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Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
John Krukemeier
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Date: March 06, 2010 03:45PM
I really like the weight and feel of a 5 wt, 9 ft., 4 pc, Sage Z-Axis. Can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative blank that has the same weight and feel as any Z-axis? Please state the weight, length, & number of pieces of the Sage rod that you are comparing against. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
Torin Koski
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Date: March 06, 2010 06:46PM
John,
Take a look at the Dan Craft Five Rivers Series of blanks, particularly the FTXL9054. It has a listed AA of 68-70 with an ERN of 6.20. Your Sage Z-Axis should have very similar characteristics to this Dan Craft Blank since it is listed of the CCS data site as having an AA of 67 and ERN of 5.65. Also the FTXL9044 (a rod rated for a 4 wt. line ) which I personally built recently had an AA of 67 and an ERN of 5.30, which has just slightly less power than your Z-Axis model. These Dan Craft blanks are constucted of similar high modulus graphite materials and SHOULD have similar rod frequencies (recovery) as your Z-Axis. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
Larry Damore
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Date: March 06, 2010 09:30PM
Is there another ccs data site? I cant find any Z-axis rods on the list. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
George Forster
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Date: March 06, 2010 11:00PM
try looking under the "blanks" tab. I think your looking at the "rods" tab. George Forster Fort Collins, CO Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
Torin Koski
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Date: March 07, 2010 11:25AM
Note: The data for the first specific Dan Craft blank that I mentioned is listed on the Dan Craft website only. The data for the second Dan Craft blank that I mentioned is from my personal test - which I didn't bother to list because it is essentially identical to the data listed for that specific blank on Dan Craft's website. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
John Krukemeier
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Date: March 07, 2010 01:27PM
Thanks much for the input. I really appreciate it. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
Torin Koski
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Date: March 07, 2010 03:03PM
Deleted. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/07/2010 03:03PM by Torin Koski. Re: Sage Z-Axis compares to what?
Posted by:
Jim Bernard
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Date: March 08, 2010 09:38AM
I tried out my new 9' 5wt Z-axis this weekend and I have to say it's worth the money (that's not to say that I could afford a factory-built of course), but WOW, If you like 'fast', it's a rocket launcher! I would be interested to hear if anyone has a real-word, on-stream comparison with the Z-axis and anything equivalent. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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