Just my opinion they are crappy...i know what do you expect for the price...but geez...
I was just going to try them out for extra reels and the price/guarantee, now i definately know you pay for what you get...
they were ok at first, now...i have two different models that the handles are coming off and wont stay on, thank goodness i called Academy and they will refund my money or swap the reels out..i def dont want to swap..
just letting everyone know my expierience...
Wow, last I had heard from you, they were the greatest things in the world..
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I have one that I bought last spring...really haven't used it as much as my Curados. Will try to give it a workout tomorrow.....did I say tomorrow???!!
I have a Maruad and other than the handle nut coming loose now and then it is not too bad for the price, casts well and seems to be as smooth as any other reel in that price range. I mostly use for a jig and it does ok for that.
Gayle
I am too good for nothing
Last you heard about it from me was when i just bought them...!!
I have two and never had any problems what model are they dont they have a few diffrent models?
I've never been skydiving, but I have zoomed-in on Google Earth really fast.
Yea they have a few models and the one I have ( Maruad) the handle nut is on the back side of the handle and it will back off now and then, I keep the special wrench close so I can tighten up as needed. I would think that the models that have a traditional style nut would be less trouble. When I get home from this trip I think I will try a little 242 loctite on it and see if that will help keep it tight
Gayle
I am too good for nothing
I talked to the guy at counter he said if have trouble bring em back there lifetime warrantee
I've never been skydiving, but I have zoomed-in on Google Earth really fast.
Yeah the little wrench that comes with it tightens it right back up, but i dont want to do that every 10-15 casts...
yeah i took them back and got a full refund..i wont ever skip on quality again...CURADO much much better...
I bought two just to try them out also. Handle came off one second time I used it.
I wonder if its just a flawed design...or what??
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