built three rods with spiral wrap
one to a fellow vet, one to a brother in law, and a 1087
for myself. the 2 were boat rods and both were happy with results [the only concern with one was how the spiral went-mine went to the right]
its seems that if the spiral goes right and ur reel is to the right u may have a balance issue. i didn't see any loss of distance on 1087. i think the best part of design is that if done properly the rod will do 90% of the work and ur shoulder and back take less of the strain. just my ho.
i got a lot of help and opinions from another site. and if u can get used to the oddity and look of the rod.
good luck with build
paul
