Reel Name | Gear Ratio | Weight | Bearing Count | Maximum Drag | Brake System | Line Retrive per Turn (IPT) | Line Capacity | Handle Length | MSRP |
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8.1R | 8.1:1 | 5.11oz | 9+1RB | 8.8 Pounds | Air Brake | 31.89 Inches | 8lb - 50m | 80mm | 46200¥ |
8.1L | 8.1:1 | 5.11oz | 9+1RB | 8.8 Pounds | Air Brake | 31.89 Inches | 8lb - 50m | 80mm | 46200¥ |
In 2014 Daiwa started to produce the SS Air, finesse casting reel The reel features a shallow light weight finesse spool made of G1 Duralumin, as well as a magnesium frame and sideplates. The reel comes with an air brake system where there is a pop up rotor that automatically engages to automatically emit the correct braking force. Daiwa claims this extends the casting distance of the reel. The SS Air comes with a 80mm swept handle, Zaion star drag (clicking), and I shaped carbon paddle knobs. The reel comes equiped with a Reels with an “L” designates left hand retrieve models, while “R” designates right hand retrieve.
SS Air
SS Air Sideplate
SS Air Spool