Jake. Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 I loved my Revo S, but apperantly something has started to ware down internally. The retrieve isn't as smooth, and I can feel something grinding on the inside when I turn the handle. I might have to try a shimano... :-X
Super User Micro Posted November 12, 2007 Super User Posted November 12, 2007 Raul, I'm sure that's exactly what's happened.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 12, 2007 Super User Posted November 12, 2007 Its so sad when such a small part wears down in such a great reel i mean WOW some reels that begin with a S had a problem with there pawl wearing down after a few days and some reels with the first letter D had anti reverse problems when they came out with there flagship reels in 2007 .I saw quite a few post about this for S and D reels over the summer .Dont let a little piece of plastic get u down it coulda been worse ya no 8-)
Super User Micro Posted November 12, 2007 Super User Posted November 12, 2007 Good point. I've noticed that when something goes wrong with an Abu, it's declared "junk." When something goes wrong with a Shimano or Daiwa, it "needs service." Funny how that works. :
Super User Raul Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 S and D immediatelly recalled all the reels they had already sent away, stopped the production and sent all customers that the problem would be solved immediately, all you had to do was to ask for the parts or send the reel to an authorized service center. I have no idea what 's going on in Abus top brass ' minds, all I know is that they are making the company look like crap, I have two XLT Plus series bcs and a Cardinal Ultracast I purchased over 2 decades ago and so far never had any issues with them, heck, I still fish with them ! and maybe because the normal wear has sanded down some of the roughness the machining process leaves they are now smoother than brand new. I was so pleased that I purchased the Black Max series when it appeared in the market, but the Black Max isn 't built like a tank. Then came the infamous Eon and Torno ....... , those have a very special place in my "Hall of Shame " So ...... what the heck is going on in Abu Garcia ?
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 its hard to recall soooooooooo many revo s............ cabelas sold out of them in what was it 4 months .im sure a lot of amatuars bought many but still sellin out shows progress .if you sell 1 mill reels u will have a few probs if u sell only 50 thousand u shouldnt
Super User Micro Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 S and D immediatelly recalled all the reels they had already sent away, stopped the production and sent all customers that the problem would be solved immediately, all you had to do was to ask for the parts or send the reel to an authorized service center. I contacted Abu for a screw I messed up on one of my Revos. I received 5 screws free of charge in three days. I've never had to send anything to Abu for repair or ask for any other parts. One measure of quality control is how many times you have to deal with a service department - or a recall. Then came the infamous Eon and Torno ....... ;), those have a very special place in my "Hall of Shame " The Eon and Torno aren't in Abu's line up anymore. So what they are thinking is anyone's guess. But at any rate, the Eon, while unorthodox looking, was very highly regarded and apparently one of the best casters ever made. I don't have any experience with the Torno, but I've seen mixed reviews - but mostly good. So ...... what the heck is going on in Abu Garcia ? Whatever it is, I've been favorably impressed. Apparently many other have been, too.
Super User Raul Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 Whatever it is, I've been favorably impressed. Apparently many other have been, too. Yeah, right, ask Bmadd.
Super User Jeff H Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 LOL...you guys are hilarious. : So far I'm really happy with my Revo's BUT....I don't own a "S". All 3 of mine are mag brakes.
TrickyVT1887 Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 The revo unlike ambassadors C3 and C4 series is not made in Sweden but rather made in china, dont know if this means anything but just stating the fact
Super User Micro Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 Whatever it is, I've been favorably impressed. Apparently many other have been, too. Yeah, right, ask Bmadd. Bmadd is one person, Raul. I don't understand why his problem is so unforgivable when similar, or worse problems, have arisen with Daiwa and Shimano. I owned a Shimano Curado SF that inscently scraped when it was cranked, and two Cardiff's that cast about 1/2 as far as my Abu C4s. Would I be wrong if I declared Simano junk? Yes, I would. I owned two Daiwa spinning reels, both of which had spools that you just couldn't get tight - they oscillated terribly under drag. I ended up giving them to my kid's boy scout troop. So, Daiwa's junk? Hardly. I suppose I just don't understand why people have what is clearly isolated problems and other are quick to declare their reels junk. Severe cases of brand-bias, I suppose.
Super User Micro Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 The revo unlike ambassadors C3 and C4 series is not made in Sweden but rather made in china, dont know if this means anything but just stating the fact They are made in Korea. I'm not sure if Koreans build reels any better than Chinese, Malaysians, Thais, or Japanese.
Super User Raul Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 Made in China doesn 't = *****, made in China means that the product is made in China and the chinese make the product with whatever the company has given them to build the product, they don 't decide with what materials the product is going to be made, that decission is made by the corporate headquarters of the company. If the brass decides that they are going to use this and that the factory wherever it is located is going to build it with this and that. So actually the fact you are stating is that is made in China, your point is ? Reread above.
Super User Micro Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 Made in China doesn 't = *****, Something you and I agree upon.
Super User cart7t Posted November 13, 2007 Super User Posted November 13, 2007 I've got 4 S reels, 2 SC's and an SX. 2 of the S reels I bought were pretty used considering the age. The other 2 were like new. I can't tell the difference between the two. Whether the older reel with at least a full season on it or the newer ones, they both operate quite well and I'm pretty happy with the Centrifugal braking on them. No pins loose on any of them. One of the SC's and the SX have really been getting a workout the past few months and neither has missed a beat. Anything manufactured is open to have problems, especially if it's a new design and regardless of who built it. Flaws in engineering. Lack of proper testing of a new design. Failures in the assembly process or a change in supplier for a key part. QC not thoroughly checking every reel they're supposed to check. It happens. That's why they have warranties people.
TrickyVT1887 Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I didn't mean anything by that but the fact that they aren't made in the same factory as the C3 and C4 reels, the staple of Ambassadors lineup i didn't state that since it was made in china means its crap but rather that it was made in a different place than the C3 and C4 reels
LakeAnnaBasser Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 His reel does not have a serious a problem. I wouldnt send it back. If you dont use the brakes just remove them all. Problem solved. Also shiamno reels us the plastic brakes as well. This problem is getting way into detail then it should. Its kind of funny though. ;D
Jake P Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I loved my Revo S, but apperantly something has started to ware down internally. The retrieve isn't as smooth, and I can feel something grinding on the inside when I turn the handle. I might have to try a shimano... :-X this happened to me yesterday morning, i fished for a few hours and it seemed fine and towards the end of the day around 4 when i would reel in it felt like something was grinding when i turned the handle. i dont know if it needs to be lubed or oiled or if its just a bad reel im not sure, but i havent even had my Revo S a month and that worries me.......if it continues i will be returning it for the citica combo
bmadd Posted November 13, 2007 Author Posted November 13, 2007 Hey guys lets calm down a little...when I said earlier I had a piece of junk I simply meant my reel. Nothing against Abu Garcia, just saying I regret not staying with Daiwa when I haven't had any problems with the Daiwa reels I have purchased, again not saying problems don't occur with Daiwa reels-just that I haven't experienced any. I'll see what will come out of the warranty and if things work out and I get it back I'll probably post it for sale...nothing against Abu Garcia, simply a bad experience that will lead me to stay with a company I have yet to encounter a problem with. Thanks for all the help guys
Super User 5bass Posted November 14, 2007 Super User Posted November 14, 2007 The horse has been beat enough. Thread locked.
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