Tips for Running Line

hehe, is the brand between the 2 I mentioned? I bet so

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Originally Posted by RN

250' is generally enough for most caves. The explorer reel definitely has way too much line to use as a primary.

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I saw a Salvo explorer size reel being used for a jump at Madison this weekend...

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Originally Posted by BUNIT

I saw a Salvo explorer size reel being used for a jump at Madison this weekend...

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There are a few very long jumps I make from time to time where I have used a 400' primary rather than a jump reel when it looks like the jump reel might come up a bit short. I can't think if one at Madison though...

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Originally Posted by TONY CHANEY

Hey Garth, if you would like, you can try my OMS the next time we dive.

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will do. by the way we need to do that soon. Ill PM you. :-)

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Originally Posted by DA Aquamaster

There are a few very long jumps I make from time to time where I have used a 400' primary rather than a jump reel when it looks like the jump reel might come up a bit short. I can't think if one at Madison though...

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Na this was an 800 or 1200 ft reel on a 5 ft jump, lol.

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Originally Posted by FW

Has anyone tried the new Manta reel? The one that looks like the Light Monkey/Halcyon, but is made to work with a Goodman light handle. http://www.mantaind.com/images/dive_...1_divereel.jpg

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Interesting, but I've never had an issue running my sidewinder reels while holding my light with a goodman.

I dislike the double enders on these reels. I've replaced all of mine with regular bolt snaps.

i always remove the double ender. I think if I had a fixed clip on there it would get in the way

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Originally Posted by Neptuno

if you really want to be good at reels, get an DR or even better an OMS reel, if you can manage to get out with the whole line inside the reel and not outside from 1 every 3 dives you are VERY good at reels :)

this thread reminded me my killer oms reel lol, that was 1 every 2 dives jam, I guess I never got good enough :(

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I use a DR Sidewinder and have pretty good luck with it. I haven't managed to jam it up yet. I guess I'm better than I thought.