Reel choices

TobyFish · August 29th, 2006, 04:20 PM

All

I couldn't find this question elsewhere but if it is already on another thread - please redirect me.

I am looking to buy a side-handled guideline reel. Any experience with particular brands appreciated

I am aware of the following

- Halcyon Pathfinder 400ft
- Agir bokk 150m
- Diverite classic (length?)

if you could let me know of any other brands that would be cool and I especially need comments on usability, durability and safety. I will be using this for guideline laying and occasional SMB deployment when beyond spool depth.

I look forward to your comments

Toby

Divingniknaks · August 29th, 2006, 04:53 PM

There's another flavour as well

http://www.divingniknaks.com/proddet...00&cat=18&nav=

Just to add to your confusion.

Cheers

Rob Dobson · August 29th, 2006, 09:11 PM

I have one of the Salvo ones - and it's *lovely*

Little Pete · August 29th, 2006, 10:21 PM

I wondered whether you'd go for that or the Pathfinder Rob. I'll have to have a play next time you're down my way.

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · August 29th, 2006, 10:41 PM

I know for a fact that the Halcyon Pathfinder rules. I also know that the Dive Rite one is not that hot (jams)

Ahmed

Gareth Burrows · August 30th, 2006, 07:50 AM

The Salvo reel is a nice piece of kit.

Seydlitz · August 30th, 2006, 12:41 PM

My vote goes for Beaver reels quality pieces of kit ohh and an MGE rachet their cool as well

Jonathan · August 30th, 2006, 12:44 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Seydlitz)

My vote goes for Beaver reels quality pieces of kit ohh and an MGE rachet their cool as well

Ooh and how about the Buddy Pocket Reel of Death?

[this is sarcasm.]

Solu · July 17th, 2007, 04:02 PM

What reel did you end up with?

I'm thinking about getting one, and it will be one of these three:
- Savlo 400 ft
- Agir bokk 150m
- Halcyon Pathfinder 400ft

Is one better than the other?

***Fiona*** · July 17th, 2007, 04:12 PM

I haven't seen the Agir one but I am sure the Salvo and Halcyon are almost identical.

August 29th, 2006, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,040	There's another flavour as well http://www.divingniknaks.com/proddet...00&cat=18&nav= Just to add to your confusion. Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

August 29th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Little Pete(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 509	I wondered whether you'd go for that or the Pathfinder Rob. I'll have to have a play next time you're down my way. __________________ The shortesk pink mask wearing str#ke on DIRx apparently

August 30th, 2006, 07:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gareth Burrows(Offline) UK GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Sussex Posts: 425	The Salvo reel is a nice piece of kit. __________________ Garf GUE Instructor

July 17th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Sister of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West Posts: 1,978	I haven't seen the Agir one but I am sure the Salvo and Halcyon are almost identical. __________________ Fiona It is impossible to make everything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. GUE Member DIVELIFE for everything you need and more

August 29th, 2006, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,402	All I couldn't find this question elsewhere but if it is already on another thread - please redirect me. I am looking to buy a side-handled guideline reel. Any experience with particular brands appreciated I am aware of the following - Halcyon Pathfinder 400ft - Agir bokk 150m - Diverite classic (length?) if you could let me know of any other brands that would be cool and I especially need comments on usability, durability and safety. I will be using this for guideline laying and occasional SMB deployment when beyond spool depth. I look forward to your comments Toby

August 29th, 2006, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rob Dobson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 690	I have one of the Salvo ones - and it's lovely

August 29th, 2006, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 1,100	I know for a fact that the Halcyon Pathfinder rules. I also know that the Dive Rite one is not that hot (jams) Ahmed

August 30th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Seydlitz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 614	My vote goes for Beaver reels quality pieces of kit ohh and an MGE rachet their cool as well

August 30th, 2006, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jonathan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 215	Quote: (Originally Posted by Seydlitz) My vote goes for Beaver reels quality pieces of kit ohh and an MGE rachet their cool as well Ooh and how about the Buddy Pocket Reel of Death? [this is sarcasm.]

July 17th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Solu(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Titusville, Florida Posts: 29	What reel did you end up with? I'm thinking about getting one, and it will be one of these three: - Savlo 400 ft - Agir bokk 150m - Halcyon Pathfinder 400ft Is one better than the other?