Line: Wreck #36 versus Cave #24
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waterpirate
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Why the change and why do you care?
I ask due to the confusion about what you really plan to do with your wreck line vs. cave line. For laying line on a wreck or for penetration I have found due to my aging eyes that color not number makes all the differance. Shooting a bag if blown off the wreck number does not matter. Abrasion resistance = debateable depending on laying skills. Tieing off to the wreck for an ascent niether will work in any kind of current.
Eric
I ask due to the confusion about what you really plan to do with your wreck line vs. cave line. For laying line on a wreck or for penetration I have found due to my aging eyes that color not number makes all the differance. Shooting a bag if blown off the wreck number does not matter. Abrasion resistance = debateable depending on laying skills. Tieing off to the wreck for an ascent niether will work in any kind of current.
Eric
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"Most" people that have a preference stated a preference of #36 for wreck due to the higher likelihood of sharp edges. I like the idea.
Dsix36
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Jax,
Just my personal thoughts on this. I use #24 in all my reels. It doesn't matter if I am in a wreck or a cave.
When you cave/wreck train, you should learn to place and secure the line in reasonaly safe locations that will insure line integrity. The line is not meant as a tow rope and if you dive with others that will damage the line, maybe rethink your buddies? There is a bit of merit to the whole abrasion thing and if the line will be left for any period of time, then I might want thicker line. You can put a lot of strain on #24 shooting bags and such without a problem.
Just my personal thoughts on this. I use #24 in all my reels. It doesn't matter if I am in a wreck or a cave.
When you cave/wreck train, you should learn to place and secure the line in reasonaly safe locations that will insure line integrity. The line is not meant as a tow rope and if you dive with others that will damage the line, maybe rethink your buddies? There is a bit of merit to the whole abrasion thing and if the line will be left for any period of time, then I might want thicker line. You can put a lot of strain on #24 shooting bags and such without a problem.
Rainer
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I also use #24. I've run line on dozens of wrecks (hundreds of wreck dives) and never had it break. It mostly comes down to making smart ties in good locations. #24 has always proven strong enough, so I'd rather just have more line.
ucfdiver
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We used #36 when laying line in a cave we know floods often. When replacing line (after exploration) I always go with at least #36 because you (nor anyone else) really don't want to have to do it again in a few years.
I've had old #24 twisted snap on me when I grabbed it and cave rock split it.
I've had old #24 twisted snap on me when I grabbed it and cave rock split it.
waterpirate
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Agree with all the above. Technique trumps size! lol
When I lay line in the Radford it will be bright orange, number not important, length critical.
Eric
When I lay line in the Radford it will be bright orange, number not important, length critical.Eric
SuPrBuGmAn
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Too late, her 24# line will go on to live life in a cave. She can't have it back 
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