The AP Diving 90m ratchet pocket reel is a compact guideline and surface marker buoy (SMB)reel designed for divers requiring controlled line handling during navigation or signal deployment.
AP Diving compact enclosed dive reel
The unit features a fully enclosed glass-reinforced polymer body housing 90 m of high-visibility Dyneema floating line, with the enclosed design reducing the risk of snagging and bird’s-nest tangles.
A mechanical ratchet mechanism allows unidirectional winding of the line, locking the spool during retrieval. A thumb-operated lever switches between ratchet and free-running modes, with a lock-off feature securing the free-running mode without continual pressure. Audible ratchet clicks provide feedback during winding.
The reel includes an adjustable hand strap and a 115 mm bolt snap for attachment to diver kit or BCD D-rings. Measuring approximately 95 mm in diameter and 65 mm thick, the unit is designed for pocket stowage. The positively buoyant Dyneema line floats above the seabed, facilitating navigation and SMB deployment. Intended use includes recreational and technical diving navigation tasks.
