Need a new reel or two

[Ahoy]

As above. Looking for one small reel, 30-50m line for foreign trips (no need to be glove friendly) and one reel to be operated with a pair of 5mm neoprene gloves on, same sort of distance.

Any of you folk 'in the know' with regards to what to buy and what to avoid?

Cheers,
S.

[ratcliffe]

I predict 15 minutes before someone says Kent Tooling for the one to operate with gloves. It might be overkill for what you want to do, but it *is* a very nice reel.

[Ahoy]

Yep, they are certainly one of the brands I had in mind, although I can't find much info on their website.
S.

[ratcliffe]

I had a look at the reels at the show at the NEC, including the new one. They sure are nice pieces of kit, albeit way over anything I would be needing certainly at the moment. But if you use one every dive, then they are probably worth the money. There are many owners on here that can vouch better than I can though.

[wilbo]

get yourself a spool. nice and simple..

45m (150ft) Safety Spool, Reels and Spools at divingniknaks the UK's No 1 scuba gear online store

all you need..

[Andy the Coastie]

Originally Posted by Ahoy

Yep, they are certainly one of the brands I had in mind, although I can't find much info on their website.
S.

John Perrin
Technical Director of Kent Tooling (Diving Products)
+44 01227 700015
Engineered Diving Products in Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel
sales@divingproducts.co.uk


These are the best reels money can buy , and certainly the best customer service

[colinicky]

Originally Posted by wilbo

get yourself a spool. nice and simple..

45m (150ft) Safety Spool, Reels and Spools at divingniknaks the UK's No 1 scuba gear online store

all you need..

Funnily enough Kent Tooling do them as well & very nice they are to .Give John a call & tell him you want 2 reels or a reel & spool but most of all tell him what you want them for ,he's the kind of guy who would rather sell you a £20 reel if thats what you need than a £100 rell that you don't & will advise acordingly

[Dick Barwell]

I agree Kent Tooling make the best , but if your flying I would consider the weight.........albeit Kent are great they are heavy as you go up the range and one of their lighter spools might be a better option.
NikNaks do some simple finger reels inc a nice light stainless one ....with a big finger hole which look good for the flight bag,,,,,,or Custom Divers 40/50 metre is well made and light weight.
Try any of those out and IMHO you should find something to suit budget and kit bag.
db

[DIVE BUDDHA]

i was having a look at the new kent reel at the weekend as zepp was useing one and although a nice piece of kit its very heffty in fact u could even say bomb proof !! i preffer the northern diver 100 metre wreck wreels that are plastic ? theyve always served me well and are pretty robust considering they are only plastic!!

[Rod]

The small CDP50 reel from custom divers is a great bit of kit for holiday use. Reasonably small and light but tough enough to last the baggage handlers at Gatwick. Come with 50m of line and cost in the region of £55