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Post by ratboy on Oct 6, 2005 11:44:41 GMT
Does anyone know the difference between the Beastmaster XTA & the XTA Pro ?? Someone's told me its the same pole just gets supplied with a few extra match kits  |
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Post by dorsal 1 on Oct 9, 2005 18:27:04 GMT
I was gonna ask the same question for a m8-o-mine, and, is it worth the money?. Can you give us the lowdown Steve?.  |
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Post by Brian G on Oct 9, 2005 19:20:43 GMT
I think Steve is on the festivals at Whiteacres, so he may not be on here for a week or so
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Post by CJA on Oct 9, 2005 19:37:40 GMT
will it be lilke the old beast master where they did a 16 meter and a 14.5 meter version of same pole but they both came with different spare packages and prices?
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Post by ridgeacre on Oct 9, 2005 20:28:12 GMT
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Post by ratboy on Oct 11, 2005 12:36:13 GMT
The graphics for each model are different on the butt section ( only the word pro added though )??
The 'Pro Model' come with 3 match kits but it's about £200 more, - i think !!
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Post by ridgeacre on Oct 13, 2005 19:46:55 GMT
Have in front of me the new Shimano 2006 catalogue.
Beast Master XTA Pro Competition.
The Pro series has been introduced in answer to requests from Beast Master fanatics who crave for an ultra stiff and lighter power tool.Mixing XT 100 Biofibre offered us the opportunity to reduce weight over the XTA version.Pick one up and you will notice immediately the rigity in combination with fine balance.
The large bore tips means little or no cutting back required for elastication.
length 16m weight 1380g Offer price £849.00.
pack includes2xpower kits, 1 x cupping kit.2 x Match kits
1 x power no 5, holdall.
Beast Master XTA Competition.
The Beast Master XTA is the successor to one of Shimanos top selling polesever.Lighter and stiffer it now incorporates the Shimano Tip Saving System.With standard non-hollow elastics up to grade 14/16 it means you buy 16m and fish 16m.(this is the part I like)
Designed in conjunction with Steve Ringer -carp match man supreme with Fish O Mania and Pardean Masters titles to his name you would expect the XTA
to be a polished peformeron managed still waters,and it doesn't disappoint.Don't think this pole is just about brute strength.It carries a match top 2 the same length as a standard top three and can be used in total confidence on rivers and canals.
16m weight 1562 g.
16m pack includes 3 x power kits,1 x power No 5,1 x cupping kit 2.hold all, Offer price £699.
So there you have it right from the book.
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Post by echoromeo on Oct 13, 2005 19:50:35 GMT
Certainly sounds the bizz to me, anyone want to buy a Medusa ;D, oh no Chris has already done that one ;D
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Post by ratboy on Oct 14, 2005 12:14:38 GMT
Thanks Ridgeacre - problem solved !!!!
I was all set to buy the Xta but from what you've said i might wait a bit & check out the pro version !!!
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Post by CJA on Oct 14, 2005 18:06:05 GMT
har har ver funny
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Post by carpmagic on Oct 23, 2005 17:12:19 GMT
The pro is indeed a totally different pole to the XTA, the pro is stiffer and more responsive but still strong enough to be an allrounder.
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Post by ratboy on Oct 24, 2005 11:44:10 GMT
Thanks carp magic, I saw Mr Scotthorne on Saturday & he said the same. Sounds perfect for ehat i'm after - it's not out until march '06 i believe |
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