Varivas Avani SLJ x8 : PE 0.4 BRAID
VARIVAS AVANI series Super Light Jigging SLJ is an excellent choice for hooking large prey with small jigs.
- The proven straight-line strength of AVANI SLJ thin line can handle the sudden fight of even big prey.
- 10-meter, 5-color coloring system with 1-meter yellow marking makes it possible to reliably gage your line length.
- This high tension, hard coated line provides excellent jig movement.
- An excellent line for targeting Snapper, Sardine, Grouper and just about anything.
https://www.varivas.fishing/products/avani-slj-super-light-jigging-max-power-pe-x8/
Key Statistics
- Measured Diameter: .167mm (+154% on stated .108mm)
- Measured Breaking Strain: 9.33lbs (92% of rated 10.1lbs)
- Abrasion Breaking Strain: 2.92lbs (31.8% of max break)
- FG Knot Breaking Strain: 4.77lbs (51.3% of max break)
Testing Process
Key Line Statistics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varivas |
| Name | Avani SLJ x8 PE 0.4 |
| Web Site | Visit Website |
| Rated Strength (lbs) | 10.1 |
| Date Tested | 15 January 2023 |
| Credit to | Vlad O |
| Strands | 8 |
| Cost $AUD | 99.95 |
| Spool Quanity (m) | 150 |
| Quoted Diameter (mm) | 0.108 |
| Measured Average Diameter (mm) | 0.167 |
| Diameter Quoted vs Measured (%) | 154.63 |
| Minimum Diameter (mm) | 0.154 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 0.174 |
| Break Max Average (lbs) | 9 |
| Claimed vs Actual Maximum Break (%) | 89.08 |
| Average Stretch @ Maximum Break | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 264558 |
| Tensile Rank | 117 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 2.92 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break (%) | 32.48 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 95 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 85834 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 112 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 4.77 |
| FG Break vs Max Break (%) | 53.04 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 107 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 140216 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 116 |
| Time | Test1 | Test2 | Test3 | Average | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 0.34 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.2 | 0.62 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.3 | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.4 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.66 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.86 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.6 | 1.17 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.7 | 1.49 | 1.34 | 1.46 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.8 | 1.64 | 1.51 | 1.67 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 0.9 | 1.89 | 1.86 | 2.00 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.0 | 1.99 | 2.04 | 2.12 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.1 | 2.08 | 2.32 | 2.25 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.2 | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.44 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.3 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.4 | 2.69 | 2.71 | 3.00 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.5 | 2.84 | 2.87 | 3.18 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.6 | 3.09 | 3.20 | 3.46 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.7 | 3.18 | 3.36 | 3.57 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.8 | 3.42 | 3.62 | 3.83 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 1.9 | 3.56 | 3.71 | 3.98 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.0 | 3.70 | 3.81 | 4.13 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.1 | 3.82 | 3.95 | 4.27 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.2 | 3.95 | 4.10 | 4.42 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.3 | 4.15 | 4.37 | 4.65 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.4 | 4.23 | 4.50 | 4.74 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.5 | 4.42 | 4.72 | 4.95 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.6 | 4.53 | 4.81 | 5.08 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.7 | 4.64 | 4.90 | 5.20 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.8 | 4.75 | 5.02 | 5.31 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 2.9 | 4.87 | 5.13 | 5.41 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.0 | 5.05 | 5.37 | 5.60 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.1 | 5.12 | 5.50 | 5.67 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.2 | 5.29 | 5.69 | 5.85 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.3 | 5.39 | 5.76 | 5.96 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.4 | 5.49 | 5.91 | 6.15 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.5 | 5.57 | 5.98 | 6.24 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.6 | 5.65 | 6.06 | 6.33 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.7 | 5.79 | 6.12 | 6.40 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.8 | 5.85 | 6.19 | 6.47 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 3.9 | 6.01 | 6.28 | 6.63 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.0 | 6.12 | 6.32 | 6.73 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.1 | 6.32 | 6.35 | 6.91 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.2 | 6.43 | 6.39 | 7.00 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.3 | 6.59 | 6.43 | 7.09 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.4 | 6.65 | 6.58 | 7.15 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.5 | 6.71 | 6.69 | 7.22 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.6 | 6.80 | 6.85 | 7.36 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.7 | 6.90 | 6.91 | 7.44 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.8 | 7.06 | 6.99 | 7.61 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 4.9 | 7.13 | 7.02 | 7.71 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.0 | 7.23 | 7.05 | 7.85 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.1 | 7.27 | 7.13 | 7.91 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.2 | 7.30 | 7.22 | 7.96 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.3 | 7.37 | 7.40 | 8.04 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.4 | 7.45 | 7.49 | 8.12 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.5 | 7.59 | 7.66 | 8.27 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.6 | 7.65 | 7.72 | 8.35 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.7 | 7.76 | 7.79 | 8.48 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.8 | 7.80 | 7.86 | 8.53 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 5.9 | 7.87 | 7.93 | 8.59 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 6.0 | 7.89 | 8.00 | 8.67 | 9.00 | 10 |
| 6.1 | 7.92 | 8.75 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.2 | 7.95 | 8.89 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.3 | 7.98 | 8.96 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.4 | 8.07 | 9.06 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.5 | 8.14 | 9.09 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.6 | 8.27 | 9.21 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.7 | 8.35 | 9.29 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.8 | 8.42 | 9.42 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 6.9 | 8.47 | 9.47 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.0 | 8.53 | 9.60 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.1 | 8.61 | 9.69 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.2 | 8.63 | 9.77 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.3 | 8.72 | 9.82 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.4 | 8.78 | 9.87 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.5 | 8.92 | 9.92 | 9.00 | 10 | |
| 7.6 | 8.99 | 9.00 | 10 | ||
| 7.7 | 9.07 | 9.00 | 10 | ||
| 7.8 | 9.07 | 9.00 | 10 |
