Reel

[Diver0001]

Well I don't have one but I think the primary is just a bigger version of the reels I have. I like the little ones because they're not as bulky but it's a matter of personal taste. As far as reliability they're good and not very prone to jamming, which I like. If you can jam a reel I'll find a way

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[DevonDiver]

There are many great reel designs available...but few are perfect for every task.

For most instances (recreational diving), I favor the finger reel. It is the easiest way to shoot a bag and offers a quick and easy method for basic wreck penetration. When recreational wreck diving (with students/customers) I am limited by agency guidelines for penetration (30m vertical/horizontal distance from surface)...so a large capacity reel is unnecessary. The other benefit is that a finger spool is easy to carry...and you won't be crying (or seeking a re-mortgage of your house) if you lose/abandon it and have to buy a replacement.

Of course, you can also 'lock' a finger spool... if you have a double-end clip.

If you need to shoot a bag from depths where a finger spool will not have enough length...or are doing more extensive penetrations...then you really are in the realm of technical diving. I've used a Custom Divers reel with 125m of line for these tasks....but if/when I need to replace it...I will opt for Halcyon.