Akios Shuttle 656CTM

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Mick001
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Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#1 Post by Mick001 »

New Akios on the Way - Looks good.....
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Re: Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#2 Post by AG »

where did you find that ?
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#3 Post by saving private brian »

looks the bees knees mick but has it got the preformance
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Re: Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#4 Post by Mick001 »

AG
Veals are advertising it under "New Products", its not even on the Akios site.

Brian
By all accounts it has but is not available to buy yet...
I have the Original 656CTM and so far cannot fault them...



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Akios Shuttle 656CTM
Due in Soon. Supply will be limited so phone or e-mail to reserve yours NOW
The new Shuttle is the flagship model in the Akios range and has all the features you would expect on a high quality casting reel.
Its blend of top quality materials and precision engineering results in a reel which performs on both grass and beach. It is a stunning looking reel with the most noticeable feature being the super strong one piece extruded open CT frame. From this rock solid base Akios have added a lightweight spool which sits via two inboard stainless ball bearings on a new larger spindle. The larger spindle combined with quality brass anti-corrosion chromed side plates helps to prevent spool distortion during the build up to a powerful cast.
The spool is controled by both centrifugal and magnetic braking

Other features include -
Aluminium Anodised Double Sports Handle
Larger body screws for easier access
Larger mag adjuster
Carbon multi disc drag
Machined brass gears
Corrosion resistant IAR bearing
Line out alarm.
5.3:1 Retrieve
Weight 16.5oz
SRP - £199.99
Veals - £169.99

Each reel is supplied with the following FREE items worth a total of £24.99
Spare - stainless steel power handle
Spare - stainless steel large star drag wheel
Neoprene reel case
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Re: Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#5 Post by AG »

this run is only limited to 100 reels
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#6 Post by roger de dodger »

thats not many :shock:
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Re: Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#7 Post by paddyc »

AG wrote:this run is only limited to 100 reels
And 80 of theses reels are already pre-sold!! So get in quick at "Veals" if you want one....
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Re: Akios Shuttle 656CTM

#8 Post by kstaff »

Sweet, I have the standard models and am mighty impressed with them so I'm sure this will be more of the same!

Like the 2 handle options too.

Good to see a new player in the market.
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#9 Post by willie bendit »

I'll be havin one dem! ,It'll go nicely with my new dimplex M427 :P
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#12 Post by Tony Fella »

Southside Angling have only three of these in stock.
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#13 Post by inmotech »

They have only two left now, you better get in there quick....
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#14 Post by RobertMcClean »

Anyone buy or use one of these yet?
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