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hugo wrote:On foot of all this, I abandoned the 515 purchase and got an Abu Chrome Rocket instead (good deal from Henry's). It says "Made in Sweden" on the side so here's hoping...
Considered an Akios after reading this: http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... =7&t=47029
Michael+C wrote:Have a feeling the latest ABUs with the tag "Made in Sweden" might be a bit of a misnomer, I'd guess, parts made in Asia, assembled in Sweden.
hugo wrote:Michael+C wrote:Have a feeling the latest ABUs with the tag "Made in Sweden" might be a bit of a misnomer, I'd guess, parts made in Asia, assembled in Sweden.
That doesnt have to mean bad. My son-in-law is an industrial designer in Germany, he went out to China, found a parts manufacturer he liked, stood over them until they turned out exactly what he wanted, and has rigorous pre-assembly quality control back home. It can be done....
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