Classic Guideline Reels by Dive Rite

Classic Reel Features

Dive Rite classic series stainless steel guideline dive reels come in variety of sizes with many unique features and a price that makes them a terrific value.

Adjustable Handle: The handle and frame of Dive Rite Classic Reels comes with a series of pre-drilled holes. By unbolting the handle and frame from one another, and then re-bolting them in different positions, you can make a variety of changes. You can adjust handle height to better fit hands of different sizes. You can also position the handle for right- or left-hand operation, or make a side-mounted handle.

Channeled Handle: The top of the handle has a molded-in channel. This makes them conform more naturally to the shape of your hand and helps better cradle light handles.

Positive Lock-Down Screw: The lock-down screw is positioned so that it passes through the frame and into a space between the spool's ribs. Even when fully extended, it does not touch the spool (or put unnecessary stress on it). Yet, because it rests between the ribs, it prevents any possible movement of the spool.

Permanent, Flush-Mounted Axle Assembly: The axle is permanently attached to the frame. The spool locks in place with a simple "E" clip. This results in a lower profile, eliminates the possibility of spool lockup, and helps ensure that the axle never goes out of adjustment. It further simplifies the removal and replacement of the spool. This is not only helpful in sorting out line jams, but it also enables you to keep several different spools on hand, each carrying a line of a different weight. You can then select the spool that contains the line whose weight is best for a given dive.

We are often asked 'What is the tested breaking strength?' Unfortunately there are several different types of synthetic polymers sold as nylon and no standards for the test methodologies, so it's impossible to compare published ratings from different sources. Our supplier tested both the Hi-Viz Dacron line and a widely used white nylon guideline found on reels with the same method at the same time. The results show both have several hundred pounds of breaking strength and the Hi-Viz line is stronger. Frankly, both are more than strong enough for diving purposes.

Basic Care and Maintenance for Your Guideline Reel

As with most dive equipment, you should rinse your reel with fresh water following each dive. You should also periodically disassemble the reel, and remove any build up of salt or sediment on its internal parts. We recommend pulling some or all of the line off the spool before each dive, then rewinding it neatly but not too tightly, so as to prevent the possibility of jamming during line deployment. If the line on your reel is new or very dry, we recommend pulling the line off into a bucket of water. This will moisten the line, precluding it from swelling on the reel and further preventing the possibility of jamming or damaging the spool. Finally, too much line on the spool can cause jams during initial deployment, if you are having a problem with jams try removing 10 or 15 feet of line.

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