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Old 22-04-2010, 07:28 AM
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I still use my 1981 Diamondback- optimistically rated AFTM 4-7 by the vendor.Worked fine with a 4 or 5 and total car crash with a 7.
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Here we go ... I built on the same blank in the late '70s ....

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4 or 5 OK but as you say the blank simply collapses under anything heavier. Having said that, I did land a 6/7lb grilse using it with a 5DT on the Teifi ... that was fun.
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