This one appears to be an import model since it's available on AliBaba and DHGate and some other import sites. It appears Amazon has made a bulk order because their price beats what I see it direct from overseas sellers. It doesn't have dual adjustable, just dual brakes, and there are a few BPS (and others) that have that design. I've got a couple branded JohnyMorris BPS that work great also. If you read close, it says '4 pin long standing centrifugal brake' which is the Shimano (and others) centrifugal system where you must remove side cover and pop mag collars to adjust, and the magnetic brake is what is adjustable external on the dial.I've tried a few of these low dollar imports, and they work pretty good, but seem to not last as well, but for the price it might be a reasonable deal to just replace all every so often. I've got some high $$ reels that are years and years old and still cast like new, they get cared for yearly though. If I were guiding and providing equipment, this might be a good alternative, you could expense the cost of replacing reels yearly and clients would be using 'new' gear every year!I'm interested to hear how it performs, get it on some water or a parking lot and beat on it and let us know. Heck, I may just order one and find out myself.EDIT-just did some searching and found on eBay for about $35 each in qty of 2 (extra 5% discount)http://www.ebay.com/itm/291504395145?var=590574302551
As for the centrifugal brake, it is very similar to what Shimano uses. And it is actually adjustable by removing the side cover and sliding any of them to the on or off position.
What I meant was they were not EXTERNALLY adjustable centrifugal, where BPS Carbonlite and Browning (apparently now discontinued) were actually externally adjustable (I have some of both).
What kind of problems were you having with the Curdaos?
Did you send them to a reputable reel guy to get cleaned and tweaked on?
Well, I finally received my new KastKing - I chose the Stealth Carbon Fiber - and to say in one word: IMPRESSIVEAs i posted previous, I purchase a lot of products from off-shore direct from source, so it was no surprise it took a while to receive, but it's here and all I can say is if you need a new reel this year, give this one a shot!A couple things about this one is that it's all carbon fiber - even the handle, which makes it feather light for a full size low profile reel - 5.9oz which is what most of my compact reels weigh. Don't think that makes a difference? Put one of these on the exact same rod as say a BPS Pro Qualifier at 8.8oz and start with it, then after a few hours, switch to this one and there is a huge difference.The other part - it's brake is superb - it's a dual adjustable mag external and centrifugal pin internal system is better than most - I've been disappointed in mag brakes before but I believe they've improved this by their addition of more magnets. Since the water here is hard, I've not actually used it yet, but just doing a bench compare to other reels I've got, this is a winner for sure. Enough so I've ordered a couple more to replace some older heavier reels that are showing age.