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I dive in waters that range from 36 to 48 degrees. I use thick gloves. I use
a Halcyon 80# liftbag and an EE spool. The Halcyon inflator is pure liquor,
and almost makes shooting a bag fun. Plus, you cant bird nest a spool.

Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Ocklind" <ocklind@sw*.se*>
To: "techdiver" <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 5:01 AM
Subject: Reel / spool for cold water


> I will be buying a reel or spool soon, to be used in the beginning for
> sending up a liftbag (no overhead yet). I have heard that many people
> prefer a spool, but have been told that they are difficult to use with a
> liftbag while wearing dry gloves (I dive in Sweden) and that I should get
a
> reel instead. I heard that the EE reel intended for cold water is still
> difficult to use whith thick gloves and have been recomended an Aqua
> Explorer reel, the Dive Rite apparently being made of plastic and
therefore
> fragile. What are peoples thoughts on this subject?
>
> Dan
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