Another AliExpress SMB & AL Spool Set ($19.99 and $16.99) -SMB & Spool Review

[jagfish]

Another AliExpress SMB & AL Spool Set ($19.99 and $16.99) -SMB & Spool Review
A second set of SMB and AL spool arrived from AliExpress. I'm not as bullish on these two and I explain why in this video. The spool is beautiful and has some nice features but is a definite "no" for me, as compared to the last AL spool I reviewed. That last spool was a great alternative to the Apeks LifeLine spool. The SMB is a probably "no" but if the flapper value bottom works well, it might be a good option for folks who like to fill SMB with their regulator (cold water or?).


While I don't recommend the SMB and spool in this video, I can recommend these:
Recommended SMB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Am1KML
Recommended AL Spool: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RsZjZ

 

[SoroSuub1]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I received the same SMB that a couple days ago and on a price to value ratio, these things are great.

Incidentally, I'm seeing a few more recreational Chinese scuba divers where I go in SE Asia, so maybe they're starting to build local demand too? This pricing might not last forever.

 

[jagfish]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I received the same SMB that a couple days ago and on a price to value ratio, these things are great.

Incidentally, I'm seeing a few more recreational Chinese scuba divers where I go in SE Asia, so maybe they're starting to build local demand too? This pricing might not last forever.

Thanks, SoroS
Like with anything China, the mainland is always trying to start up the local demand. I know NAUI SEAsia is experiencing huge growth (relatively) in China.