new abu reel

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#1 Post by **dbrock** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:32 pm

heard rumors there is a new abu garcia multiplier reel coming out any one any info on it as im picking up a new reel soon

Rockhopper · #2 Post by **Rockhopper** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:13 am

There is 3 in fact....Mag 5500CT and Mag 6500CT both have brass side plates that are painted gunmetal grey, they have a few new extras, like handle, drags etc.

They also have a 6500CT with all the upgrades Abu have to offer, this also comes with brass side plates painted bright red (yuk!)

The salesmen got their samples a couple of weeks ago and the stock is due in the shops early April.

Tom.

#3 Post by **Donagh** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:07 am

Hi Tom

Any idea how much money these will go for?

Donagh

Rockhopper · #4 Post by **Rockhopper** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:29 am

I never even asked.....most of the Abu dealers will be doing deals though, they normally do. I should know by the end of the week though...will keep you posted Donagh.

Tom.

#5 Post by **Donagh** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:40 am

Just saw this:

http://www.veals.co.uk/content/29796575 ... mag-reels/

What the hell is ergonomic?

Donagh

#6 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:11 pm

erganomic means that its more suited to the natural jointt/muscle positioning of the bodyi.e to use the star drag or brake nob you can do so with you hand/fingers in a pretty relaxed position, makes it more comfortable and thus accesable. its a commonly used term with reel handles but all that generally happens is they make the handla fatter so that your wrist flexer muscles work at a more comfortable length (not exactly rocket science), sounds good in advertising

#7 Post by **Donagh** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:50 pm

So in other words with these updated reels my hand shouldn't be cramping up when reeling in as it presently does with my mag elite. I've seen ergonomic in advertising and taken no notice but here its down 3 times. I like the sound of a 6.3 retrieve.

Thanks
Donagh

#8 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:35 pm

in theory yes but theres a number of of other factors that come into play like the angle of the elbow when reeling, degree of pronation/supination at the wrist, pretty boring stuff tho.

retrieve looks good with them and they look a wee bit more bulked up

Rockhopper · #9 Post by **Rockhopper** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:29 pm

Now lads, if the ergonomics of your pockets are in the right place, here's the RRP for you...

Mag5500 = £ 114.99
Mag6500 = £ 124.99
Premium = £ 119.99
Hi Speed 6500 = £ 129.99

Don't know about you, its what I thought they would be...tweak here, tweak there another £20 or there abouts...ergonomically speaking :lol:

Tom.