SS vs. Delrin spool;

[divad]

any preferences, and why? They're the same price. Thanks.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

any preferences, and why? They're the same price. Thanks.

The SS is probably heavier. The SS will probably rust ... especially when
you have wet line laying against it. Keep in mind that StainLESS steel
usually means stainLESS ... not corrosion FREE.

The only advantage I'd see to SS is that it probably won't break if you
throw the spool. But then I'd have to ask why are you throwing your
equipment?

 

[divad]

The SS is probably heavier. The SS will probably rust ... especially when
you have wet line laying against it. Keep in mind that StainLESS steel
usually means stainLESS ... not corrosion FREE.

The only advantage I'd see to SS is that it probably won't break if you
throw the spool. But then I'd have to ask why are you throwing your
equipment?

That's what I was thinking, but is there any advantage to SS besides it looks neat?. ( I found one that is 1 1/4 narrow with 100' of # 18 line which is why I'm asking. I like the size.)

 

[DennisS]

That's what I was thinking, but is there any advantage to SS besides it looks neat?. ( I found one that is 1 1/4 narrow with 100' of # 18 line which is why I'm asking. I like the size.)

Where did you find it? I tried stealth dive and he's no longer making them. I want to get one. I think its pretty much a matter of preference, I prefer stainless (CRES) over plastic.

 

[divad]

Where did you find it? I tried stealth dive and he's no longer making them. I want to get one. I think its pretty much a matter of preference, I prefer stainless (CRES) over plastic.

Stealthdive. Oh well. Maybe I'll go make one at a sculptor friends house. Labor
should only be about $600.00.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

That's what I was thinking, but is there any advantage to SS besides it looks neat?. ( I found one that is 1 1/4 narrow with 100' of # 18 line which is why I'm asking. I like the size.)

#18 line is thin and 100ft is not much line. You are planning on using
the spools as a 'gap jumper' rather than for shooting a lift bag, correct?

 

[divad]

#18 line is thin and 100ft is not much line. You are planning on using
the spools as a 'gap jumper' rather than for shooting a lift bag, correct?

That was my next question. How light is #18 line and is it strong enough for shooting a 50 lb. delayed surface marker buoy in a strong current. For now, that's all I would want it for. I don't get much below 100'. Thanks for bothering with this question. Hey Spike, while Im doing the curious puppy dance, is 35lbs. of lift enough for a dsmb?

 

[Green_Manelishi]

That was my next question. How light is #18 line and is it strong enough for shooting a 50 lb. delayed surface marker buoy in a strong current. For now, that's all I would want it for. I don't get much below 100'. Thanks for bothering this question.

I'd not use #18 for shooting a bag. It's strong enough to hold YOU but
not thick enough to withstand much abrasion. Add to that you probably
won't want to hold onto it for long.

I'd HIGHLY suggest you use a MINIMUM of #24 line; and that assumes
you'll be drifting and won't try tying it off to a wreck.

 

[divad]

I only want it for drifting, hopefully, with me. Thanks.

 

[DennisS]

Stealthdive. Oh well. Maybe I'll go make one at a sculptor friends house. Labor
should only be about $600.00.

If enough people want one maybe he'll go back in production, $45 sounds a lot better than getting a sculpture to do it. They are nice though.

http://www.stealthdive.com/spool/spool.html