Reel and Line

[John63]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of a new reel and am torn between Salvo/Halcyon with 400ft or Kent scooter reel with 125m. Anyone know of any pros or cons with either. The only thing I can think of is that the Kent reel will be particularly heavy.


Also, if I go for the Salvo/Halcyon, does anyone know where I can get high vis pink #24 line to replace the standard white?


Cheers, John

[Garf]

You can get the pink (err High visibility red) line from either custom divers, or I think Kent tooling do them as well.

As for the reels, you'll have people arguiing both sides. I personally find the haclyon/salvo type of reel simpler and less likely to catch on something. both the options you came up with are good for laying line.

[pauldiving]

125mtrs of high viz pink cost me 13 quid from custom divers, picked it up at london dive show but look at there website..

[John63]

Thanks, pink line sorted.

Going for the Pathfinder as I can get for just over 80 quid and looks as though it will be lighter / more compact than the Kent reel.


Cheers, John