Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Carlos Carrapiço » Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:01 pm

SAGISI CUST0MS wrote:
Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:12 pm
Pockets milled out

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It would be amazing to have a kit for popular reels like the old STEEZ 100SH/Zillion, ALPHAS as well as the new STEEZ SV TW.

I believe that the current design with slight changes would work perfectly. The dimensions of the dented race must be adjusted to the inner diameter of the gear and the top disk with the clicker will need to have a recessed center to accommodate the one way bearing sleeve.

The dented race would be super glued to the second metal washer counting from the top that is keyed in the outside.

If you go ahead with something for these reels, you might have a client for 10 kits if the price is fair.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Mdmel » Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:29 am

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Just finished v2 prototype and it feels and sounds identical to a Steez ct drag clicker. Design has been sent to my machine shop. I will get you guys more details in the coming weeks. Gonna fish it this weekend but from comparing side to side with Steez ct, I know it’s gonna perform flawlessly. I have video/sound of clicker up on the facebook bfs fishing page or you can message me if you want me to email/txt it.

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hello mate

are you the secret acquantice of yokotv doing this job in the video..

we tried to reach you but he doesnt let us lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7fubaP ... el=YO-KOTV

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by SAGISI CUST0MS » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:10 am

Sorry that is not me in the video. I should have 25 clicker kits available soon. Machining and testing is taking longer then expected.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Mdmel » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:41 am

SAGISI CUST0MS wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:10 am
Sorry that is not me in the video. I should have 25 clicker kits available soon. Machining and testing is taking longer then expected.
where should we contact you to order a kit mate?

facebook ?

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:03 pm

Mdmel wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:41 am
SAGISI CUST0MS wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:10 am
Sorry that is not me in the video. I should have 25 clicker kits available soon. Machining and testing is taking longer then expected.
where should we contact you to order a kit mate?

facebook ?
I follow him on Instagram.
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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Buster542 » Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:41 am

Pastrmka wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:59 am
At least It has normal handle compared to Steez Air
I was actually wondering this!.....so are all the old Daiwa handles still compatible with the new alphas AIR TW?...

...becoz I heard that the new Steez AIR wont allow for the old style handles to be fitted....

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Armatso » Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:52 am

I have the Alphas air 7.2

Is the New Alphas a better Reel. .

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:26 am

Armatso wrote:
Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:52 am
I have the Alphas air 7.2

Is the New Alphas a better Reel. .
Yes.
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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Armatso » Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:33 am

Why. What is different?

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Dalleinf » Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:38 am

Armatso wrote:
Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:33 am
Why. What is different?
Spool size/weight and TWS among other things. The old Alphas Air is nice, the new Alphas Air is great IMO.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by SAGISI CUST0MS » Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:02 pm

Haven’t forgotten about you guys. Machinist took on a full time job and slowed the production a little. The design is almost at its final stages. As soon as I test fit/fish it I’ll give him the ok so we can manufacture them a lot quicker. We had to create special fixtures to hold the thin parts on its final passes w/ the end mill.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:05 am

SAGISI CUST0MS wrote:
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:02 pm
Haven’t forgotten about you guys. Machinist took on a full time job and slowed the production a little. The design is almost at its final stages. As soon as I test fit/fish it I’ll give him the ok so we can manufacture them a lot quicker. We had to create special fixtures to hold the thin parts on its final passes w/ the end mill.

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Looks sweet. This is exactly what the Alphas AIR TW needs. I imagine that this will also work with the Steez AIR TW?
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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by SAGISI CUST0MS » Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:17 pm

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote:
Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:05 am
SAGISI CUST0MS wrote:
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:02 pm
Haven’t forgotten about you guys. Machinist took on a full time job and slowed the production a little. The design is almost at its final stages. As soon as I test fit/fish it I’ll give him the ok so we can manufacture them a lot quicker. We had to create special fixtures to hold the thin parts on its final passes w/ the end mill.

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Looks sweet. This is exactly what the Alphas AIR TW needs. I imagine that this will also work with the Steez AIR TW?

Won’t fit the steez. Steez air has extremely limited space for clicker. I’m working on it.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by SAGISI CUST0MS » Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:18 pm

Made a few slight changes to the design of the Alphas 20 TW drag clicker. I’m extremely happy with the final outcome and giving my machinist the green light. Sorry it’s taking way longer than I expected. Trying to produce the best quality/performing clicker possible.

The drag is super smooth compared to other style clickers. I don’t have final added weight yet with the kit installed but milling the pockets in the drag plate took out almost 3 grams compared to factory part.

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Re: Daiwa Alphas Air TW 2020

Post by TommyG » Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:27 am

Mad Skills Bro =D>

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