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Hi, > I use a EE spool for backup and a reel for primary deployment=2E The problem with a spool is that it just doesn't hold enough line to =20 launch it from the bottom, especially in a strong tide=2E They are OK for =20= =20 midwater use though=2E It is better to carry two good primaries, doesn't =20 cause any more clutter than one + spool=2E I launched a bag from 50m on a =20= =20 100m reel and it just made it=2E > > I inflate the bag midwater by exhalling exhaust bubbles into > the bag=2E Your > bouyancy doesn't change and the whole process is controlled > c=2Ef=2E using a reg, > where there is a risk that your reg will besome trapped & > take you to the > surface=2E There is still the same risk with exhaust bubbles=2E Jetstream/Odins were =20= =20 terrible for it because the shape made it easy to put the exhaust port in =20= =20 the bag whilst breathing from it=2E It's very tempting to do and I saw =20 divers twice get caught=2E You need to be equally careful with exhaust =20 bubbles when you have the line and bag so close to your face=2E Lost masks=20= =20 are common too=2E Cheers, Stuart > =2E =20 Visit our web site at www=2Escott-wilson=2Ecom Privilege and Confidentiality Notice=2E This e-mail and any attachments to it are intended only for the party=20 to whom they are addressed=2E They may contain privileged and/or=20 confidential information=2E If you have received this transmission in=20 error, please notify the sender immediately and delete any digital=20 copies and destroy any paper copies=2E Thank you=2E Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd Registered in Scotland No=2E 48951,=20 Registered Office: 6 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6AX=2E UK=2E ________________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses, by Star Internet, delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Control Centre. For further information visit: http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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