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> From: SCUBA or ELSE! Diver's forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Kuty
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> I've used spools reels and other atrocities and reached the conclusion
> that
> the least problematic with gloves is a big SIMPLE reel.  The smaller ones
> and the complicated ones with an automatic clutch etc. tend to make your
> life miserable with those gloves.  I, personally, don't like spools at all
> due to their tendency to fall from my hand and start rolling down, when I
> am doing deco and REALLY hate to chase it downwards :-)  But that's
> probably only clumsy me.

I prefer a larger reel too, but have found that if I'm using a spool and it
gets away from my hand, I can simply "ok" on the line and let the spool
drop. Once things settle down I can pull the spool back up and rewind simply
enough. Another reason why I carry a spare bag and spool though. ;-)

Mike


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>                     Kuty