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Browning Z12 Evolution – the future is here. Poles will never be the same!
***Z12's available soon, order yours now for delivery within 14 days***
See the Z12's very own website (opens in new window) : http://www.xitanz12.com
Apart from improvements in materials, pole design has changed very little in more than 100 years. Last year we started with a blank sheet of paper and set out the specification for a new generation of poles that solved all the limitations, and irritations of traditional pole designs. We were determined to drag pole design into the 21st century.
The result is the new Xitan Z12 Evolution - the first of a new style of high performance, professional level competition poles, purpose designed by Browning for modern fishing.
The Xitan Z9 pole is recognised as one of the best all-rounders on the market with a perfect balance between strength, weight and stiffness. We have applied the same well proven nano-carbon technology to the new Z12 Evolution so strength is assured. However, we have re-engineered the section lengths to optimise the poles stiffness. The Z12 isultra stiff when striking or fishing in sidewinds, but has been designed to have some “action” in the lower sections when under extreme load to absorb the pressure from hard fighting fish and over-enthusiastic strikes.
The Z12 Evolution has innovative new features which sets it well above other poles on performance, convenience, ease of use.
Single Length Kits (SLK) – no cutting back, pre-bushed, identical lengths
• 4 kits – 2 piece, all 2.6m long but with different tip diameters
- 3.0mm – Ultramatch for solid elastics up to No6
- 3.9mm – Match for solid elastics up to no12 and light hollows
- 4.5mm*– Carp for solid elastics up to No16 and medium hollows
- 5.5mm*– Carp XL heavy, large diameter hollows
• all pre-bushed with top-quality internal PTFE bush
• available as standard or (*) in our unique 2 hole Tension Puller versions
• matching SLK cupping kit of exactly the same length
Pole Protection System – protects section ends from damage
• 3 half length sections that fit the sections 5/6 (PP I), 7/8 (PP II) and 9/10 (PP III). (Section 9 = 14.5 m, Section 10 = 16/17.5 m).
• fitted with fixed integral skid-bungs
• Integral part of the pole, unlike cheap mini-extensions
• A total solution to protecting your valuable pole.
True Length Design – a true 13m/16m pole, regardless of topkit type
• Top-kits are not cut back so no lost length.
• With Pole Protection section in place the pole measures 16.8m.
• The Pro Pack option extends the pole to 18.6m!
Optimised Section Lengths – the secret of stiffness
• Middle sections are made shorter for strength and stiffness
• Butt sections are longer to achieve length and balance.
• Packs into two tubes at 16m with butt section only 1mm thicker than Z9.
Strengthened stress points – designing out weakspots
• Strengthened grip and elbow areas on lower sections resist crushing when unshipping
• Carbon overwrapped male and female joints resist premature wear and chipping
• Increased hoop strength at joints for easy un-shipping under load.
• Packs include Evolution power 3rd sections, extra strength for demanding situations
Feature rich – everything you would expect
• Diamond surface finish and minimal paint for easy “non-stick” shipping
• Precision Points for accurate cupping
• Section alignment arrows and numbers on all sections
Peace of mind – The Xitan poles are backed by Browning’s industry leading spares and after-sales service
PACKAGES
Z12 Standard Package (£2,499) Z12 Professional Package (£2,999)
16m Z12 Pole 17.5m Z12 Pole
Section 5/6 Pole Protector Section 5/6 Pole Protector
Section 7/8 Pole Protector Section 7/8 Pole Protector
Section 9/10 Pole Protector (extends pole to 16.8m) Section 9/10 Pole Protector (extends pole to 18.6m)
1 x Power 3rd section 2 x Power 3rd sections
1 x Short D section 2 x Short D sections
8 x SLK’s in your choice of tip diameters, 10 x SLK’s in your choice of tip diameters,
Tension Puller or standard Tension Puller or standard
SLK Cupping kit and set of 3 cups SLK Cupping kit and set of 3 cups
Full sized, top quality, hardcase holdall Full sized, top quality, hardcase holdall
SLK CHOICES
3.0mm tip Ultramatch SLK standard
3.9mm tip Match SLK standard
4.5mm tip Carp SLK standard
5.5mm tip Carp XL SLK standard
4.5mm tip Carp SLK Puller
5.5mm tip Carp XL SLK Puller
***If you would like to view a demonstration pole, please sign up for an account on our site (no purchase necessary!) and then contact us via the contact button on the left hand side of the screen. We will then shortly be in touch to arrange a mutually convenient time and location***
When you purchase your new pole, we will email you a confirmation with an attached order form where you can select your included Single Length Kits. You may do this by returning the completed form or making your choices known in a return email. We will then place the order directly with Browning and you will receive your Xitan Z12 within 7 working days.
Please also see below a link to Brownings very own advert for this spectacular pole as well as a review of it in the Anglers Mail in December 2011. (Both these links open in a new window)
Z12 Advert (3.34 MB)
Angling Times Z12 review
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