Beautiful reel once you see a real one.  Got the HS-273VLXa...LH, 7.3:1, with green highlights.  Maybe I should just sit it on my desk at work so I can ogle it.    Never been one to worry about free spool time as I can't seem to make them spin very well.  I still have to give them a try, tho.    Don't think free spool time has much to do with real world casting, but it is pretty good on this reel.  I've been impressed with my Helios Air,

 

Only problem is not only is it cold and windy, but we are expecting 16-22 inches of snow from the storm hitting us tonight.  Guess I have a few minutes to figure out what line and rod to put on it.  

I have a couple Helios. That green one and then I also have the blue TCS. They're super nice reels, especially for what I paid for them.

34 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I have a couple Helios. That green one and then I also have the blue TCS. They're super nice reels, especially for what I paid for them.

 

Even with tax it was over $65 less than the regular price.  I've only got the two Helios Air reels, but they sure are a pleasure to use.  Am expecting nothing less from the regular Helios.  Mounted it on a Tatula 7' MRB to see how it feels.  NICE!  I've got 5-6 new lines I want to try.  New-2-me.  Love the fact both reels already have ABEC-5 spool bearings, Carbonite drags and carbon fiber handles.