For what it is worth:
I was on the phone with Rio last winter, ordering a replacement for a worn
(and I mean worn out ) three year old spey line. I mean this thing was shot
. . . I had already cut, swapped the running line around, and spliced it
once to extend its life (the critical wear point on these spey lines is the
belly/running line junction).
When I mentioned it was worn and cracked, I was immediately asked to return
it for a replacement . They assured me that they had begun using a new
coating which was far superior to the original as far as cracking over time.
The replacement is doing fine under heavy use. Possibly several of the
manufacturers are using this improved coating.
I have found Rio to be exemplary for quality, service, and just plain solid
information. Try calling them if you have questions.
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Embry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 7:13 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Line question / RIO VersiTip
Ditto. Depending on your rod, however, you may want to
consider buying one
line weight up.
Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: kent lufkin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: Line question / RIO VersiTip
>I bought a similar system from Airflow earlier this yesr
and love it.
>The Airflow line coasting's supposed to be more resistant
to cracking
>than either Rio's or SA's.
>
>Kent Lufkin
>
>>Has anyone owned or used the new RIO VersiTip line? Seems
like a good
>>deal cause you get the floating and 4 sinking lines for
around 100
>>dollars. I am thinking I may just buy it than bother
buying extra
>>spools/lines for my reel. Thanks for the help and I have
no fishing
>>reports cause I have been stuck working for the past two
weekends...
>>
>>-sean
>
