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    Posted: 08 Jun 2014 at 9:27pm
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Aside from the price what's the diffs?
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Higher breaking strains in their PE classes for a start Pete.....Not sure what else....Jigman is an  8 carrier braid....so no slouch. 
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Yeah pretty much what The Dood said. Think its mainly higher breaking strain, the ultra is the newer braid. PE6 in the ultra WX8 has a breaking strain of 86lb, PE6 in the X8 is rated 70lb.
Its real nice stuff, pricey, but you can get it for about half the price getting it shipped from Japan compared with what it sells for here.
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Stonefish where is best to order from in Japan? Do you have to pay extra tax when it comes into NZ.
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jpangler.com is good. Don't have to pay taxes as long as the cost isn't over Customs threshold, theres a good iphone app called "What's My Duty" that you can plug the numbers into before you buy something to check if your going to get stung with taxes.  Usually if what your buying is under about $250 NZ your pretty sweet.
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Varivas Max Power braid is good as well, can get that from plat.co.jp
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keep it under $400 nz mate including freight.if over goes it gets a duty of 15% and then one off handling price.i buy from the sates almost weekly and uk alot with ebay etc
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Australia has more relaxed rules than us, as long as its under $1000 (oz $) it doesn't get taxed.
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yea they trying to change that over there aswell as thats alot of stuff you can get for under that,it is hurting there retailers .i find my self buying in smaller lots and that limits what is worth my while.still big savings to be had.like alot of the car stuff i get can it can be up to 50% saving so worth the effort.
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Originally posted by laidbackdood laidbackdood wrote:

Higher breaking strains in their PE classes for a start Pete.....Not sure what else....Jigman is an  8 carrier braid....so no slouch. 

Gidda Jon, worth paying the extra bucks or just stick with regular jigman?
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I have always liked the jigman....so i have never been there pete......Up to you dood......You can always give it a go but i have no complaints with the YGK  Jigman X8.
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Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Australia has more relaxed rules than us, as long as its under $1000 (oz $) it doesn't get taxed.
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John Key wants your money!
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Originally posted by laidbackdood laidbackdood wrote:

Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Australia has more relaxed rules than us, as long as its under $1000 (oz $) it doesn't get taxed.
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John Key wants your money!


Yeah, but David 'Cunny' Cunliffe wants more of it.

Anyway, back to topic, I've got the Jigman Ultra PE6 and PE3 on my sets, like it alot.
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Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Originally posted by laidbackdood laidbackdood wrote:

Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Australia has more relaxed rules than us, as long as its under $1000 (oz $) it doesn't get taxed.
,,,,,TRUE.
John Key wants your money!


Yeah, but David 'Cunny' Cunliffe wants more of it.

Anyway, back to topic, I've got the Jigman Ultra PE6 and PE3 on my sets, like it alot.
There you go Pete....a good recommendation.....just got to weigh up the price difference and if you feel its worth it.
There is some ygk x8 on e bay(aussie) that is a good price....coming from hong kong mind! But i havent noticed any difference.....used pe5 on my trini 16N.Wink
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Sweet fellus I think the regular Jigman will do the job but hey who knows till I get in front of the two options. It's to go on new BX400 DFS Slammer in blue which in turn will go on the Kaha100, will discuss the two options with Kane when I place my order today.
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Pete, go with Daiwa Saltiga boat braid, you can buy a 1800yd spool for $300 landed so only a bit dearer than a 300m spool of the Jigman. Do the mathsLOL
Never had a problem with it yet and a quality braidWink
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Kaveman where's the best place to get the boat braid from? I haven't been able to find a source.
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Have always used Ultra, but then have a few mates that have a lot of experience (like Kaveman) that swear by it (Daiwa).
I have one of my big stellas loaded with it, not sure which one anymore TBH so probably an indication that I am completely happy with it too.
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Originally posted by stonefish stonefish wrote:

Kaveman where's the best place to get the boat braid from? I haven't been able to find a source.


Ebay is best, plenty of reputable stores that stock it but price does varyWink

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281347569113?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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That is a good price kev......forgot about saltiga boat braid.Wink
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