Kali Kunnan Shangrila Team Beach Rod

Description

The Kali Kunnan Shangrila Team is a high-end continental surfcasting rod built as a competition-grade casting machine. As a sibling to the "Test" model, the "Team" version is a finely tuned instrument aimed at experienced anglers who want the ultimate in casting performance, power and finesse. It sits at the top tier of the competitive surfcasting market. The rod is built for extreme distance casting, with a design engineered to achieve maximum range. It suits anglers who fish tournaments or simply want to push the boundaries of their casting. It is crafted to load smoothly and powerfully with an overhead or pendulum casting style and to propel leads and baits to phenomenal distances. Its progressive action is tuned to be highly responsive, giving the angler a direct connection to the blank's power. The blank is where the rod's true performance lies, incorporating several of Kali Kunnan's most advanced proprietary technologies: - HM T-40 Carbon Blank: constructed from a high-modulus (HM) T-40 carbon blank that is strong and lightweight, with a fast recovery that is essential for long-distance casting. The blank has a unique taper that allows a smooth, deep bend under load, which then unloads with immense power. - 45° Carbon Layup: a construction technique that helps eliminate blank twist and improves casting accuracy, with fibre orientation that provides power transfer and directional control during the cast. - Power Tip Technology: a solid-spliced carbon tip designed for both bite detection and casting performance. Where many pure casting rods have a stiff, tubular tip, the Team model's hybrid tip provides a high level of sensitivity, registering even the most delicate bites while still having the backbone to cast a heavy payload. - Three-Piece Equal Section Design: a signature of high-end continental rods, allowing a longer rod that packs down into a compact size for easy transport, with reinforced joints that maintain a seamless power curve. The Shangrila Team is fitted with top-tier components that complement its high-performance blank: - Fuji Guides: Fuji K-series guides with Alconite inserts. The K-series frame is an anti-tangle design that prevents line wrap and wind knots, which is crucial for maximising casting distance. The guides suit both fixed spool and multiplier reels. - Fuji Reel Seat: a fixed Fuji DPS screw lock reel seat that provides a secure mounting point for your reel. - Ergonomic Butt Grip: the butt section features an ergonomic grip that provides a comfortable and secure hold during the cast and when fighting a fish. - Reinforced Joints: the joints are reinforced to handle the pressure of powerful casts, ensuring durability and a secure fit between the sections. The Kali Kunnan Shangrila Team comes alive in the hands of a skilled angler. Its progressive action, combined with its powerful blank, allows it to generate high casting speeds and achieve phenomenal distances. The optimum casting weight is typically cited as around 150g plus bait, where the rod performs at its best. The hybrid tip is a major selling point, providing both the power for casting and the sensitivity for detecting the smallest of bites, a crucial feature for competitive angling. - Length: 4.23m (approximately 14ft) - Casting Weight: 100-250g - Sections: 3 equal sections - Blank Material: HM T-40 Carbon with a 45° layup - Tip: Solid-spliced carbon hybrid tip - Guides: Fuji K-Series with Alconite inserts - Reel Seat: Fixed Fuji DPS screw lock - Supplied with: Hardcase cordura carry bag for protection - Made in Spain