Okuma Helios SX 4000 Spinning Reel

Description

The body, side plate and rotor of the Helios SX are constructed of Okuma C-40X long-strand carbon fiber. Parts constructed from C-40X carbon fiber are 25% lighter and 50% stronger than their graphite counterparts. C-40X construction is also completely corrosion-free. At the back end of the reel and including the reel stem and foot is Okuma Torsion Control Armor. This unique design anchors the reel body within a wide yoke. Under stress, this wide footprint virtually eliminates flex and twist. Furthermore, it maintains a firm connection between the internal gears.On the Helios SX, the full rotor system is ported to an extreme level. Instead of guarding against water intrusion, the Cyclonic Flow Rotor focuses on evacuating water from the system and drying the reel out. In rainy environments, the rotor system dries faster than a traditional design when both are put into dry storage after a wet day of fishing.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Centrifugal Disc Bail (CDB)

The Centrifugal Disc Bail (CDB) design incorporates a heavier brass disc that is perfectly weighted and balanced to create smoother bail operations. CDB increases the strength and stability of bail functions.

 

 

 

Progressive Drag

Okuma’s 1-K woven carbon fiber drag knob is light weight and creates progressive drag settings. Our progressive drag allows you to customize settings to specific conditions and fish or adjust your drag during a long fight.

 

 

 

C-40X

Okuma’s C-40X long strand carbon fiber technology utilizes a special blended graphite polymer. The carbon fibers in this material are elongated and reinforced, which creates a substantially stronger composite than standard graphite. At 25% lighter, 50% stronger and 100% anti-corrosive, C-40X translates into an extremely lightweight and durably constructed.

 

 

 

Cyclonic Flow Rotor (CFR)

Cyclonic Flow Rotor (CFR) was designed to create “cyclonic” airflow, which significantly increases air around the rotor, beneath and around the spool, with every turn of the handle. This thoroughly tested design allows for a much faster drying time if the reel becomes wet, minimizing corrosion and extending longevity of the reel.

 

TORSION CONTROL ARMOR® (TCA™)

The one-piece TCA™ design was built using Okuma C-40X carbon fiber technology and made with a double arm design. Compared to traditional single side designs, TCA™’s double arm offers higher torsion and flex resistance under heavy pressure for improved strength. This not only makes the reel lighter but also extremely rigid ensuring the internal parts stays in perfect alignment.

 

 

 

FEATURES

• Light weight C-40X carbon frame and sideplates
• C-40X Cyclonic Flow Rotor for corrosion resistance
• TCA:  Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting
• 8HPB + 1RB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings
• Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
• Precision machine cut brass pinion gear
• ALG: Precision AlumiLite alloy main gear and oscillating gears
• Rigid, machined aluminum, anodized handle
• Light weight, EVA handle knobs for comfort
• Precision Elliptical Gearing system
• Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool
• Heavy duty, solid aluminum bail wire
• RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System

 

SPECIFICATION

• Model : HSX-40S
• Ball Bearings : 8HPB + 1RB
• Gear : 5.8:1
• Line Retrieve : 35.9 Inch
• Line Capacity : 8/250 (0.25), 10/180 (0.30), 12/160 (0.32)
• Drag : 6kg
• Weight : 262gm