Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 15, 2012 Super User Posted January 15, 2012 Boca makes 2 different ABEC-7 bearings one with an Orange seal and one with a stainless seal. Which one works best and why? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 16, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 16, 2012 Anyone home Today? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 16, 2012 Super User Posted January 16, 2012 Stainless sheilds for me. Most Will use Orange Seal, and then not use the seals because they can't install them correctly. No issues with shields. Now, if the application was a skateboard, I'd go seals. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 The Orange Seal bearings run open have the best spin. The seals are supposed to no contact but even from the factory that's not always the case. An open bearing in a fishing reel that is maintained is no problem. If I expect that the maintenance may be less than ideal I'll suggest a shielded bearing. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 16, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 16, 2012 Sounds like either will work fine then depending on the level of care given. Thanks Quote
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