Seen a good number of these through teaching Rob, cork on every one has been crap to absolutely appaling and I know several guys who have returned them after a few uses due to the handle dropping to bits. Make sure get a look at the one you want to buy rather than get it mail order, yes it may cost you an extra 50p and some fuel but it will be worth it.
Cheers
Ben
Are you talking about the new Scandi or the older IV...because there is a world of difference in the finish.
There were two Scandis at the Legion last wednesday with a group of anglers up fishing (look out for an online rod review). They had the 14' 9" and one of the Exp versions along with perhaps 20 other rods that they had pooled together. Of that group of rods (From the £150 Scandi to close on £1000 Hardys, the Scandi was middle of the rod in finish. There were £300-£400 rods with worse cork/finish.
My heart is not set on the Scandi, but its an option. I have not seen the final production Perflex so who knows, I may fall in live with it!..lol