I bought the way overpriced Apeks spool & Halcyon Big DSMB. I am not looking for a debate as to my product choice options.
I am looking for feedback & suggestions on how to rig my setup.
I do not want to have "some assembly required" when I shoot my DSMB. I like having the spool/DSMB combo pre-rigged and ready to shoot. (I do not dive in cold water so the wearing of gloves does not come into consideration). I do not attach the DSMB/Spool on a D-ring on my BCD. I wear Apeks Tech pants and I store the rig in my right thigh pocket.
After trying out several rigging combo's, here's what I have come up with. I am open to other ideas.
Some notes:
Here's my launching steps:
Thanks,
-MIke
I am looking for feedback & suggestions on how to rig my setup.
I do not want to have "some assembly required" when I shoot my DSMB. I like having the spool/DSMB combo pre-rigged and ready to shoot. (I do not dive in cold water so the wearing of gloves does not come into consideration). I do not attach the DSMB/Spool on a D-ring on my BCD. I wear Apeks Tech pants and I store the rig in my right thigh pocket.
After trying out several rigging combo's, here's what I have come up with. I am open to other ideas.
Some notes:
- The Halcyon Big DAM DSMB has a closed-end swivel bolt snap as seen in the image below:
- I tied the closed end swivel bolt to the spool line:
- The double-ender is clipped onto the spool to secure the line:
- View of how the assembled rig is stored in my pocket:
Here's my launching steps:
- Remove rig from thigh pocket.
- Remove double-ender and attach to BCD D-ring.
- Remove DSMB bungee while holding spool securely with line taught.
- Using oral inflator, inflate DSMB and launch
- When DSMB is fully launched, retrieve double-ender from BCD D-ring and attach to spool to secure the line.
Thanks,
-MIke