I’ve used a pair of Sonik SKS black 13ft beachcasters I know they’re not the Vader’s, but they have a sliding reel seat and the blank is pretty good. My 12yr old has them now, he can get them to flex and cast a lead 50-60yrds and he only learnt to cast last week! The only gripe I had with them is the eyes were a bit flimsy, I ordered a pair and when they both arrived, both butt eyes were broken, but that was more down to the delivery guys I think. The replacement pair were ok. They need a decent rod bag as the sonik bags are like tissue paper. The Vader’s are the next one up in the line if I remember correctly. I can get a full curve on casting with a 5oz lead, with a multi, reel down I was able to stick a baited lead out 100yrds which was enough for me. Nice graphics and designs too. I used sonik rods for carp fishing for years, (sks black rods too) I snapped two whilst blasting 3.5oz leads over 120yrds. My boy has those now too, he is a bit of an animal with rods, (as am I to be honest!) yet they take his abuse.