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Post by slippery on Jan 9, 2007 17:37:26 GMT
Had it for 6 months now and it really is a lovely reel better than my old penns, cast miles, silky drag, powerful gearing, fast retrieve.
cost around £80 online.
casts further than my 525's mags.....
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Post by reelbargains on Jan 20, 2007 22:25:23 GMT
I think I'm right in saying that the SLOSH X reels (SL20SHV) actually have the same technology in them that the new 7HT Turbo has in them - Daiwa just didn't shout about it back when they launched it. You'd think the 7HT Turbo was soooo special the way they marketed it but the technology had already been on the market in the UK for ages in this reel and even longer in their lure casting ranges. It's technically a great reel.
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 2:40:10 GMT
I think I'm right in saying that the SLOSH X reels (SL20SHV) actually have the same technology in them that the new 7HT Turbo has in them - Daiwa just didn't shout about it back when they launched it. You'd think the 7HT Turbo was soooo special the way they marketed it but the technology had already been on the market in the UK for ages in this reel and even longer in their lure casting ranges. It's technically a great reel. Loved it so much I bought another today, be warned if you do buy one the brakes are NOT fitted and need to be done before you go fishing cause there a tad fast without em ;D Looked at 7HT turbo as well and it felt nowhere near as good as the SL20V, seems to be built very well and its got a ratchet, unlike 7HT turbo, improve a reel thats screaming for a line out alarm but not add it, odd. |
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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 4:10:26 GMT
would you say there better than the penn 525s,casting,retreive??
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Post by reelbargains on Jan 21, 2007 11:19:40 GMT
Looked at 7HT turbo as well and it felt nowhere near as good as the SL20V, seems to be built very well and its got a ratchet, unlike 7HT turbo, improve a reel thats screaming for a line out alarm but not add it, odd. I agree, the 7HT Turbo was a bit of a folly really. Despite the hype, it didn't really offer anyone anything that wasn't already available, except a far out colour scheme!  |
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 13:08:53 GMT
would you say there better than the penn 525s,casting,retreive?? I have penn 525 mags as well and I think they are total garbage compared to the SL20V! my old mags will now go on the second hand market. |
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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 13:12:18 GMT
right so its a slosh instead of a 525 got my eye on 1 of each on ebay,is the sl30vh any better
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Post by reelbargains on Jan 21, 2007 17:01:59 GMT
The 30 isn't really any better, just bigger. If you can do without the extra line capacity I'd say the 20 would cast better as it's lighter. £74.99 plus a tenner postage sounds like a bargain to me. And the seller's a professional - telephone number and everything. Looks good. Daiwa SLX20SHVThat the one you're looking at? |
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Post by sparkypaul on Jan 21, 2007 17:51:17 GMT
i have both 20shv and 30shv cracking reals the 20 flies. cant comment on the penn never used one
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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 18:11:17 GMT
ive seen the 20s for £59 on ebay
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 18:46:34 GMT
ive seen the 20s for £59 on ebay That be the old model! |
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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 19:37:39 GMT
there sl20shv is that the old one whats the difference??
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 19:49:21 GMT
The old one is the SL20SH the new one is called SLX20SHV
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Post by topbanana on Jan 21, 2007 19:51:35 GMT
whats the difference then slipps
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Post by slippery on Jan 21, 2007 20:12:17 GMT
The older one is still a good reel but feels slightly clumsy, the spools a bit heavy, does not cast as well, the drag is ok but not as good as the newer version its a very improved lighter model worth the extra go for this one.
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