the best primary reel...

**Dave Sutton** · 29th April 2008, 09:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

I bought a Manta reel and thought it was a pile of crap. Threw it away.

Simple is best. I like the pathfinder style reel, my wallet likes the Salvo version :-)

Only time I dont want pathfinder style reel is in cold water where I find the knob and screw are just too small to use with thick gloves and frozen hands

We feel the same way about Manta stuff here. If you're happy with it... good for you. But once you use quality kit... well, the junk all gets tossed into the bin. Manta = Baseline Consumer Grade. Functional, but... well.... not top drawer.

Salvo and Kent Tooling: Both great, each for different reasons.

Mike, try some of the Kent stuff with your gloves on. You'll be a convert.

Dave

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reds · 29th April 2008, 12:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by aainslie)

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Just reel it in a little faster than you swim... and tilt it slightly left and right as you do this...

Hi,

this is normally what I do, but if for some reason the line gets without tension, you can't have a away of doing it. I like the KentTooling because we can reel the line, while putting the line between your fingers, creating some tension.

Regards,
Luis

Explorer · 29th April 2008, 13:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul)

I really like Halcyon reels.
It's very easy to use the reel and light in the same hand simultaneously, and the reel can be temporarily locked by applying thumb pressure, easy to use with dry gloves, rarely any problems like jams or tangles. If I'm not using one of those reels, I use basic no-frills delrin spools.

I'm with you on this one. Solid and simple.

fletcher · 6th May 2008, 21:04

You should try the spreels from Whatworks.ca

Awesome invention.

29th April 2008, 09:17	#31 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,512	Re: the best primary reel... Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) I bought a Manta reel and thought it was a pile of crap. Threw it away. Simple is best. I like the pathfinder style reel, my wallet likes the Salvo version :-) Only time I dont want pathfinder style reel is in cold water where I find the knob and screw are just too small to use with thick gloves and frozen hands We feel the same way about Manta stuff here. If you're happy with it... good for you. But once you use quality kit... well, the junk all gets tossed into the bin. Manta = Baseline Consumer Grade. Functional, but... well.... not top drawer. Salvo and Kent Tooling: Both great, each for different reasons. Mike, try some of the Kent stuff with your gloves on. You'll be a convert. Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled.
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29th April 2008, 12:35	#32 (permalink)
reds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lisbon Posts: 2	Re: the best primary reel... Quote: (Originally Posted by aainslie) ??? Just reel it in a little faster than you swim... and tilt it slightly left and right as you do this... Hi, this is normally what I do, but if for some reason the line gets without tension, you can't have a away of doing it. I like the KentTooling because we can reel the line, while putting the line between your fingers, creating some tension. Regards, Luis
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29th April 2008, 13:51	#33 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 754	Re: the best primary reel... Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul) I really like Halcyon reels. It's very easy to use the reel and light in the same hand simultaneously, and the reel can be temporarily locked by applying thumb pressure, easy to use with dry gloves, rarely any problems like jams or tangles. If I'm not using one of those reels, I use basic no-frills delrin spools. I'm with you on this one. Solid and simple. __________________ TRAIN WRECKED.....
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fletcher New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: brussels Posts: 25	Re: the best primary reel... You should try the spreels from Whatworks.ca Awesome invention.
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