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Title: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Jay Burgess on January 05, 2008, 11:59:25 PM

G'day guys just wondering if anyone could tell me approximately how much a built GF700H weighs?

Jay

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Greg Burt on January 06, 2008, 01:18:32 AM

490 grms all made up

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Jay Burgess on January 06, 2008, 01:25:07 AM

Thanks Greg  :D

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Stephen Polzin on January 06, 2008, 04:22:24 PM

Mine's 550 grams.

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Jay Burgess on January 06, 2008, 09:53:22 PM

Thanks Stephen that sounds pretty heavy, how do you find casting all day with it??

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Stephen Polzin on January 07, 2008, 07:31:28 AM

Doesn't bother me at all. 

I mean really, let's put things in perspective.  A Stella 10000 weighs 890 grams.  Plus line.  Then add 550 grams for the rod.  That's 1440 grams plus line.  A stella 8000 on it will be 1230 grams.  A light rod might be 100 grams less.  Sure for some people every gram counts.  In my view though, if 100 grams makes that much of a difference then you're going to be in real trouble when you start hanging a fish off the end!

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on January 07, 2008, 08:37:14 AM

Well said Stephen - hit the nail on the head ;)

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Hon-Su Chin on January 07, 2008, 05:58:18 PM

 :D if you're worry about the weight of the outfit....then I think you need to go to the gym often Jay.....go grab a couple of 5yr old kids and use them as weights.  ;D

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Jon Li on January 07, 2008, 10:59:59 PM

Hi guys ,

I am not exactly young anymore so for me every ounce less , the better it is . I still prefer Stella 16000F over SW10000HG due to weight difference .

Jon .

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on January 07, 2008, 11:02:39 PM

Quote from: Jon Li on January 07, 2008, 10:59:59 PM

Hi guys ,

I am not exactly young anymore so for me every ounce less , the better it is . I still prefer Stella 16000F over SW10000HG due to weight difference .

Jon .

You're excused Jon! ;D ;) ;)

Title: Re: Calstar GF700H - Approx Weight??
Post by: Jay Burgess on January 07, 2008, 11:28:58 PM

Quote from: hon-su on January 07, 2008, 05:58:18 PM

:D if you're worry about the weight of the outfit....then I think you need to go to the gym often Jay.....go grab a couple of 5yr old kids and use them as weights.  ;D

Too right Honsu, but have you seen the cost of Gym memberships these days!! especially in Karratha haha... besides, I'd rather be spending my money on bling GT tackle  ;D