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Joshua S : Would this reel be ideal for drift diving in Cozumel?Chet T : Yes would recommend.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?TERRY S : Amazing reel; I have used in the past & love the fact the line does not get caught in the reel. This is the 5th Dive Rite Reel I have purchased... unfortunately, everyone in Belize admires my reel and I end up giving it away; which results in my having to buy a new Dive Rite Reel. (I have to stop going to Belize😉)Lisa C : My husband wanted it for Christmas

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2022-03-13T14:53:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent service

Excellent reel, prompt shipping. Thanks

JOSEPH S.

2021-11-03T11:44:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Review: Dive Rite Slide Lock Safety 140' (42.7m) Reel

Purchased this reel after comparing various reels to meet training requirements for a PADI Wreck Diving course. Likes: Solid aluminum frame construction. Hi-Viz Orange colored line. Pre-tied open loop at end of line. Includes a 316 stainless steel, double bolt snap to secure the reel to a ring on your BCD. Simple-to-operate reel locking mechanism is easy to use even when wearing 5mm thick gloves. Dislikes: Like all reels, this reel is not immune to the potential problem of loose line wandering off the reel underwater and potentially jamming. However, with practice, a diver can maintain slight pressure to ensure the line stays taut while laying a line or reeling it back in.

PAUL D.

2020-01-29T01:16:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Reel 54

Looks exactly like advertised. Works great. Love it

Lisa C.

2019-12-09T18:27:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy it now if your looking for a more solid professional reel.

solid piece of gear. I like the locking mechanism. let’s see how long it holds up. but overall the weight of it feels heavier which I appreciate. The way it wraps around my fingers is very comfortable and natural feeling. Easy to hold/lock with left hand and wind with the right. The snap ring appears to be of the highest quality. very worth the money. but it now

Jamie D.

2017-01-09T12:21:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Good choice

Good choice for price, will see how it holds up with use.

Chet T.

Dive Rite Slide Lock Safety 140' (42.7m) Reel Specifications

  • Purpose

    Primary Dive Reel for Cave/Wreck Diving

  • Line Material

    Braided Nylon

  • Line Diameter

    073" (1.86mm) #24

  • Line Length

    140' (42.7m)

  • Line Tensile Strength

    220 lbs (99.80kg)

  • Reel Materials

    Spool: Injection Molded Polycarbonate
    Handle (Frame): Aircraft Grade Aluminum w/Black Hard-Coat Finish

  • UPC Code

    8796420031640

About Dive Rite Slide Lock Safety 140' (42.7m) Reel

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent service

By JOSEPH S.

Excellent reel, prompt shipping. Thanks

Reel 54

By Lisa C.

Looks exactly like advertised. Works great. Love it

Evolving over the years from one of Dive Rite's original products, a basic dive reel, the Slide Lock (SL) line of reels is in no way basic. Its evolutionary roots stem from serious cave exploration where a variety of reels were needed to safely conduct just one dive. Today, many manufacturers make dive reels, but only Dive Rite has the SL Reel, a reel that quickly and easily locks and unlocks the spool with just one hand. No more tightening or loosening a lock-down screw. Using either hand, and with a simple thumb flick, the SL spool can be locked or unlocked even while wearing thick gloves.

The 140' (42.7m) spool of braided #24 line provided is perfect for a cavern/safety reel or for shooting lift bags. Available in white or orange line. A spring loaded, self-lubricating locking pin engages with the injection molded, polycarbonateplastic spool, to either lock the spool in place or release it for use. When unlocked, the reel is free spooling meaning that there is no ratcheting action like on other locking reels. The free spool allows for a smooth and effortless deployment of line. The side handle design allows you to quickly switch the reel from hand to hand while deploying line no matter what type of thermal protection you're wearing. It also provides the flexibility to use your hands for other tasks while still holding the reel.

Securing the reel inside a pocket or to a D-ring on your rig is simple and safe with a marine 316-grade stainless steel shackle snap securely attached to the reel. Gone are the days of a double-ended bolt snap that can easily be lost or roll open. The shackle snap is low profile for efficiency yet won't accidentally undo from the reel. Want to use a different type of snap, no problem; you can easily change it out for a different solution. The SL comes with a line stop attached to the loop at the end of the line. This line stop is designed to self-center on the reel and nicely fits into the line guard. With a little separation in the line as it loops through the line stop, grabbing the line loop with gloved fingers is easily done. Reel handle is made from a sturdy corrosion resistant aircraft grade aluminum with a black hard coat finish.

Dive Rite Slide Lock Safety 140' (42.7m) Reel Features

  • Slide Lock Safety Reel:
  • Quickly & Easily Locks & Unlocks Spool w/One Hand
  • Locking/Unlocking Mechanism: Thumb Activated, Spring-Loaded Self-Lubricating Locking Pin
  • Locked or Unlocked Even while Wearing Thick Gloves
  • No More Tightening or Loosening Lock-Down Screw
  • Unlocked: Free Spooling, No Ratcheting Action, Smooth & Effortless Deployment of Line
  • Reel Line:
    140' (42.7m) Spool of Braided #24 Nylon
    Perfect for Cave Primary
    Available-In White or Orange
  • Side Handle Design:
    Allows Quick Switching Reel from Hand-to-Hand while Deploying Line
    Easy, No Matter Type of Thermal Protection You're Wearing
    Provides Flexibility to Use Hands for Other Tasks while Holding Reel
  • Spool: Injection Molded PolycarbonatePlastic, Resists Cracking & Warping
  • Handle: Aircraft Grade Aluminum w/Black Hard-Coat Finish
  • Shackle Snap: Corrosion Resistant, 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel
  • Low Profile Shackle Snap Designed for Efficiency
  • Line Stop:
    Attached to Loop at End of Line
    Designed to Self-Center-On Reel
    Fits into Line Guard

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Quickly & Easily Locks & Unlocks
  • One Hand Operation
  • Thumb Activated, Spring-Loaded
  • Spool: Injection Molded Polycarbonate
  • Handle: Aircraft Grade Aluminum
  • Low Profile Shackle Snap

What's in the box:

  • Slide Lock Safety Reel
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty