Hollis Reel

[tflaris]

Did anyone forget to pull their primary reel at Peacock Springs It is a Hollis Sidewinder style.

Whoever installed it bisected the opening and its really a hazard.

Putting on Flame Protective clothing now.

Thanks
Tony Flaris
904-210-4550

[speleodiver]

They probably left it intentionally because of its superior quality and ability to stand the test of tech divers. LOL!!

[tflaris]

I wish the line laying quality was as good as the reel quality.

LMAO....

[next gen]

I've heard that if you leave it in your car for a few days it'll warp and not work correctly. I've never seen it happen but i've heard of it.

[Red Hat Jef]

I'm not sure what caused it, but mine warped so badly it took two hands to turn. I contacted Hollis and they were great about it - I returned it and they shipped me a new one pretty quickly.

It's subtle but I think the new reel has a few minor design changes that make me think it might stand up better to cave abuse.

[Puttzer]

Saturday morning there was a class from the dive shop in wakulla / crawforville. Or I think it was a class. Saw some line drills.

Perhaps they left it there.

[Doppler]

I was diving Peacock last week and there was a primary left in place... and it was a mess. We "cleaned" a couple of loops but left it there. Certainly do not think the owner is still in the cave!

[speleodiver]

I've heard that if you leave it in your car for a few days it'll warp and not work correctly. I've never seen it happen but i've heard of it.

It was a serious design flaw. The lock washer they used as a bushing caused the spool to warp when tightened down. I figured it out while teaching deco class. Student with that reel blew a bag and off he went from 20 feet. Guess its good for the maker he wasn't deeper and obligated to a ceiling!

[next gen]

Thanks! Someone at JB told me that about six mounths ago and it's just been in the back of my mind. Good thing I have a dive rite reel.

[tj]

Too funny.... I saw it Thursday.... Yeah, I thought the line placement was great.... and deserved a picture.... If its still there tomorrow, I'll pull it and leave at Cathy's.