This is in my opinion a very interesting development in sub $200 reel market.
No, it will not replace your Van Staal. No ,you can’t reel it under water or swim with it.
Yes they added enough seals to get a IPX5 certification , they adding CNC gears on all models, brass and aluminum, new drag system , ridiculous number of models and a live liner with a very interesting feature….AND two Bail Less models !
Check it out and judge it for yourself