Dive Rite reels: Azimuth vs SL

[CPRC]

I’m considering both but would prefer a reel in the 125-150’ max length range so the SL series has one. My understanding is the Azimuth series starts at 200’. But setting aside line length…. I’m more interested in the 2 different locking styles. Any feedback out there about this function? One better than other for ease of use? 1 handed vs 2 handed operation, etc.? Concerns about line snags? It goes without saying a lot of R&D went into these things. Just looking for some practical opinion.

 

[grantctobin]

What are you using it for?

 

[tbone1004]

Personal preference. I assume based on your dive history we are talking about a deep DSMB reel? For ocean I'd probably get the slide lock to have the positive locking mechanism though I am weird and still prefer the classic reel to everything else because it's so much easier to reel in vs the others.

 

[CPRC]

Ha ha. You guys with way more experience remind me of that one question I should be asking about which is ”what’s intended purpose’. I forgot to mention and tbone knows me a bit…yes, i’m in DP / AN class now and want to use for deeper dsmb deployment at about 80’. Most my diving in quarries.

TBONE: plz explain your ‘weirdness’. what do you mean ‘classic’?

 

[tbone1004]

Ha ha. You guys with way more experience remind me of that one question I should be asking about which is ”what’s intended purpose’. I forgot to mention and tbone knows me a bit…yes, i’m in DP / AN class now and want to use for deeper dsmb deployment at about 80’. Most my diving in quarries.

TBONE: plz explain your ‘weirdness’. what do you mean ‘classic’?

most people don't like this style of reel and think I'm crazy, but that's why it is personal preference. I linked to the reels below but if I KNOW that I'm going to have to use it from a fairly deep depth and will be hanging from it for a while then I much prefer this style reel. It is more prone to rats nesting, but the top handle is much easier for me to reel back in. I use the sidewinder style reels when I don't intend to have to deploy a dsmb but obviously need the ability to because they stuff in pockets much easier, and 80ft is around the tipping point of where I would switch to the Classic reel from a sidewinder style reel but it's all personal preference on what you like and what you don't.

Classic Reels - Dive Rite

www.diverite.com

 

[CPRC]

thanks T.
btw: i finally ditched the n80‘s for sm

 

[gng4life]

I have the same question but using the SL for a DSMB from deeper, like 150'. The spools with 100' are enough to deal with. If I get a bigger one, they would be hard to handle. The Dive Rite SL 200 would fit this need but just wondering if there are any cons to it. Thanks

 

[DiveTucson]

Wait a few days and get the new one that will be released on the 19th. Best of both worlds.