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Title: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 25, 2009, 08:43:54 pm: Which is better guys?
http://www.cheshirefishing.co.uk/shop/reload.htm

http://www.cheshirefishing.co.uk/shop/rthompson/poles.htm
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: ftp on February 25, 2009, 08:46:09 pm: Same pole.

Reload was replaced by the gangsta just different colour but same spec i think.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 08:54:49 pm: All the same when u step on a section. Mind u b and q tape sorts it out. I have 2 zenzorflex, (heavy) gangster (ok) F16 (very light) . I met up with a mate (ok a person that I know, ) and he was using a 17ft xtel , so heavy, have been using these poles for 4 months maybe more, would never go back. Use my gangster most of the time.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: matt on February 25, 2009, 09:06:26 pm: i have had my zenflex on the go for 18 months now

today it snapped and i got out the gangsta / reload, the difference at first floor window height it nothing, i could honestly say i couldnt tell any difference

i have since glued the snap and will go back to the zenflex
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 09:47:48 pm: Well I notice the difference, but I am 50yrs maybe u r younger. Anyway all are good.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:17:52 pm: The big thing is that the gangster doesn't flex as much as the z.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 25, 2009, 10:25:48 pm: One day I'll get an SL2,....
But until the funds are spare, looks like I'll be phoning Cheshire fishing in the morning!
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:33:13 pm: Having tried all the jeff brimble options, i would never buy a sl2.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 25, 2009, 10:41:07 pm: Really?

My dad has an SL2, and its massively more rigid and feels MUCH stronger than any fishing pole I've tried.

I'm not knocking the fishing poles,.. they do the job,.. but I reckon the SL2 is far superior in every way (Except price :( )
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: windowswashed on February 25, 2009, 10:45:45 pm: SL-2 is more rigid than Ionics ergolite pole (with Kevlar weave), which in turn is slightly more rigid than using carbon fibre Facelift pole, (but only just) although Facelift pole has a smaller diameter last section in comparison to the Ionics equivalent.
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:56:10 pm: Quote from: Nathanael Jones on February 25, 2009, 10:41:07 pm
Really?

My dad has an SL2, and its massively more rigid and feels MUCH stronger than any fishing pole I've tried.

I'm not knocking the fishing poles,.. they do the job,.. but I reckon the SL2 is far superior in every way (Except price :( )

That is why. ££££ or €€€€ ... I bought a F16 from Ebay for £111 approx, I got 2 Zensorflex for £15 each (on sale) and a gangster for £55 from memory, so I feel well sorted. I then bought compatible sections and now have up to 60ft for the F16 . For centimes
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on February 26, 2009, 06:04:58 am: Quote from: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Having tried all the jeff brimble options, i would never buy a sl2.
I would like someone one day, out there, to try the M16 which I know to be a lot stronger than the F16 My wife after being trad and negative suddenly wants to go waterfed so I may have to lash out all of£280 for one. Currently building her an unusual trolley :D
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: dai on February 26, 2009, 07:18:55 pm: Quote from: Jeff Brimble on February 26, 2009, 06:04:58 am
Quote from: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Having tried all the jeff brimble options, i would never buy a sl2.
I would like someone one day, out there, to try the M16 which I know to be a lot stronger than the F16 My wife after being trad and negative suddenly wants to go waterfed so I may have to lash out all of£280 for one. Currently building her an unusual trolley :D

Sounds interesting. Any pics?
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: matt on February 26, 2009, 10:35:52 pm: Quote from: Jeff Brimble on February 26, 2009, 06:04:58 am
Quote from: paulscotney on February 25, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Having tried all the jeff brimble options, i would never buy a sl2.
I would like someone one day, out there, to try the M16 which I know to be a lot stronger than the F16 My wife after being trad and negative suddenly wants to go waterfed so I may have to lash out all of£280 for one. Currently building her an unusual trolley :D

is it pink

my daughter who cleaned our house just before my op, said when we were discussing working " daddy, i can come out and help you, i just need a pink trolley "

she has a pink radio flyer cart ( used for VW shows ) its been sprayed powder pink with a metal flake in ( by me ) looks the biz if i am honest ;)
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 26, 2009, 11:06:34 pm: What you guys think of this one,.. even cheaper!
http://cgi.ebay.ie/carbon-pole-11mtrs-crazy-carp-inc-spare-top-2_W0QQitemZ260335402353QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item260335402353&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Title: Re: Gangster VS Reload
Post by: ftp on February 27, 2009, 07:45:35 am: It's only got an elastic rating of 14 - you need 20 if possible but wether that only refers to the top section i'm not sure. Says it's ideal for carp to upper singles which suggests to me that it's ok for small fish?