Very nice chris, must have been reading my mind, I have been using a pair of maxximus solid carbons but after 3 seasons rings are totally knacked and reel seat gave way last weekend, like Keith was planning on getting them re built but had the saltist braid special recommended so had one delivered yesterday, I think it is based on the same blank as the kenzaki braid. Hoping for a lucky nip out early Monday if that wind drops and sea eases off enough to christen it!