Apeks guideline cave reel

[Jeff Kruse]

Does andbody have any info on this reel? I know it's not cheap, but it looks like it's made good and would be easy to handle with the rubber grip.
Jeff

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

That's a huge looking reel. Look at the Manta reels, they have been around for a long time and are a lot cheaper. (I have 2 )

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[Manatee Diver]

I've handled one, never used it underwater. But I agree with @Ontwreckdiver it is a chunky fella. Probably works for cold caves with dry gloves. But for Florida with finger gloves it just swallowed by hand, physically the same size as my Divesoft in the 600ft configuration, might even be the same size as the 900ft config.

 

[Jeff Kruse]

that manta cr1 looks pretty good

 

[Bloody Marvelous]

The Manta is great if you don't care how much line is on it before you purchase it.
Not a single one lists how much line is on the spool.

 

[CptMat]

I have it and use it often. I like it a lot. It’s very well made, grip is excellent, it’s not very heavy. I used it both with short fingers gloves and dry gloves. Highly recommended.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

The Manta is great

If you are talking about this reel I refuse to let cave students use it.

 

[Bloody Marvelous]

View attachment 827493If you are talking about this reel I refuse to let cave students use it.

I have no idea what I'm talking about. I never handled one. I followed the link and was less than impressed by the website.

I have an Apeks Guideline Cave Reel, and I love it. I love that the grubscrew doesn't actually make direct contact with the spool, but presses a brake against the edge of the spool wall. This keeps the edge nice and smooth. There's also no way the line can get trapped between the handle and the spool.

I got a pretty decent deal on the Apeks reel: € 199, which makes it cheaper than most other manufacturers.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

These are the reels I use