Delrin vs Steel Spools?

[N_Horta]

hi all
I've been using a dive rite 100ft finger spool, but the center hole is too small for my fingers when using 5mm gloves
found on deepseasupply web site, a Stainless Steel Spool... the shape of the spoll seems very nice, but is SS worth considering on a spool?
http://www.deepseasupply.com/page20.html
cheers
Nuno

[turbanator]

What happens if you drop either of them under water?

[schford]

I have one of Tobins SS Spools and it truly is a thing of beauty - oh and they both would sink.

[turbanator]

Originally Posted by schford

I have one of Tobins SS Spools and it truly is a thing of beauty - oh and they both would sink.

SS does look nice, but having chased a steel reel (not spool, I hasten to add), I think that youd have a bit more of a chance with Delrin

[markw]

Originally Posted by N_Horta

hi all
I've been using a dive rite 100ft finger spool, but the center hole is too small for my fingers when using 5mm gloves

I don't use a spool, but quite a few people in my bsac club do. I didn't think you were supposed to put your fingers in the hole, at least not if you're using it to deploy a dsmb...

From what I've seen, when you deploy the blob using a spool, you attach it to the blob, partially inflate it, straighten it out, then give it a big burst and let the reel unwind itself on the palm of your hand, or just mid-water. And when it slows down, it will start sinking, which is when you grab it, right?

And as for winding on the line, most people I've seen use the double-ender to wind the line back onto the reel, whilst they are gripping the opposite side of the reel with the other hand. They don't appear to have fingers inside the centre spindle.

Just to re-iterate, I've never used one, just observed others using them, but could this be the reason you're having problems with the spool?

[N_Horta]

Originally Posted by schford

I have one of Tobins SS Spools and it truly is a thing of beauty - oh and they both would sink.

does it work well with cold water gloves?
any cons? it must be less buoyant, but I dont see how that could be a big problem ...

btw were did you buy it from?

cheers (sorry for so many questions... )

[N_Horta]

markw, I dont use my spool like your dive buddys, I use my fingers as an axle for the spool, I've try the "spin the spool on my hand" just for fun, I really dont think that's the best way do work the spool (but thats just me) I also do not use the double-ender when winding the line.

I have new gloves (pinnacle 5mm karbonflex) that are a bit more thick and stiff, than my old gloves, and I've notice that my spool does not spin so freely as before


dive safe
Nuno

hope you understand my poor english...
(Portuguese grettings to you all)

[markw]

Originally Posted by N_Horta

I use my fingers as an axle for the spool

What if the spool gets stuck on your finger? You cannot quickly release it.

An alternative which I've heard of, but never seen, is to just grip the holes in the spindle with two fingers, like thumb and 3rd finger. You don't put the fingers in the hole, but just loosely hold the reel using the center spindle holes. That way, it can spin freely when you're deploying as well, but you have a positive hold on it.

Hope this helps

[markw]

Have a look at this thread on spool use. There is a link to a video on the 3rd post.

http://www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk/fo...ead.php?t=8027

[Gareth Burrows]

Originally Posted by N_Horta

markw, I dont use my spool like your dive buddys, I use my fingers as an axle for the spool

This idea is not good. Sooner or later you are going to have a very bad day.