scubasam35
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hi all, does anyone have any recommendations on a good dive reel? w/wo auto tensioner any reply helpful.
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That makes a big difference in which reel to get - or whether to get several.
Rick
That makes a big difference in which reel to get - or whether to get several.
Rick
Regardless of the application the best reels on the market are Manta reels. Usually I tend to take a more relaxed approach when it comes to dive products. There are good ones, there are better ones and then there's the best ones. Manta takes that up another notch. I do have some connections there, let me know if you are interested.
http://www.mantaind.com
http://www.mantaind.com
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Mario, I will take your advice. Do you have an address for Manta? A web site will work also. My application will be either search and penetration. Here in the Great Lakes our viz is around 30 FT at it's best and Occasionaly down to 1-2 FT. Most of the wrecks within recreational limits. Diving has been flattened by ice or caved in. But some of the wrecks are fairly intact. Thanks for the advice on the reels and I will look for your reply again. SAM
Sam, the web page and address you need are included in my previous post. Have fun with your dives!
Sea you in the deep blue
Sea you in the deep blue
I disagree on this,
The best reels on the market are made by Extreme Exposure. No junk to loose or break or malfunction, minimal entanglement points, and designed for one-handed operation while holding your light.
http://www.extreme-exposure.com/spools.shtml
The best reels on the market are made by Extreme Exposure. No junk to loose or break or malfunction, minimal entanglement points, and designed for one-handed operation while holding your light.
http://www.extreme-exposure.com/spools.shtml
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Haven't compared many reel companies, but I use Reef Scuba and am happy with it.
http://www.reefscuba.com/reels.htm
http://www.reefscuba.com/reels.htm
I use mostly "Home Made" - but Dive Rite as well.
Rick
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Why do the manuf. use that cheap nylon lock down bolt?
Not only that, they include a spare, they know it's going to break off.
At depth or in a cave and the bolt snaps off, how are you going to get it out.
I took mine out, after it snapped off in my dive box, found some stainless steel socket head cap screws and some press on nylon wing nuts and replaced the whole thing.
ID
Not only that, they include a spare, they know it's going to break off.
At depth or in a cave and the bolt snaps off, how are you going to get it out.
I took mine out, after it snapped off in my dive box, found some stainless steel socket head cap screws and some press on nylon wing nuts and replaced the whole thing.
ID
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