Comments on: Reviewing the Uses of a Finger Spool http://precisiondiving.net/blog/reviewing-uses-of-a-finger-spool/ Building the Next Generation of Thinking Scuba Divers Fri, 18 May 2012 14:19:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Anthony http://precisiondiving.net/blog/reviewing-uses-of-a-finger-spool/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Anthony Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:37:00 +0000 http://precisiondiving.net/blog/?p=629#comment-1351 Hey Duane Thanks for the reply :) I'll have to keep an eye out for other reels and see how they compare. My buddy and I decided that using the same bits of kit where possible was a good idea, which means he has the same reel, which means I can't check any difference with his. Hey Duane

Thanks for the reply :)

I’ll have to keep an eye out for other reels and see how they compare. My buddy and I decided that using the same bits of kit where possible was a good idea, which means he has the same reel, which means I can’t check any difference with his.

]]> By: Duane Johnson http://precisiondiving.net/blog/reviewing-uses-of-a-finger-spool/comment-page-1/#comment-1349 Duane Johnson Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:13:15 +0000 http://precisiondiving.net/blog/?p=629#comment-1349 Hi Anthony, It will depend on the size of the hole in the spool. Finger spools that have smaller holes, bolt snaps can come off like in the video you linked. The Halcyon and Dive Rite spools that I've owned, the gate for the snap falls in the hole and thus can not come undone. Also, in the video, the spool only had enough line to come to the bottom of the holes. If there had been more line on the spool, the snap would have come off. With the spool fully loaded, it becomes easier to prevent the snap from coming off if it is pinched between the spool and line. Thus making it difficult to move freely. So to answer your question, it will depend on the spool. Hi Anthony,

It will depend on the size of the hole in the spool. Finger spools that have smaller holes, bolt snaps can come off like in the video you linked. The Halcyon and Dive Rite spools that I’ve owned, the gate for the snap falls in the hole and thus can not come undone. Also, in the video, the spool only had enough line to come to the bottom of the holes. If there had been more line on the spool, the snap would have come off. With the spool fully loaded, it becomes easier to prevent the snap from coming off if it is pinched between the spool and line. Thus making it difficult to move freely. So to answer your question, it will depend on the spool.

]]> By: Anthony http://precisiondiving.net/blog/reviewing-uses-of-a-finger-spool/comment-page-1/#comment-1348 Anthony Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:52:14 +0000 http://precisiondiving.net/blog/?p=629#comment-1348 Hi Duane. I'm moving from ratchet reel to finger spool for use with my SMB and found your post as part of my research into learning about the techniques involved. I enjoyed your article, and was particularly interested by your advice on correct attachment of the double ender. I had also found a related clip on youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd95dLxmq7U ) which seems to imply the opposite situation and I was interested in your views. Thanks :) Hi Duane. I’m moving from ratchet reel to finger spool for use with my SMB and found your post as part of my research into learning about the techniques involved. I enjoyed your article, and was particularly interested by your advice on correct attachment of the double ender. I had also found a related clip on youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd95dLxmq7U ) which seems to imply the opposite situation and I was interested in your views.

Thanks :)

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