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 Breaking Strain (%) | 89.08 |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 264558 |
| Tensile Rank | 88 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 2.92 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 32.48 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 61 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 85834 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 79 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 4.77 |
| FG Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 53.04 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 72 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 140216 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 88 |
| 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 |
