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[Live2SeaFish]

I have been diving for almost a year now. I often read postings on ScubaBoard to help answer scuba related questions that I find my self asking. I appreciate all of the information that your experienced members have to offer.
I am working on my NAUI advanced certification, and I'm hoping to go NC wreck diving at the end of September if we don't get blown out. I want to be prepared, so I've been reading all I can. Safety comes first!

 

[Scubakevdm]

Hey! Welcome to the board! You can definately learn alot here.

 

[Live2SeaFish]

My scuba instructor suggests carrying a dive reel when wreck diving. The choices seem to be exhausting, so I am trying to figure out what reel I should purchase. Any suggestions?

 

[Scubakevdm]

My scuba instructor suggests carrying a dive reel when wreck diving. The choices seem to be exhausting, so I am trying to figure out what reel I should purchase. Any suggestions?

I just carry a Halcyon finger spool, but I suppose any delrin finger spool is just as good. I can't imagine he wants you to lay line in an advanced class.

 

[Live2SeaFish]

He says that getting used to using a reel is something that takes practice, something that should be done before you even get into the water. Diving on wrecks that are broken into pieces warrants the use of a reel to find one's way back to the anchor line. My NAUI training has always emphasized safety and prepares me to know what to do in a pinch. From what I have read, carrying a reel can have many uses that can help you when problems arise.

 

[Bob Vincent]

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[Live2SeaFish]

Hi Bob, I am already a member of DAN!

 

[Scubakevdm]

He says that getting used to using a reel is something that takes practice, something that should be done before you even get into the water. Diving on wrecks that are broken into pieces warrants the use of a reel to find one's way back to the anchor line. My NAUI training has always emphasized safety and prepares me to know what to do in a pinch. From what I have read, carrying a reel can have many uses that can help you when problems arise.

I see. Well, in that case, I guess you'd want to have a reel with enough line to cover whichever wreck you intend to dive, and without knowing the specifics it's hard to recommend one. I agree that it's useful to carry a reel for GP, and for that, I carry a 100' fingerspool clipped off on my butt D-ring. A piece of gear that really enhances a reel's usefulness is a good lift bag or SMB. Have fun with your course!

 

[floridanewbe]

welcome aboard