Scubapro Reef Hook

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It is said the reef hook is invented in Palau, but this 100 % sure. Other places in the world, where reef hook diving is common, are The Maldives, Komodo, Raja Ampat and French Polynesia Gather up the sail and as neatly as possible tie those lines around the bottom of the boom using a “reef” or “ square” knot. But what if the knife goes away, or you can't get to it, or whatever? Then it comes down to being able to release the connection to your BC, or that of another incapacitated diver. I personally think any type of typical bolt snap that has a "hook" of sorts in it can be dangerous in this situation. I prefer an attachment of this type: That’s where a reef hook comes in. Instead of using your hands to grab onto something in strong current, the reef hook does all the work. When used correctly, this nifty tool can make unmanageable conditions workable for the underwater photographer, resulting in stunning images of current-ridden environments.

You will likely have to lower your main a little to get these fastenings loose, but once the sail attachments have been returned to their full normal positioning, you can haul away on the main and feel the boat wake up once again, with a full throated breath of breeze. Trident Stainless Drift Reef hook with 50" line and easy release master clip from LeisurePro.com To some extent, mainsail reefing has turned full circle. First there were simple reef points – short rope pennants that could be used to gather up parts of a sail to reduce its area. Then there were rotating booms, around which a sail could be wound to achieve the same effect – roller reefing, in fact. It was slow, particularly when ‘shaking out’ the reef. But it was simple and reliable.A common mistake is to attach the reef hook too high up on your BCD. You don’t want to attach it higher than your midsection—in strong current this pivot point will effectively tip you forward, making it difficult to take images. But as the current goes around the sides the velocity increases dramatically and where it goes over the top of the bonnie or pinnacle, particularly if it is shallow, the velocity is at its maximum.

You each get a great view, you can see each other, see what each other are seeing and this is great for those after dive moments when you can say to each other about how close that shark came or did you see that Napoleon Wrasse hovering above your head?

When attaching yourself to the reef hook, use a sturdy attachment point that is strong enough to support your weight.Avoid putting too much weight on the hook or pulling too hard on the reef. This can cause damage to the surrounding ecosystem and potentially harm the wildlife that lives there. Happy Holidays! As this other article states, we would recommend that you lead the reef line aft (as I am sure the others already are) to accompany the main halyard. This is the safest, simplest and most functional method of adding a 4th reef in our opinion. We have an unrivaled commitment to our customers, offering a professional, friendly service and giving unbiased advice - whatever your needs. We do not, and will not compromise on the service that we offer at any time. I have a Beneteau Oceanis 50 with 3 single line reefs (In boom pulley cassette) Plus 2 cringles for reef 4. The bottom line is hook diving is different. If you're going to engage in the activity, you need to make changes to the way you do the dive. Think about the process, visualize what's going to happen on the way out, as you hook, as you unhook and as you head towards your safety stop. It's not inherently dangerous, or at least no more inherently dangerous than diving is anyway.