The Full Reef Hook Tutorial

[@Broughden]

Two considerations. #1 with the rope hook you can tie it off during deployment keeping you closer to the reef if need be. With the coil that's not an option. #2 the coils are typically held together with plastic crimps or swivels which are not that strong and will eventually fail, as one person commented below. With the rope or paracord reef hook its a direct cord to metal connection so less chance of failure.

[@lelandabdmc]

Great video. Hooking was something I had to learn in the moment in the Galapagos. Not exactly a great spot for practicing in easier conditions. Can you do one on deploying the SMB. I still struggle to do it cleanly.

[@InsiderDivers]

Note taken. Will make one some time

[@michaelleach6703]

Great video. I have other products with coils and they often have issues with the coils stretching out and after a few uses they are no longer recoiling very well. In this application, the coil will be completely extended and under a lot of pull. Can you comment on whether these coils retain their ability to snap back well after multiple uses? Thanks!

[@InsiderDivers]

That's a very good point. I would agree that coil will not last forever. In scuba diving as in every Sport there are items that don't last (think tennis strings). So yeah every 100-200 dives or so this item needs to be replaced

[@mysteryliner]

also have the double hook, downside is they're smaller hooks, and i find you're often finding anchor points that are a bit too far behind / under the ledge, so it cant get in

[@InsiderDivers]

There are fans of both types of hooks. My personal feeling is that the smaller hooks actually have more options and when you have found a spot the double hook is just sturdier in the connection.

[@Gino4sky]

Thank You!!

[@BurhanMuntasser]

Thank you for the video. Very informative. Where can one buy the type of reef hook with the coil and bolt snaps you are recommending? I checked with my suppliers and none of them has anything like what you are recommending.

[@InsiderDivers]

On Amazon or Dive gear express. Dive Inn probably too.

[@gmen1305]

I liked my wire coil reef hook until it blew apart on Palau's Blue Corner with my full size camera rig in my hand - gotta act quick to realize what happened, deflate my BCD and find something to hide behind to get out of the current & wait there for the others to finish their dives - sorry, rope for me going forward, there is an easy tip to bundle them up for a quick release

[@InsiderDivers]

There is a tiny risk of a tear indeed. But in my (Simon) experience the hassle and risk of a rope is just too much.