Fishing Victoria Forum

Sinsemilla wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:53 pm

I was just having a geez at their website and found the SURF 65CVX... $899!!??

They look pretty cool but who would pay that money for an alvey reel with so many other hard core offerings in that price range on the market?

Anth

saph wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:58 pm

Sinsemilla wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:53 pm

I was just having a geez at their website and found the SURF 65CVX... $899!!??

They look pretty cool but who would pay that money for an alvey reel with so many other hard core offerings in that price range on the market?

Anth

It costs them alot to make that reel hence its high price as its aluminium and not resin.

Sinsemilla wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:10 pm

saph wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:58 pm

Sinsemilla wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:53 pm

I was just having a geez at their website and found the SURF 65CVX... $899!!??

They look pretty cool but who would pay that money for an alvey reel with so many other hard core offerings in that price range on the market?

Anth

It costs them alot to make that reel hence its high price as its aluminium and not resin.

I know it's not cheap to machine but it's not that expensive especially when mass producing.

Someone i know owns a company that has cnc machines and makes bridges for dental implants out of Titanium and i know for a fact it doesn't cost that much.

What my question is, who is going to pay $899 on a reel made for dropping in the sand or soaking baits off the rocks?

hornet wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:43 pm

https://alvey.com.au/search/orbiter/

ICONIC Australian reel manufacturer, Alvey, has announced the launch of the new Alvey Orbiter range of spinning reels.
Following a two-year research and development program to expand its range of products, Alvey is aiming to bring the best products to the market in Australia and overseas.

The new Orbiter range of spinning reels currently has 4 models, SR60, SR80 SR100 and the SR200.

The Orbiter range feature black and gold colouring and boast some impressive features such as 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, 5.8:1 gear ratio, excellent line capacity, oversized machined handle knob and smooth gearing. Alvey also says, the drag strength on these reels is incredible.

Technical specifications

9+1 Percision Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Aluminium Body & Aero Rotor Technology
Reinforced Carbon Macromolecule (RCM) Rotor
Dual Colour Anodized Aluminium Spool With CNC Machine Cut Holes
Laser Engraved Spool Lip
Left / Right Interchangeable CNC Machine Cut Anodized Aluminium Screw-in Handle
CNC Machine Cut Andoized Aluminium Power Handle Knob
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Main Shaft
CNC Machine Cut Brass Pinion Gear
Reinforced Die-Cast Zinc Main Drive Gear
Xtreme Tournament Carbon Disc Drag (XTD) System
Infinite Anti-Reverse System
Thick Bail-Arm System
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Alvey says, these are a must for Alvey brand lovers and spinning reel enthusiasts.

Available for pre order at Alvey Authorised Retailers or on www.alvey.com.au now and in store December 2019.

Pricing ranges from $199 to $289.

4liters wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:26 pm

hornet wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:43 pm

https://alvey.com.au/search/orbiter/

ICONIC Australian reel manufacturer, Alvey, has announced the launch of the new Alvey Orbiter range of spinning reels.
Following a two-year research and development program to expand its range of products, Alvey is aiming to bring the best products to the market in Australia and overseas.

The new Orbiter range of spinning reels currently has 4 models, SR60, SR80 SR100 and the SR200.

The Orbiter range feature black and gold colouring and boast some impressive features such as 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, 5.8:1 gear ratio, excellent line capacity, oversized machined handle knob and smooth gearing. Alvey also says, the drag strength on these reels is incredible.

Technical specifications

9+1 Percision Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Aluminium Body & Aero Rotor Technology
Reinforced Carbon Macromolecule (RCM) Rotor
Dual Colour Anodized Aluminium Spool With CNC Machine Cut Holes
Laser Engraved Spool Lip
Left / Right Interchangeable CNC Machine Cut Anodized Aluminium Screw-in Handle
CNC Machine Cut Andoized Aluminium Power Handle Knob
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Main Shaft
CNC Machine Cut Brass Pinion Gear
Reinforced Die-Cast Zinc Main Drive Gear
Xtreme Tournament Carbon Disc Drag (XTD) System
Infinite Anti-Reverse System
Thick Bail-Arm System
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Alvey says, these are a must for Alvey brand lovers and spinning reel enthusiasts.

Available for pre order at Alvey Authorised Retailers or on www.alvey.com.au now and in store December 2019.

Pricing ranges from $199 to $289.

Are they made in Australia? Their website says sidecast reels are made in Australia which seems rather specific. Also I reckon they missed a trick by not making them with a sealed body (I assume they'd have mentioned that in the list of specs if it was the case), that would've gone well with the 'tough as nails' Alvey reputation.

Is 'carbon macromolecule' the new marketing speak for carbon fiber?

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:16 am

4liters wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:26 pm

hornet wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:43 pm

https://alvey.com.au/search/orbiter/

ICONIC Australian reel manufacturer, Alvey, has announced the launch of the new Alvey Orbiter range of spinning reels.
Following a two-year research and development program to expand its range of products, Alvey is aiming to bring the best products to the market in Australia and overseas.

The new Orbiter range of spinning reels currently has 4 models, SR60, SR80 SR100 and the SR200.

The Orbiter range feature black and gold colouring and boast some impressive features such as 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, 5.8:1 gear ratio, excellent line capacity, oversized machined handle knob and smooth gearing. Alvey also says, the drag strength on these reels is incredible.

Technical specifications

9+1 Percision Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Aluminium Body & Aero Rotor Technology
Reinforced Carbon Macromolecule (RCM) Rotor
Dual Colour Anodized Aluminium Spool With CNC Machine Cut Holes
Laser Engraved Spool Lip
Left / Right Interchangeable CNC Machine Cut Anodized Aluminium Screw-in Handle
CNC Machine Cut Andoized Aluminium Power Handle Knob
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Main Shaft
CNC Machine Cut Brass Pinion Gear
Reinforced Die-Cast Zinc Main Drive Gear
Xtreme Tournament Carbon Disc Drag (XTD) System
Infinite Anti-Reverse System
Thick Bail-Arm System
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Alvey says, these are a must for Alvey brand lovers and spinning reel enthusiasts.

Available for pre order at Alvey Authorised Retailers or on www.alvey.com.au now and in store December 2019.

Pricing ranges from $199 to $289.

Are they made in Australia? Their website says sidecast reels are made in Australia which seems rather specific. Also I reckon they missed a trick by not making them with a sealed body (I assume they'd have mentioned that in the list of specs if it was the case), that would've gone well with the 'tough as nails' Alvey reputation.

Is 'carbon macromolecule' the new marketing speak for carbon fiber?

I'll bet it's made in China....I'm sure if someone has the time they'll find it on Alibaba somewhere...https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?fs ... shing+reel