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I'm planning a new wheel build well a new rim and spokes on a used hub. I will be using a DT Swiss rim and was going for DT Swiss Competition spokes and their brass nipples. However, I wish to use nipple washers and it appears that DT Swiss don't make nipple washers. Sapim do, but should I pair Sapim washers with their spokes or can I use them with DT Swiss spokes?
My intuition tells me if I'm using a DT Swiss rim I'd be best with their nipples, but I could be wrong; also with a washer the nipple itself does not contact the rim.
I was looking at the Sapim Polyax washers but will their conical surface mate with a DT Siwss nipple?
Any thoughts?