.

 

[Ian Houlton]

does the price reflect the quality or are both products the same price?
if the prices differ then you get what you pay for.

Hi Berty, pay less for less quality and in this case a lot less.
Another product that neither stands up or makes sense.

 

[birtybass]

Hi Berty, pay less for less quality and in this case a lot less.
Another product that neither stands up or makes sense.

hello Ian whilst i agree that the marketing side of this product is very similar to Hugh,s exellent tape, we as anglers use very many products of a similar nature i for one still use a reflctive tape on my rods that i came across many years ago it was on a spool of about 20m and is very reflective,ive been on the beach and lit up my tips from 50 yrds away.
Im sure more companys produce reflective tape that can be used for fishing purposes so we shouldnt condem someone for thinking on his feet and coming up with an alternative,what i dont agree on is trying to market something the same as someone elses idea,s so hugh would be well in the right to take this company to task if the wording of there product is the same.

 

[supafly1982]

Would agree that the man is in the wrong marketing the same as Hugh's stuff,
That is an insult to his hard work and should not be allowed to carry on marketing his product in the same manner,

Ian H can i ask you how you remove the sticky residue?

theres a tin of magic stuff that will remove it in seconds with a cloth... WD40 got to love it , if you dont use it give it a shot :thumbs:

 

[Ian Houlton]

Would agree that the man is in the wrong marketing the same as Hugh's stuff,
That is an insult to his hard work and should not be allowed to carry on marketing his product in the same manner,

Ian H can i ask you how you remove the sticky residue?
theres a tin of magic stuff that will remove it in seconds with a cloth... WD40 got to love it , if you dont use it give it a shot :thumbs:

simple answer is, I don't scott.
I have all my rods worked for me because I am simply too busy to do anything to them.
The coaching rids are all being built (Thanks tronix, cono-flex, Sea angling news and Dorset fishing rods) with hughs tape underneath the varnish.
That report came from none of the above, nor me.

 

[DAVE H]

when looking at the black stuff the MB has smaller gaps this will give better light bounce as the bigger gaps absorb more light = shine back
so unfair test..need thigter control on testing.

 

[mart4666]

when looking at the black stuff the MB has smaller gaps this will give better light bounce as the bigger gaps absorb more light = shine back
so unfair test..need thigter control on testing.

thankyou Dr HANZ ZARKOFF

 

[dai56]

Like most things in this world a copy is a copy being it tip tape a watch or a rig the genuine thing will be better

 

[STAN M]

All I could add is that I`ll stick with MB. Superior gear.

One last thing, on the "instructions" in the first photo, clean with "cellulose thinners", that will make a lovely job of your blank varnish????

:hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

 

[supafly1982]

simple answer is, I don't scott.
I have all my rods worked for me because I am simply too busy to do anything to them.
The coaching rids are all being built (Thanks tronix, cono-flex, Sea angling news and Dorset fishing rods) with hughs tape underneath the varnish.
That report came from none of the above, nor me.

apollogies Ian, just re-read the strt of the post there :doh:

Stan M, iDoes WD40 damage the finnish in anyway you know?

 

[crazyplums]

I've just been sent some of this tape and will do some comparissons later, not happy with this guy at all.

Stan, thinners are ok for simply removing glue with a rag, never seen any damage on all my rods to be honest.

as for the instruction sheet he's handing out, it's virtually copying my website instructions word for word, compare them and you'll see.

the tape itself is a direct copy of my product, the ends are rounded the same. all he has done is spread out the tape, where-as mine is all together, and changed the length. if you built a car that looked exactly the same as an aston martin, yet was slightly longer and wider, do you think they'd turn a blind eye?

this is my main bugbear with ebay, it's the "i' can sell that for half the price and make some beer money when i've finished my shift at McD's". it's thievery, just shows how little self respect and intelligence some sellers have. he won't be selling it for long.

He's not a legit business (no sign via google and other searches),
not reg'd as a business seller on ebay,
has stolen my copyright text from the website to claim as his own.

Has he tested this tape for months on end in all weathers? whats the fishing like in nottingham? has he tested other products?

deleted the rest cos i can't be bothered, nor do i want to be seen to be promoting via this thread. the solicitor will deal with my side of things and i'll carry on doing what i do.

cheers guys.
Hugh

 

[DAVE H]

thankyou Dr HANZ ZARKOFF

Your welcome mart.

 

[mikebowley]

For something to be copyrightable it has to be original and the result of independent creative effort. It will not be original if it has been copied from something that already exists and/or if there has not been sufficient skill and labour expended in its creation.

PS Not my words above. Copied from an email ive been sent by someone who knows all about copyright

 

[crazyplums]

For something to be copyrightable it has to be original and the result of independent creative effort. It will not be original if it has been copied from something that already exists and/or if there has not been sufficient skill and labour expended in its creation.

PS Not my words above. Copied from an email ive been sent by someone who knows all about copyright

so what are you saying exactly for this instance?

 

[OHTer]

I've just been sent some of this tape and will do some comparissons later, not happy with this guy at all.

Stan, thinners are ok for simply removing glue with a rag, never seen any damage on all my rods to be honest.

as for the instruction sheet he's handing out, it's virtually copying my website instructions word for word, compare them and you'll see.

the tape itself is a direct copy of my product, the ends are rounded the same. all he has done is spread out the tape, where-as mine is all together, and changed the length. if you built a car that looked exactly the same as an aston martin, yet was slightly longer and wider, do you think they'd turn a blind eye?

this is my main bugbear with ebay, it's the "i' can sell that for half the price and make some beer money when i've finished my shift at McD's". it's thievery, just shows how little self respect and intelligence some sellers have. he won't be selling it for long.

He's not a legit business (no sign via google and other searches),
not reg'd as a business seller on ebay,
has stolen my copyright text from the website to claim as his own.

Has he tested this tape for months on end in all weathers? whats the fishing like in nottingham? has he tested other products?

deleted the rest cos i can't be bothered, nor do i want to be seen to be promoting via this thread. the solicitor will deal with my side of things and i'll carry on doing what i do.

cheers guys.
Hugh

Kick his ass Hugh (legally speaking of course) lol :thumbs:

 

[Vaughany]

like u said hugh let u solicitor sort it out m8 thats what u pay him for

 

[simmo]

Has he tested this tape for months on end in all weathers? whats the fishing like in nottingham?

:roll1::notworthy



The cream always rises to the top Hugh...........:clap:

 

[allsorts]

As for him selling the same type of tape there is nothing that can be done about it. As for the copying of your instructions I'm not sure as they are just instructions.

All the best though.