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Old 05-04-2005, 08:49 AM   #1
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Lightbulb Daiwa Saltiga "Blast" Model vs. Saltiga "Z"
Anyone have any experience with the Saltiga "Blast" models?

They seem to offer some of the same features (water proof drag) as the deluxe "Z" models but at half the price.

Someone, anyone?

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Old 05-04-2005, 09:51 PM   #2
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The housing on the Blast is not sealed like the Z and many of its components are lower end. One of the Japan sites recommends against the Blast being used in the surf.
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Ben, just break down and go with the regular Saltiga. I LOVE mine already, and it only has about 7 trips on it.
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Old 05-05-2005, 09:46 AM   #5
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Opportunity is missed by most people because it costs a lot of money and is made in Japan.
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Toby what size did you end up with . . . I'm thinkin the 4500 but I've yet to hold one to be sure . . . probably on a 9' all around kinda setup.
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