Jump Reel?

SCoach · August 31st, 2006, 07:08 PM

Out of curiousity,

What are you guys using to make jumps? I ask because I was using Dive Rite jump reels this week (150ft), but then realized that Halcyon only offers reels in the 400ft+ range, and then only finger spools.

Seems strange to take in a bunch of large reels to do jumps, and winding in a finger spool for 100+ ft, could be a bit slow, especially if swimming with the flow.

Thanks for your thoughts.

***Bob Cooper*** · August 31st, 2006, 07:32 PM

Most jumps and gaps I have ever encountered have been relatively short. The spools are ok for these and that is what most people are using.

Andy Kerslake · August 31st, 2006, 08:17 PM

Many different size spools are available to suit both gaps and even large jumps, they have the advantage of being compact and you can easily fit a number in the pockets of the team.

Andy

PS Most jumps are not that large

August 31st, 2006, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
SCoach(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.FL. Posts: 10	Jump Reel? Out of curiousity, What are you guys using to make jumps? I ask because I was using Dive Rite jump reels this week (150ft), but then realized that Halcyon only offers reels in the 400ft+ range, and then only finger spools. Seems strange to take in a bunch of large reels to do jumps, and winding in a finger spool for 100+ ft, could be a bit slow, especially if swimming with the flow. Thanks for your thoughts.

August 31st, 2006, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Bob Cooper*(Offline) Moderator - "Don't stop me now!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South East London, UK Posts: 680	Most jumps and gaps I have ever encountered have been relatively short. The spools are ok for these and that is what most people are using.

August 31st, 2006, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andy Kerslake(Offline) Wreck and Cave Diver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	Many different size spools are available to suit both gaps and even large jumps, they have the advantage of being compact and you can easily fit a number in the pockets of the team. Andy PS Most jumps are not that large