Have both VS and Saltiga. VS is definitely a tougher reel, but feels like a coffe grinder. The drag is outstanding. Saltiga fishes like a wet dream,but I can see where there may be future wear/tear issues with the bail assembly. I wouldn't purposely dunk the saltiga,and don't swim unless forced or provoked, so its good for my applications. The drags are absolutely super too. I personally like the smoothness of the saltiga over the vs, and fish it exclusively now. Can't give a real good report on the durability. Ask Tlapinski,the tackle testing and torture technician
about that,he's had one for a while and recommended it to me.