The Alutecnos Albacore Two Speed 80 is a two-speed lever drag reel built for big game fishing, developed as a technological evolution of the Albacore One Speed model. It inherits several features from that reel that are not found on other two-speed lever drag designs, including an infinite anti-reverse system and a right flange machined as a single component through CNC processing. Gear changes are handled by a two-button gear change unit, which makes shifting between speeds rapid, simple and intuitive. Like the one speed model, the reel is equipped with five protected stainless steel bearings, stainless steel gears and a drag washer made from the latest carbon composite. Together these characteristics are intended to help the reel endure long battles while maintaining even, powerful braking, a smooth wind and eliminating stick-slip. All parts are machined from a bar of special aluminium alloy manufactured specifically for marine environments, using CNC working processes and subject to rigorous dimensional checks. Careful selection of raw materials and components goes into producing a technically precise product. The aluminium parts are polished, ultrasonically cleaned, buffed and given gold or silver anodizing, while elegant graphics are stamped onto the reels using laser technology so the design remains indelible over time. - Five stainless steel shielded bearings - One free wheel bearing - Carbon composite drag - Machined from anti-corodal 6082 aluminium - Fixing elements in Aisi 316 stainless steel - Stainless steel gears - Drive lever with patented no return system - Drag lever with patented cam mechanism - Entirely CNC machined from barstock - Laser printed graphics These reels come in gold as standard, with silver, blue, red, black, gunmetal, green and combination colours also available, along with a left hand version.