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Brand: Dive Rite

Located in: Add-On Gear, Reels

North Florida cave diver, Woody Jasper, first invented sidewinder-style reels around 1980. Less likely to entangle than other reels on the market, Woody's original reel was made of aluminum and a PVC spool. The side-handle style of the reel lent itself to exploration because it could easily switch from hand to hand while laying out line. Twenty years later, sidewinder-style reels were popularized in the technical diving community when DIR enthusiasts began using them for paying out line in deep caves at high speed on a DPV. Our Sidewinder series of reels are designed to be anti-jam by using precision machine tolerances between the frame and thespool making it nearly impossible for the line to slip between the spool and the handle. Choose between our Sidewinder Cave Primary (RE50400) with 400-feet of #24 braid line our Sidewinder Wreck Primary (RE50250) that has 250-feet of #36 braid line, both with extra large stainless bolt snap.

It is available in two types,

1) Cave 400' #24 Braided Nylon
2) Wreck 250' #36 Braided Nylon

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use(5), Functional(5)

Best Uses:

Cold water(3), Professional(3), Recreation(3), Warm water(3)

Describe Yourself:

Advanced diver(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Reel

By Coleen

from Colorado on 5/26/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Improves Diving Experience, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Professional, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Professional Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dive Rite Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel:

I use this reel for deep penetration and cross lines for wrecks. The side handle makes it real easy to use, espically turning around in low to zero vis. It is also an easy one to teach wreck students with. I dropped the reel on a tile floor and broke the "winder knob" off. Dive Rite sent me the replacement part the next day. It may be a good idea to keep one or two in your kit.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Primary reel

By Dr. C

from Orlando, FL on 5/14/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Won't jam

Cons:

Hard plastic reel

Best Uses:

Cavern/cave/wreck diving

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dive Rite Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel:

This is a nice reel in that it will not jam and the I prefer the side winder reel. If I had to spend the money again I would purchase a similar reel from Salvo Supply because it is made of 100%derlin, which is a superior product to hard plastic. My Dive Rite reel has not broken but I know of others whose has.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Reel

By Mike

from Boston, MA on 3/5/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Improves Diving Experience

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dive Rite Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel:

If you're in the market for a reel look no further.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great reel, but...

By Scott

from Orlando, FL on 1/23/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Won't jam

Cons:

Spool is plastic

Best Uses:

Cavern, cave, wreck, Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreation, Warm Water

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dive Rite Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel:

Very nice reel. I prefer the side winding handle over the handle on top. This reel won't jam. The only negative is that the spool is made of a hard plastic, which has the potential of breaking. Salvo supply makes a reel & spool that is 100% delrin which makes it superior to the DiveRite reel.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Well-Designed Reel

By Patrick

from Virginia on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Lightweight

Cons:

Cost

Best Uses:

Professional, Recreation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dive Rite Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel:

Dive Rite made a very well-designed reel with the Sidewinder. Its design allows you to wind up the reel, like a spool, if a jam occurs. I use mine primarily for wreck exploration with the #36 wreck line. The nylon drag screw works simply and very well. With its simple design, I think it is over-priced but it is a high quality product. Make sure you are experienced and have the proper training before trying to use a reel.

Customer Reviews about the Dive Rite Sidewinder Primary Reel at Leisure Pro