I baught the $194.00 ones from Teds about a month ago and they have been great so far. I put about 10 times the abuse than the avarage guy on my gear so for now I rate them a 10. I think the ones I got are middle rated ones. The true test will be next week when I head to Kodiak for 8 days.
So far Ive beat them in the brush fallen in the river on sharp rocks and still no problems. I do these things everytime I fish which is about four days a week. Im a bit reckless.

I baught them from RPetzold at Teds. Get a hold of him and he will hook you up.