The new models Basia 45SLD QD and QDX have been completely revised and now feature many new details especially for the European market. For example the spools of the new Basia reels have been milled somewhat deeper to enhance the line capacity the new spools now offer space for 300m/0.35mm! The main shaft is made of stainless steel and is considerably tougher than at the previous models.
Of course the 17' Basia 45SLD QD and QDX are manufactured in our Japanese factory according to highest quality standards.
The QD-version comes with a real wood handle knob and is delivered including a spare spool.
Technological features
AIR METAL magnesium reel body
8 ball Bearings
AIR ROTOR®
ZAION® rotor
45mm spool stroke
Quick drag system (QD®)
Infinite Anti-Reverse®
CNC cut DIGIGEAR® II
Stainless steel axis
Wormshaft oscillation system
10kg drag power
AIR BAIL®
Longcast spool
Spare spool (only QD)
High Impact Protection line clip (HIP)
CNC cut aluminum handle
Wooden handle knob (only QD)
Twist Buster® II line roller
Longlife bail spring
Manual bail return
Made in Japan
CNC milled digitally developed power gear for highest strains. The precision of the gear teeth is tenfold elevated compared to conventional gears.
Zaion is an excellent material developed by DAIWA to built reel bodies and rotors. The big advantage of this material is its lightness and solidity. Zaion is a kind of "High Density" carbon strain material, which is made for highest performance and to resist maximum impact.
Due to Zaion, it is possible to construct a lightweight reel body that durably supports the gearing. The strength of Zaion corresponds to magnesium and is 20% stronger than Nylon/ABS material, usually used for reel bodies. Zaion is about 50% lighter than Aluminium. Zaion - the ultimative reel material!
Especially for our reels with oil barrier (Mag Sealed reels) mechanism we have developed a complete new Air Rotor. So the enormous strains, which affect the rotor via the line and the line roller are better distributed. This causes less pressure on the single parts of the rotor. The new rotor is 15% more light weighted than usual rotors of the same material - this reduces vibrations and enhances the rotational balance thanks to a very low centre of gravity.
Daiwa's innovative bail design featuring a hollow tubular stainless steel bail for maximium rigidity and strength with minimum weight. Due to the smooth, protrusion-free design of the Air Bail®, even loose line common after a cast slides easily down the bail onto the line roller as the reel is turned, without snagging or hanging up.