JRC X-Lite Bankware
The new X-Lite bankware from JRC is super-light, yet fashionably dark too
You know the old phrase, “Jack of all Trades, Master of None”? Well, JRC is trying to fend off that age-old truism by making thoroughly decent kit in a host of carping niches. The latest launch to have caught our eye is the X-Lite Bankware, which shows that the tackle giant has its finger firmly on the pulse of the fashion-led carp game. The X-Lite kit is nicely turned out, functional, and affordable, which means it must be good, right? But the question is, is it right for you?
A stage stand is available 1. You like your kit to look… well, just right.
That’s just as well, because JRC has clearly spent some time getting the X-Lite kit spot-on. The matt black finish that’s come steaming back into fashion is there, as is the subtle branding. They’ve even released a range of super-tight buzz bars, especially for the UK market.
Tighter than tight!2. Saving weight is vital to you.
Yep, us too. Therefore, the all-aluminium construction of the X-Lite range will suit you perfectly. There’s still nothing better than ali bankware for travelling light, and, when looked after properly, it WILL last an awfully long time. You’ll barely notice this kit, even if you’ve got to walk your gear to the swim.
All bars can be used in a goalpost arrangement3. You’re not ‘made of money’
This stuff represents real value for money. For instance, the banksticks, range from £6.99 to £10.99, which is an absolute steal, frankly. Clever Pod Base Adaptors (£15.99) and Pod Base Set (£34.99) allow you to convert those banksticks into a fully fledged pod set-up for less than the price of a set of stainless buzzer bars! The buzz bars feature goal-post converters too, so you can build a pod, or goalpost system as you go, or just stick with banksticks and buzz bars, the choice is yours.
And a stabilizer for the banksticks4. Your kit HAS to be robust
The powder-coated aluminium components are pretty hard wearing and touches like solid tips on the banksticks will help prevent unseemly buckling when you’re driving them into hard ground. The thumbscrews are made from aluminium too, and feature a nylon end-cap that will help them grip tight.
Matt black, strong and extremely light5. You like it all to match!
Well, you’ve got it. The X-Lite range includes snag ears, rod grips, pod base set and adaptors, stage stands, buzz bars and bankstick stabilisers, all of which are have the same matt black finish.