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20-07-2009, 02:28
ICAST 2009 Coverage
The Stradic gets a major makeover this year and when we say “major” we really mean it. From the very base materials on up the Stradic has been modernized. Making use of CI4 material the Stradic is made both lighter and stronger. So what exactly is CI4? Here is where Shimano is able to leverage their expertise in biking component design. CI4 is “Carbon Interfusion” and the “4” represents the number of electrons in the carbon atom itself. This material is significantly stronger than XT-7 graphite and was originally developed for the brake calipers on Shimano’s top end “Dura-Ace” road groupo as well as the front chainring of their XTR premium mountain bike groupo. These were the very components chosen for use by Lance Armstrong during his seven year dominance over Le Tour de France!
The Stradic CI4F makes use of the carbon fiber material on both the frame and sideplate and the internals feature all the latest designs including Paladin gear durability enhancement. The reel also makes use to the complete spectrum of features within the company’s propulsion line management system as well as the Aerowrap II Oscillation. The Stradic features a waterproof drag and there are a number of features designed to make maintenance both quicker and easier including the maintenance port and a repairable clicker.
In terms of cosmetics the Stradic CI4F is a stark contrast from the Stradics of the past and features a much darker and more aggressive look and feel. The red spool is a nice highlight and instead of a traditional knob the reel features a round EVA handle grip that both looks and feels modern as well as matches the grips found on many higher end US and JDM rod offerings, including the company’s own Cumara series.
The Stradic will be available in two sizes, a 1000 and 2500 size, and is designed to focus on lightweight finesse fishing applications including shakey head, drop shot, and light Texas rigs. Both sizes feature a 6.0:1 gear ratio and the smaller 1000 size weighs in at 6.2oz while the 2500 size is 7.0oz., both reels will retail for $199.99. So how much did the buyers and press like the new Stradic? Quite a bit it seems, as the Stradic walked away with yet another ICAST win for Shimano in the “Best of Show - Freshwater Reel” category!
Shimano’s lower end spinning reels also get a redesign and the Sienna D and Syncopate D continue the strategy of moving the company’s higher end features and technologies down the line. The key improvement to both reels is the inclusion of the propulsion line management system which improves casting performance while reducing tangles.
Features:
Ultra-lightweight CI4 Frame, Sideplate and Rotor Construction
Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
Aero Wrap II Oscillation
SR-Concept: SR 3D Gear, SR Handle, SR One-Piece Bail Wire
S A-RB Ball Bearings
Aluminum Spool
S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam
Machined Aluminum Handle
Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment)
Round EVA Handle Grip
WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
Maintenance Port
Fluidrive II
Floating Shaft
Dyna-Balance
Super Stopper II
Repairable Clicker
sumber:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Stradic_MgFB.html
The Stradic gets a major makeover this year and when we say “major” we really mean it. From the very base materials on up the Stradic has been modernized. Making use of CI4 material the Stradic is made both lighter and stronger. So what exactly is CI4? Here is where Shimano is able to leverage their expertise in biking component design. CI4 is “Carbon Interfusion” and the “4” represents the number of electrons in the carbon atom itself. This material is significantly stronger than XT-7 graphite and was originally developed for the brake calipers on Shimano’s top end “Dura-Ace” road groupo as well as the front chainring of their XTR premium mountain bike groupo. These were the very components chosen for use by Lance Armstrong during his seven year dominance over Le Tour de France!
The Stradic CI4F makes use of the carbon fiber material on both the frame and sideplate and the internals feature all the latest designs including Paladin gear durability enhancement. The reel also makes use to the complete spectrum of features within the company’s propulsion line management system as well as the Aerowrap II Oscillation. The Stradic features a waterproof drag and there are a number of features designed to make maintenance both quicker and easier including the maintenance port and a repairable clicker.
In terms of cosmetics the Stradic CI4F is a stark contrast from the Stradics of the past and features a much darker and more aggressive look and feel. The red spool is a nice highlight and instead of a traditional knob the reel features a round EVA handle grip that both looks and feels modern as well as matches the grips found on many higher end US and JDM rod offerings, including the company’s own Cumara series.
The Stradic will be available in two sizes, a 1000 and 2500 size, and is designed to focus on lightweight finesse fishing applications including shakey head, drop shot, and light Texas rigs. Both sizes feature a 6.0:1 gear ratio and the smaller 1000 size weighs in at 6.2oz while the 2500 size is 7.0oz., both reels will retail for $199.99. So how much did the buyers and press like the new Stradic? Quite a bit it seems, as the Stradic walked away with yet another ICAST win for Shimano in the “Best of Show - Freshwater Reel” category!
Shimano’s lower end spinning reels also get a redesign and the Sienna D and Syncopate D continue the strategy of moving the company’s higher end features and technologies down the line. The key improvement to both reels is the inclusion of the propulsion line management system which improves casting performance while reducing tangles.
Features:
Ultra-lightweight CI4 Frame, Sideplate and Rotor Construction
Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
Aero Wrap II Oscillation
SR-Concept: SR 3D Gear, SR Handle, SR One-Piece Bail Wire
S A-RB Ball Bearings
Aluminum Spool
S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam
Machined Aluminum Handle
Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment)
Round EVA Handle Grip
WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
Maintenance Port
Fluidrive II
Floating Shaft
Dyna-Balance
Super Stopper II
Repairable Clicker
sumber:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Stradic_MgFB.html