Reel usage techniques book or forum advice needed.

[UCFKnightDiver]

really?

really really guess I need to read the full post next time, I'm a dumbass

 

[elan]

The reel is Halcyon Pathfinder 800. I want to get familiar with the reel, feel comfortable in operating the one. Before taking any penetration course I"m not doing any penetrations , we are just doing it in shallow open water to be familiar with it. IT's not a question now what should be used spool pr reel for deployment of an SMB, I regularly deploy the one with my spool.

What I might need it from time to time at this moment is having it as an ascent line in case of emergencies, setting a guideline in low vis. to be able to return back and lunch the SMB as alternative to a spool.

 

[UCFKnightDiver]

The reel is Halcyon Pathfinder 800.

What I might need it from time to time at this moment is having it as an ascent line in case of emergencies, setting a guideline in low vis. to be able to return back and lunch the SMB as alternative to a spool.

Damn thats a big ass reel. I think the best thing you might be able to do is to see if there is a cave/wreck diver in your area that would be able to show you proper tie offs, and things like that.

 

[Blackwood]

The reel is Halcyon Pathfinder 800.

Don't forget to take your carpal tunnel medicine

 

[elan]

Not really big 50% wider than Pathfinder 400 hehe

 

[elan]

Don't forget to take your carpal tunnel medicine

 

[Blackwood]

Not really big 50% wider than Pathfinder 400 hehe

I have a 400, and HAD an 800. Jeebus. My hand got fatigued working with the 8-hundy, and I found it hard to manage with my light. Didn't practice with it a whole lot, though.