Reef Hook optimum length and material

[WinePlease]

Hi guys,

I’m regularly doing drift dives and we use reef hooks. I’m wondering if there is any consensus around the perfect length of line and the type of line, with reasons for each question would be appreciated. I have a factory, Made unit and the stainless hardware is good but it’s quite a long Nylon webbing and I’m wondering if a shorter, thicker traditional rope or para cord is going to be better. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[Doc Harry]

I prefer my reef hook line to be about 7 feet long so my feet don't touch the reef if I move into a vertical position. Better to have a line that's too long than too short.

The strength of the line that you need all depends on the ferocity of the current that you are facing.

The type of line (webbing, etc.) Is personal preference.

 

[Zef]

Webbing/Ribon type line does not tangle as easily as cordage type line does. Makes deploying and restowing the line less of a hassle.

-Z

 

[Eastwest]

Does anyone rig for attaching to non rock or wreck circumstances ?

 

[Pressurehead]

Deleted all the details.
I posted a homemade reef hook in the "new Gear" thread.
Wrong area.
Here is a photo of it anyway.

 

[apuleyo]

Hi there, I finished upgrading our reef hooks ahead of our Maldives LOB. Missus gave me just a nod so I felt I needed some additional attention to my work.

 

[LFMarm]

I have not used one recently but I would set it up the same way I set up my job line with a sliding knot so that you can change the length during the dive depending on needs (same as DPV line). My line has 2 boltsnaps that allow to attach it tot he chest D-rings, in case the D-Ring on the crotch strap is not ideal.