The extra 25' was consistent with both of our experience, too, Denny. Casting greater distance isn't really a big deal to me. But having one of these in an 8wt and 10wt for the windy days on the saltwater would probably be cool just because of the extra energy transfer from the double rod load action. I'm also wondering of they're going to make them in 10+ wt models for tarpon, etc. and the possibility of 2-handed rods. An 11-12' Wave switch rod with a shooting head could make an awesome surf combo for overhead 2-handed casting!