Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
- Love2Grabbass
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Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Decided to see who is top dog (at least to me) on the Shimano side of the BFS fight. So here they are, all three major tuners represented right down to their version of finesse bearings and lube!
First is the Hedgehog Studios/Avail Aldebaren BFS XG:
- Avail micro-cast spool
- Hedgehog BFS air bearings w/ultra light Alchemy oil
- Avail swept drag-star
- Avail ebony wood knobs
- Hedgehog swayback handle
- Hedgehog cast control and bearing cap
Next is the ZPI BFC Aldebaren MG7:
- BFC732V0 spool w/mag brake
- SiC finesse concept micro bearings
- BFC swept handle/dragstar
- Cast control cap
- ZPI Special edition knobs
Finally got my hands on a KTF-IXA Aldebaren MG7.9:
- KTF shallow spool w/KTF brake
- IXA Micro bearings w/KTF super finesse lube
- KTF 7.9 gear swap
- IXA swept handle/dragstar/knobs
- IXA cast control cap
H.H/Avail Alde BFS XG w/X7 Super Eiger
KTF Alde MG7.9 w/PG BFS Long
ZPI Alde will be paired with either the X7 Shading X or Phase 3 Eiger Northwall... haven't decided on which one to get yet.
Enjoy!
First is the Hedgehog Studios/Avail Aldebaren BFS XG:
- Avail micro-cast spool
- Hedgehog BFS air bearings w/ultra light Alchemy oil
- Avail swept drag-star
- Avail ebony wood knobs
- Hedgehog swayback handle
- Hedgehog cast control and bearing cap
Next is the ZPI BFC Aldebaren MG7:
- BFC732V0 spool w/mag brake
- SiC finesse concept micro bearings
- BFC swept handle/dragstar
- Cast control cap
- ZPI Special edition knobs
Finally got my hands on a KTF-IXA Aldebaren MG7.9:
- KTF shallow spool w/KTF brake
- IXA Micro bearings w/KTF super finesse lube
- KTF 7.9 gear swap
- IXA swept handle/dragstar/knobs
- IXA cast control cap
H.H/Avail Alde BFS XG w/X7 Super Eiger
KTF Alde MG7.9 w/PG BFS Long
ZPI Alde will be paired with either the X7 Shading X or Phase 3 Eiger Northwall... haven't decided on which one to get yet.
Enjoy!
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Impressive!
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Awesome! I have a soft spot for KTF stuff. They are second to none in my opinion.
BTW, the Shading X is a mean rod. I think you would really enjoy it!
BTW, the Shading X is a mean rod. I think you would really enjoy it!
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Although I'm a daiwa die-hard, its nice to see other reels get "tricked out"
btw, where can I get my hands on these parts/kits? Thx.
btw, where can I get my hands on these parts/kits? Thx.
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
omg!
I had an orgasm looking at the pics!
I had an orgasm looking at the pics!
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
MUY MUY EXCELLENTE!!!
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
You win!! Awesome.
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Omg! Command and Conquer! Let us know how those fish!
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Very nice combos, ultra impressive! If you have the time I would be interested in hearing a review on how they perform versus each other. Could you start it off by letting us know the total weight of each reel after all the mods (no line). Thanks so much, enjoy & thanks for sharing.
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Damn-
Nice collection there -
Nice collection there -
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Absolutely incredible! From the reels chosen to the internal and external upgrades. Then factor in the rods and it is just off the charts.
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Very nice. Very nice, indeed.
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Wow. Post of the year right here. Like watching a Victorias Secret runway show. I think I'm dehydrated. Need some fluids
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Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
Glad ya'll had some fun looking! Laughed hard at most of the comments
Once I get some time with them I will definitely give a comparison. I have to get a small scale then I will get the weights... I'll update this thread when I do.lpquick wrote:Very nice combos, ultra impressive! If you have the time I would be interested in hearing a review on how they perform versus each other. Could you start it off by letting us know the total weight of each reel after all the mods (no line). Thanks so much, enjoy & thanks for sharing.
So far, in hand the KTF Alde feels like it will be the king... or it could just be that's the one I've wanted the most for the longest time! I know it doesn't add up to much but none the less, it does have the longest free spool of all 3.Dragboatdriver wrote:Awesome! I have a soft spot for KTF stuff. They are second to none in my opinion.
BTW, the Shading X is a mean rod. I think you would really enjoy it!
Rakuten, hedgehog-studio, karil, and samuraitackle... Pieced it all together from these different sites.even26 wrote:btw, where can I get my hands on these parts/kits? Thx.
Re: Three's company...KTF/ZPI/Hedgehog-Avail
oh my,I didn't know this side of you even existed!!