I'm looking for a small SMB. Something in the 3' / 6# range. Anyone got a spare they need to unload?
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Peter_C
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I do not have one for sale, but many of us use the "H" brand one that is small at around 3', with an OPV, so we can launch it from depth. Even though it is small they stand up really well. In fact sometimes higher in the air than a much larger one.
BUMP Good luck on your search.
BUMP Good luck on your search.
kevindwhite
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I have a HUGE one from DAN and nice small one from DSS. You can have my DAN one for shipping or DSS one when I am dead.
Peter_C
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Don't discount the DAN "Lift bag" it may have a purpose when you decide to recover something. If you do want to get rid of it for cheap, let me know.
One more thing on the smaller ones is when lauching from depth they only take about a breath and a quarter from 20ft to get it full at the surface.
OP
Yeah, that's what I'm running into. I've got a 6' 40# one for my "lost at sea" paranoia, but putting three breaths into it while venting my wing to compensate is sort of a stupid solution to putting up a bag at 30'.
@kevindwhite So you'll write me into your will then?
@kevindwhite So you'll write me into your will then?
kevindwhite
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I got mine from DSS, https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=85. Make sure you have a reel and line as well. You'll be one sad panda if you get separated from your SMB.
Peter_C
Contributor
For Fundies you are going to want a spool. My preference is for one that has a large middle opening since I wear thick gloves.
Like this one. https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=1298
There are other brands out there too, I just don't know who they are. I have a stainless one since pocket space used to be a big issue with me.
Like this one. https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=1298
There are other brands out there too, I just don't know who they are. I have a stainless one since pocket space used to be a big issue with me.
OP
I've got a finger spool from Piranha I've been using with my 6'er, so that should work out.
Thanks for the reminder though, woulda been awkward to shoot an SMB and just have it be gone
Thanks for the reminder though, woulda been awkward to shoot an SMB and just have it be gone
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