Lesson learned...check your finger spool before deploying SMB

[bracko]

I actually put mine back into my BCD pocket when i deploy. I hate the idea of it being clipped to me and I fear if ihold it I'll drop it and it'll be lost.

this way if i do get a tangle and start to shoot up, it's a case of unzipping my bcd and out it goes.

 

[DevonDiver]

this way if i do get a tangle and start to shoot up, it's a case of unzipping my bcd and out it goes.

I am always amazed at how people's understanding of 'safety' varies.

I wouldn't chance my life on whether a zipper stuck or not.....

 

[Cave Diver]

I wouldn't chance my life on whether a zipper stuck or not.....

That's why you carry a knife...

 

[The Chairman]

The most common mistake for peeps to make is to not unclip the double ender from the spool and then to attach it to your D ring before going any further. Personally, I see nothing complex about OneRestlessNative's mini-spool and in fact it appears to simplify the process in regards to unclipping the double ender. It would be easy enough to stow an extra double ender on one of your D rings so you can easily lock in depth. or just loop the line into a hole and over the spool. Then there is no temptation to clip the thing to you!

 

[Blackwood]

That's why you carry a knife...

In a zipper pocket...

 

[Splitlip]

Good lesson learned. Never, ever clip a reel to you when deploying an DSMB.

Onrestlessnatives' solution is a classic example of increasing equipment complexity to solve a skill-based problem. If the OP is getting confused by a single bolt-snap, then how would adding elastic bands, velcro etc etc help reduce his confusion and stress?

Deploying DSMB using a finger reel is a very simple skill. However, like any skill, it takes practice. Here is an excellent demo video that illustrates how the skill should be performed: 5thD-X DSMB Deployment

Is the (little) marker pre-rigged in the video? Is that right? What if he needs the spool?

Just saying.

 

[Ben_ca]

Is the (little) marker pre-rigged in the video? Is that right? What if he needs the spool?

Just saying.

You detach the spool from the bag... tug on the knot and pass spool thru loop. Return bag to pocket and use spool.

 

[bracko]

I am always amazed at how people's understanding of 'safety' varies.

I wouldn't chance my life on whether a zipper stuck or not.....

*shrug*

the chances of a zip failing the 2" inbetween it being half open letting the reel out and open enough to release the whole reel is a lot lower than many other aspects of diving.

 

[sambolino44]

The more experience I get, the better my skills get, and the simpler and more versatile my kit gets.

And please stop calling the OH (Original Hijacker) the OP.

 

[Blackwood]

Is the (little) marker pre-rigged in the video? Is that right? What if he needs the spool?

He'd take it off (assuming he'd already exhausted the other spool(s) he carries on dives where spools may be necessary). It's just hitched on. Assuming there's a handy-dandy woody (little loop on top of the big loop), it's easy to do in a few seconds even in cold water gear.