Diving Clips and Reel Reviews - Retractors

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Innovative Dive Compass Slate Reviews

Innovative Dive Compass Slate Reviews   Dive Compass Slate

Reviewer: David Smith on 11/26/2008

Good Compass and Slate Combo - This is a good slate and compass combo. You can write on both sides with the attached pencil. With the locking retractor is keeps it out of the way until needed, but handy when you are ready to use it without tugging on you all the time. The only downside is that the compass must be almost perfectly level to use, if it is tilted too much then the dial hangs up on itself and then isnt accurate. For the price it is a good compass, to get 5 starts it would have to allow reading when more out-of-level (but would then cost significantly more, at least when compared to similar compasses).

Innovative Max Force Dive Retractor with Stainless Steel Carabiner Connector Reviews

Innovative Max Force Dive Retractor with Stainless Steel Carabiner Connector Reviews   Max Force Dive Retractor with Stainless Steel Carabiner Connector

Reviewer: Eric Jorgensen on 9/5/2007

Large but strong retractor - I bought this retractor after having wasted my money on two other ones that were not capable of holding my computer off the ground while walking to the water. This one is definitely stronger than most and works well. With my Aeris ai (air integrated computer with compass module) the computer hangs with about 1/2" of line extended out from the base of the retractor. Previously the computer would hang on about 6" of line and swing around. It is strong enough to do the job but not so strong as to be an annoyance. My only complaint is that I thought it was one of the smaller retractors when looking at the picture online. It is a pretty large unit- probably about 3/4 of the size of... View Full Review

Akona Mini Dive Retractor Reviews

Akona Mini Dive Retractor Reviews   Mini Dive Retractor

Reviewer: Anne E. on 8/23/2007

A little inconsistent - one good, one not strong enough - We ordered a couple of these, and one of them gently and easily connects gauges to one BCD, with a handy clip design that allows it to snap into place easily. The other just wasnt as strong, and the same gauges dangle rather than being held tightly in place. It would be fine for a lighter object - I just wish both worked as well as the first one does.

Aeris Dive Instrument Retractor Reviews

Aeris Dive Instrument Retractor Reviews   Dive Instrument Retractor

Reviewer: Leonard Ng on 2/24/2007

Its not really small... - I have no idea how big its gonna be. When it reached me, i didnt expect it to be that big. I need a smaller retractor. But other than that, it serves its purpose. You pull it, it retracts by itself. Good to mount it on your gauge. I dont recommend it to be used with your camera or light. Because when you pull it out, it has a force to retract it. so, youll be tired in no time if you are using your light during night time or using your camera to shoot something. Those coil-lanyard is recommended.

XS Scuba Flashlight / Camera Retractor Reviews

XS Scuba Flashlight / Camera Retractor Reviews   Flashlight / Camera Retractor

Reviewer: Sarah S. on 12/30/2009

How did I live without these? - If youre THINKING about buying one, buy three! I really wish I hadnt waited so long to buy a few of these. Got different sizes for lights, camera, console. Theyre great for anything you like to have close at hand, but since you cant hold everything in your hands...there are these retractors! And when youre done using whatever it is youre using? Just let go! (though I usually give the retractor clip a good tug, just to be safe). Seriously, youll want more than one. And so will your buddy (my husband, who is jealous I didnt get him any!).

XS Scuba Xscerrory Mini Retractor Divers Clip Reviews

XS Scuba Xscerrory Mini Retractor Divers Clip Reviews   Xscerrory Mini Retractor Divers Clip

Reviewer: Joseph Johnson on 2/10/2007

Works well, light spring - Although I love the length of the cable and it works well with no hang-ups, the spring tension on this retractor is very light, not suitable for computers or guages. Use with signal devices or other light accessories is about its limit.

Innovative Retractable Dive Compass Reviews

Innovative Retractable Dive Compass Reviews   Retractable Dive Compass

Reviewer: Richard R. on 2/9/2012

OK, a bit bulky - The compass is obviously the same one they mount on wrist bungies, just mounted on a retractor instead. It could be a lot smaller if integrated into the retractor housing, but I understand what theyve done. The retractor cable seems pretty tough, and the lock switch is nice...I extend the cable about 3" and lock it, just long enough to tuck the compass into my BCD zippered pocket when not in use while leaving it clipped to the nearest D-ring. Actual compass dial seems very good though, hence the 4- vs. 3-star review. I like it better than the more easily locked-up dial on my now defunct Oceanic "Swiv" console.


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