Basic Line Tie-Offs with a Spool and Reel

[@timgosling6189]

If I can put a couple of things out there? For line laying I prefer to use a proper reel, pretty much identical to yours, because it will generally have more line on it, you can lock it easily and I find it easier to manipulate. I'd use a finger spool if that was all I had, but if you are planning on laying line, I'd always take a reel. Second, especially in wrecks there can be a lot of growth on the metal fittings and your simply tie-off can completely disappear. If find it easier then to use a double-ender to secure it so you don't have to root around in the weed and stir stuff up trying to undo it. Last, it wasn't that clear and apologies if I'm wrong but it looked like on exit you were winding the reel to pull yourself along, at least to some extent. Keep tension, yes, but more than that can dislodge things you've tied off to and even break the line. Nice video, and just the right steady pace with the line.

[@VancouverDivingLocker]

Thanks for pointing all that out! I appreciate the amount of detail you were able to see! I always have at least two; I have my primary reel and finger spool as my secondary or "safety" spool as a back up. I like to teach people to use both because you should be proficient with either. Spooling up a lot of line without a handle is just such a pain! I think I know what you're talking about with the double ender and securing the end of the line, but if you have an example of it I'd be happy to have a look. I'm glad you caught that at the end there actually, it does look very close to me being pulled by the line! Since there was no movement at depth it was really easy to move along with little effort which is why it kind of looks like I'm pulling myself, but all I'm doing is kicking just enough to keep up with the line. I see a lot of people get tunnel vision on reeling in and getting out that they forget to watch the slack so it was more to demonstrate taking your time, doing it slowly and properly in practice so you don't make mistakes when you actually go inside wrecks. Good catch!

[@timgosling6189]

@@VancouverDivingLocker I went out back and did a quick double-ender demo here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3Pdhnlvq6Z1nLM I find this very useful when there's a lot of growth and the knot can just disappear, and even in dry gloves it can be hard to unpick. If the angles make it look like the line is too near the gate you can use a couple of extra turns round the body but I didn't bother for this demo. Also noticed the spiders have been busy over the weekend!

[@ftothel794]

this is awful. After you place the line, wrap TWICE, then start deploying. Also, always carry the double-ender with you; never leave it at the first tie off.