Not that it matters to ultimate fan......, but speaking of the "Pros", and comparing Blades to Talons, you MUST compare 8' poles to 12' talons.
YOU SAID the pros run 8' Blades, remember!
I put the numbers out there for ALL the sizes so anyone could see them. However, when you talk about 12' Talons to 8' blades now you're talking about a
single Talon weighing
as much as a pair of 8' poles, with just over twice as much weight at the back of the boat.
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I was trying to give the Talons an edge there by going with the heaviest PP's.)
Troubles with both exist, I just happened to run across a larger number of them that complained about one product getting stuck in the mud.
FWIW mine (single pole) got stuck in the down position last time out, faulty controller module. Took about 2 minutes with a wrench to pull a hose and I pulled it up. Mama says get new ones, so we're getting new ones. (plural)
Where *I* fish, and for *my* boat, weight makes a BIG difference. Often we'll go to the lake with the better part of a full tank of gas. The ol' Z9 holds SIXTY SIX gallons! Not many bass boats even come close. Weight, fluid and aerodynamic drag are very real, and they ARE an issue. It's not ALL about speed, but a lighter boat moves through the water better and gets better MPG.
Not having a horse in the race I could care less which ones they are, or what label is on them. Just what works, is cheaper, and weighs less.
Obviously you don't feel the same.
Can't imagine what you'd have to say about someone going with all lithium's.
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For the weight savings.)
You're right, I'm wrong, how DARE me consider the FACTS!
Seacrest OUT