You can get sharkskin in a 4w for $60 and yes, it's worth it. I am the most frugal fisherman you don't know and I will pay it. It mends easier than saying yes to grandma's apple pie and requires no effort to cast/roll. I actually got mine for $40 or I might not know that. If it lasts as long as they claim, I would gladly buy another one for retail next time.