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    Posted: 24 May 2014 at 12:19pm
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Released this week in Japan the new 2014 Diawa Saltiga Expedition 5500H and 8000H
New Mag Sealed Bearings!

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The new Expedition series introduces an all new revolution in ultra smooth rotation and water sealing. Magsealed bearings are placed in key points in the reel to prevent water intrusion, increase rotation smoothness and increase part longevity. The new bearings are Magsealed, unlike the Magseal used in the rotor system the new bearings are a fully contained Magsealed bearing. These bearings are placed in the line roller system and the gear system so to eliminate water and salt intrusion into the gearbox and line roller system.

Can't fault my Saltiga 6500H or 5000H so couldn't resist ordering a 5500H from Japan.                                                  
                                                  Gear Ratio                    BB           Weight  Drag(KG)  Capacity 

SA EX 5500H5.7 (124cm)13+163515PE 5/350m, 6/270m
SA EX 8000H5.7 (144cm)13+187530PE 6/540m,8/400m, 10/300m







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A different colour for a bit more money
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Read the specs on the bearings stinkbait. Way better than your dated old reels you use
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what the price on these?
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$1050 USD on plat.jp


Where did you order yours Stella?
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Originally posted by stc10 stc10 wrote:

$1050 USD on plat.jp


Where did you order yours Stella?

My friend brought it from his local tackle shop in Osaka. He managed to get me the last one in the shop as they have been selling out fast in Japan.

Unfortunately Plat are out of stock of the 5500H.... if you go to checkout it will say unavailable.
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Very cool. Let us know what you think when you have given it a test run
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He won't fish it, just comes our of the box at night when he is feeling lonely.

Says 'purty purty thing' with a gleam in his eye, then goes back to sleep.
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Originally posted by sid fishus sid fishus wrote:

He won't fish it, just comes our of the box at night when he is feeling lonely.

Says 'purty purty thing' with a gleam in his eye, then goes back to sleep.


Sad life he leads aye SimonBig smile
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Originally posted by Tzer Tzer wrote:

Originally posted by sid fishus sid fishus wrote:

He won't fish it, just comes our of the box at night when he is feeling lonely.

Says 'purty purty thing' with a gleam in his eye, then goes back to sleep.


Sad life he leads aye SimonBig smile

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Originally posted by Stellamoon Stellamoon wrote:

Originally posted by Tzer Tzer wrote:

Originally posted by sid fishus sid fishus wrote:

He won't fish it, just comes our of the box at night when he is feeling lonely.

Says 'purty purty thing' with a gleam in his eye, then goes back to sleep.


Sad life he leads aye SimonBig smile


LOL

What da ya mean SAD! Doesn't everyone do that?
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Finally arrived!
Saltiga Expedition 5500H compared to my Saltiga 5000H
Managed to spool 300metres of Sunline Monster Battle PE6








Below my 6500H compared to the Expedition 5500H

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Did you get stung with customs fees/taxes? Or how do you get around it?
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Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Did you get stung with customs fees/taxes? Or how do you get around it?

No, my friend is living in N.Z but was on holiday in Japan visiting his family.
I was lucky enough to get him to bring it back for me. 
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