brazillionth reel configuration question

[W Wilberforce]

Hello all,
just thought i'd slither out of the shadows and actually post a question which has been on my mind for a change, namely:

I am planning to get a new primary reel for wreck & deep (trimix) diving was wondering which is better for wreck line laying and emergency blobbing off, the 'L' type handle or (as I have seen some people use ) a goodman's type handle which leaves the hand free.

Have discovered the Kent Tooling reels which look unbelievably shiny and drool-worth, only fairly heavy ( and better for hand-to-hand combat) though they are excellent value.


anyway, may we all hold hands and say a prayer so the the English rain'god may bugger off to the continent for a years weeks (months, decades) and yet us get some diving done

Thanks
will

[Digger]

For me you can't beat a goodman/scooter handle for line laying. John sent me a lovely scooter handle for my kent tooling friction which is cracking. I get on very nicel with it, and it's neater than the S handle I had on there which stuck out a bit. The kent tooling option I prefer to the Halcyon I've tried, the friction to lock and unlock was more intuitive for me. There are other up and downsides (like the price difference!) but you won't go far wrong with this.

All in all you'll get on fine with it. I found the scooter handle fine for SMB work as well, when winding it in it was right there, when sat on stops I could put it on the back of my hand.

If you call John he will sort you out with both handles, and I would venture would even let you try them both out and send one back. He's the kind of guy who goes the extra mile in my experience, so give him a bell and he will sort you out with either/both and probably cover all the bases regarding use. John does know his products and uses them.

Digs.

[colinicky]

Originally Posted by Digger

He's the kind of guy who goes the extra mile in my experience, so give him a bell and he will sort you out with either/both and probably cover all the bases regarding use. John does know his products and uses them.

Digs.

Sorry but must agree with Digs on this talk to John first ,formost & only

[big_si]

Another vote from someone who worships at the alter of his holiness John Perrin

Give John a ring you won't be disappointed!

[Paul Oliver]

Bloody 'ell, keep this up and he won't be able to fit is head through the swimming pool doors tomorrow night

[Ivon]

'Personally' I tried the Kent tooling 120m reel at the dive show and its shook about more than an Asda trolley, it was heavy as buggery and not comfortable in the hand to say the least due to been so thin. I was after a 150m reel which they didn't have in and was told would be a few weeks. I went for another Manta reel, I have had the Manta Jnr for a few years and never had a birds nest or tangle. For me I think it is a much better tool and a lot lighter. This is nothing against Kent as they do some good stuff but this works for me.

[colinicky]

Originally Posted by Ivon

This is nothing against Kent as they do some good stuff but this works for me.

& that is "THE" most important thing of everything said it must work for you if not then it just raises the stress level & gives you something to worry about .I have a Manta junior as well & it has been a very good reel for the last 2 1/2 years .I have managed to bird nest it twice & one of those resulted in me being dragged up 20metres in the blink of an eye .since learnt to let go at the very first hint of trouble

[Kent Tooling]

The keenness of divers for our products has no limits. Whilst i was out on the razel my old man got woken up at ten to MIDNIGHT for an order for a reel. My life now is a misery please show some mercy

[colinicky]

Originally Posted by Kent Tooling

Whilst i was out on the razel my old man got woken up at ten to MIDNIGHT for an order for a reel. My life now is a misery please show some mercy

& what timezone/continent was the person in ?

[Kent Tooling]

Originally Posted by colinicky

& what timezone/continent was the person in ?

UK