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Reel Washers (4 posts / 459 views)
zinno
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Post #1 9 Dec 2020 11:08
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am looking for new Washers for my XTD 5500

I don't want super fast drag (no 4 click open/close or 3/4, min 1 full turn for open/close, pref 1.5)

Which should I choose:

-C-T washers

-Carbon washers

-Ice washers

-Teflon washers

-Nylon washers

-POM washers (used in Ci4 reels?)
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #2 9 Dec 2020 19:35
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I recently upgraded my Ultegra ci4's with Ice washers, yet to catch on them since ( surprise surprise 😂 but they are lovely and smooth in comparison to how they were. The drag is quicker but not too quick for my liking 👍
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #3 9 Dec 2020 19:46
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In reply to Post #1
From memory how the new washers affect the drag is based on how thick they are and/or there ability to compress under pressure. I would imagine if you knew what you were doing and could measure the thickness of the washer being replaced you could 'have a play' with different depths to find out what you like. When I had some washers made for the father in laws baitrunners from Jims reels IIRC I measured them and he made to the same depth.
I can't help re your specific reels as I don't have them.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #4 9 Dec 2020 19:49
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When I look on youtube Teflon washers seem best for me, almost 1.5 turn from full open to full closed
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