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"It comes complete with a metal to metal connection."
Just like the Manta and Halcyon Pathfinder amongst other reels with metal to metal.
This one comes with a 316 SS Clip and not a brass clip.
It seems easy to customize the way that you want it - the clip can be removed and attached with line.
I suspect even the ratchet can be removed.
The line is not pre-knotted at 10' intervals.
"It's absurdly heavy."
It is heavier than the plastic reels but not absurdly so...
If you have a "limp wrist" it may be a problem. You may want to consider staying with really light reels.
"It's absurdly expensive."
Not at all!!! The reel itself is cheaper than the Manta SR or Halcyon Pathfinder.
Like I said it was the shipping that I screwed up and paid an expedited rate for.
The reel itself cost $169 USD (MSRP). I think that I saw SS non-ratcheting reels priced at $115-$120 too.
"I have not taken it for a dive yet."
I will post how it performs after a few dives.
I've dived with one of these reels for a couple of years now and it really is a fantastic bit of kit. The weight does take a little bit of getting used. The weight is a real bonus though when you're doing deco. You can leave the reel to hang in front of you knowing your DSMB is sitting up nice and stiff on the surface.
It's also reassuring to know when you throw it back onto the rib floor that it won't get damaged by someone dropping a cylinder on it.
I use mine with a bit of bungee looped through the holes on the handle to fix the DSMB when it's stowed. I also took it to a trophy engraver to get my email address stamped on the handle in case it got lost.
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