Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

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Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Congoman775 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:15 am

Hey guys, question for you - I'm considering ordering the Curado 70 and wondered if theres an advantage (or disadvantage...) to buying the Scorpion version of that same reel? Any input would be appreciated, thank you !

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by H8R » Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:42 am

Warranty and paint would be the biggest differences.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Congoman775 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:39 am

H8R wrote:Warranty and paint would be the biggest differences.
What's the warranty difference?

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Bass1980 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:17 am

Buy from US retailer and shimano USA will take care of issues within time frame. Buy scorpion and you'll habe to deal with Japan. That's the difference.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Congoman775 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:56 am

Any performance / build quality benefit to the Scorpion ?

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Bootytrain » Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:12 am

Congoman775 wrote:Any performance / build quality benefit to the Scorpion ?
In the previous model the bearings were better, I'm not sure about this model though. But they are both made in the same factory in Malaysia. I have the curado 70 and the build quality is excellent.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by deathb4golf » Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:15 am

The Scorpion 70 has a 6.3:1 ratio available. It also has 2 more bearings.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Bassmar » Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:23 pm

deathb4golf wrote:The Scorpion 70 has a 6.3:1 ratio available. It also has 2 more bearings.
Where would these be situated? Handle knobs?

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by arrowslinger1 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:16 pm

Yes, the scorpion has one bearing and one bushing per knob.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by Bassmar » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:11 am

arrowslinger1 wrote:Yes, the scorpion has one bearing and one bushing per knob.
Thanx

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by reason162 » Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:34 am

Pre ordered on japantackle, still no shipping date...my Zodias looks forlorn :)

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by kingzfan71 » Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:04 pm

I preordered mine last month and Japan tackle shipped mine two days ago. Honestly I am looking forward to using it.

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by reason162 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:52 pm

kingzfan71 wrote:I preordered mine last month and Japan tackle shipped mine two days ago. Honestly I am looking forward to using it.
Mind telling me what # you were on the preorder list? I think they got the 6.3 in couple days ago, but i'm still waiting to hear from them re my HG...

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by kingzfan71 » Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:20 am

Yes of course I was #2 on the list to get reel and I just got it today. I had placed my deposit on January 29 if that helps at all. What numbers are you on the list?

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Re: Curado 70 vs Scorpion 70

Post by reason162 » Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:34 am

kingzfan71 wrote:Yes of course I was #2 on the list to get reel and I just got it today. I had placed my deposit on January 29 if that helps at all. What numbers are you on the list?
Thank you for the response, I am #17 but they emailed me to say it's ready to ship! Hopefully I get it next week.

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