Thanks for the replies.
First, I have a Hollis sidewinder (Seeker?) 800' reel. It was advertised at 600'. I probably wouldn't have bought it if I knew up front that is was 800'. But, once I got it... And it was only $75 from DGX. Anyway... So, I don't really need anything longer than 200'ish feet at this point. That's why I was looking at the DR Sidewinder for $111, instead of the LM at $160 (both with Hi-Viz, from DGX).
Regarding the length, I'm regularly (well, as much as I can) going to NC and diving wrecks that are 110 - 115fsw. I have read and been told that I should have a line for my SMB that is roughly double the depth I will be at. Thus allowing me to deploy an SMB from the bottom (if it were to become necessary) and be pretty sure that it will be visible on the surface, even if there's a serious current. That's why I don't think my finger spool is suitable.
Any further thoughts? So far, I've mainly gotten that the DR stuff is not that good quality. But, I'm unclear on whether any of those comments were about the DR sidewinders, or all about the Classics.
Also, Jim, I looked at the Mantas. How is that CR-2? The soft handle idea looks pretty interesting. With 250' of line, that could be just about perfect to pre-rig to my SMB and have in a cargo pocket. How much do they sell for? And how much for the CR-2 with the Manta Line Stop?
First, I have a Hollis sidewinder (Seeker?) 800' reel. It was advertised at 600'. I probably wouldn't have bought it if I knew up front that is was 800'. But, once I got it... And it was only $75 from DGX. Anyway... So, I don't really need anything longer than 200'ish feet at this point. That's why I was looking at the DR Sidewinder for $111, instead of the LM at $160 (both with Hi-Viz, from DGX).
Regarding the length, I'm regularly (well, as much as I can) going to NC and diving wrecks that are 110 - 115fsw. I have read and been told that I should have a line for my SMB that is roughly double the depth I will be at. Thus allowing me to deploy an SMB from the bottom (if it were to become necessary) and be pretty sure that it will be visible on the surface, even if there's a serious current. That's why I don't think my finger spool is suitable.
Any further thoughts? So far, I've mainly gotten that the DR stuff is not that good quality. But, I'm unclear on whether any of those comments were about the DR sidewinders, or all about the Classics.
Also, Jim, I looked at the Mantas. How is that CR-2? The soft handle idea looks pretty interesting. With 250' of line, that could be just about perfect to pre-rig to my SMB and have in a cargo pocket. How much do they sell for? And how much for the CR-2 with the Manta Line Stop?