We said it before, and it is worth saying again – a DSMB should be one safety tool that accompanies you on every ocean dive. But it is all well and good having a DSMB, but how are you sending it to the surface? Scuba Diver Editor-in-Chief Mark Evans has a look at the pros and cons of reels and spools.
Lionfish hunt in Grenada
Day three at the Dive and Conservation Fest in Grenada saw boats from dive centres across the island head out on a lionfish hunt.Lionfish...
no mention of the `reels line snagging leaving you with 2 choices, let go of it or be dragged to the surface
I have actually seen people with a badly wound spool having it jam and instead of simply releasing their grip holding on to it and heading skyward, so it is not just reels.
We plan a more in-depth video on launching DSMBs with underwater video when we can get to a suitable location to shoot and we will be sure to stress that then.