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"Took the reel
to Chuuk, wreck capital of the world. So easy to use with
functional design & positive lock. Perfect for floating a
bag for decompression or tailing out of wrecks. Thanks for a
great tool."
-Michael Napoli
Advance / Rescue Diver
Dives per year: 40
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Manta In
Action!
©1997 Erlendur Gudmundsson
Icelandic Cave Dive Expedition |
"I used the Manta
Reel on the Icelandic Cave Dive Expedition and it proved very
useful. The innovative, self-locking feature proved especially
handy in the deep rift system we were exploring: when I
encountered an equipment problem on the descent, I was able to
let go of the reel, deal with the issue using both hands, and
retrieve the reel from mid-water, rather than having to search
on the bottom. Anyone using a reel should consider
Manta."
-Bernie Chowdhury, Expedition Leader
Icelandic Cave
Dive Expedition |
"Greg, I have had
the opportunity to test the Manta Reel--in the Mud Hole with 6-8
feet of visibility. The reel worked like a charm! It was easy to
deploy, and because of the spring mechanism the spool did not
freewheel. What I like best is that the line cannot
spool off accidentally, not only because of the spring tension,
but because of the notch in the spool. You've got a
"reel" winner. I recommend it highly."
-Gary Gentile,
World Renowned Technical Wreck Diver & Author |
Manta In
Action!
Michael DeCharles (Lakeland
Divers) ©1997.
Equipment: MantaBobline™ with 8' of 3/8" rope |
Manta In
Action!
Michael DeCharles (Lakeland
Divers) ©1997.
Equipment: MantReel™Sr.(320' # 36 line) and NiteRider™
light kit (withNR 800). |
"After a 300ft
dive and you are coming up to your first deco stop, it sure is
great not having to worry about your reel fouling as you deploy
your lift bag. This is when time is critical and you need
equipment that is as worry free as possible. Thank you for the
great product."
-Kurt Lebsack
Santa Rita, Guam
ADV Deep Air/Extended range NITROX/TRIMIX
Dives per year 200+ |
"Our lives depend
upon our expertise, training and equipment. The equipment we use
must be 100% dependable. For that reason, MantaReels are the
only reels we use."
-Rockie Yardley
Developer & Coordinator
Underwater Explosive Recovery Specialist Course
Edmond Okla. Police Dept.
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Manta In
Action!
Michael DeCharles (Lakeland
Divers) ©1997.
Equipment: MantReel™Sr.(320' # 36 line) and NiteRider™
light kit (withNR 800) |
"I have looked
at many types of reels prior to this purchase. The MantaReel has
all of the best options found in reels."
-Vernon Fullerton,
Recreational Diver
North Carolina
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"During my
review of industry product offerings for dive reels, I found
your design to be simple, intelligent and ergonomic. The
materials you use will provide a life time of useful service. It
is also refreshing that you take your product seriously enough
to serialize them for quality control. Well Done."
-Christopher Estkowski
Instructor / Wreck Diver
South Haven, MI
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"Your telephone
service, products and honesty has confirmed to me Manta
Industries Inc. is a professional organization, I shall be proud
to recommend to anyone. I already advised my other dive
friends."
Ernest Tachihara
PADI Dive Master
Hitachinaka City, Japan
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"Rarely does a
product live up to its hype and expectations, but the new
MantaReels by Manta Industries Incorporated do. After a number
of rigorous test dives, the reel remained in perfect operating
condition. As promised the reels never birdnested, free spooled,
or free fell; even after being handled in a silted cave by a
novice cave diver. I was so impressed with the reels that I
decided to let my 3-year-old try to birdnest it, but to no
avail. The reels passed every test that I could fathom with
flying colors and I now consider it the most innovative,
functional piece of dive equipment that I have found. This is a
must have product for those of us who enjoy the beauty of caves,
caverns and wrecks throughout the world. I strongly recommend
that every overhead environment diver get one."
-Chip Skinner
Florida Scuba News
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"The Manta Reel
is the best ever made! I do several types of diving including
cave (limited), wreck, salvage and staged deco. For these
reasons you often need more than 2 hands to utilize other
equipment. Standard reels require both hands, whereas,
Manta Reels allow you to have one hand free. The Manta Reel's
spring-loaded handle reduces task loading immensely. Thanks
Manta!"
-Lisa Carrara
Las Vegas, NV
TDI Staged Decompression, NAUI Master, PADI Dive Master
Dives per year: 100 +
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"Greg, Thanks
for your expert assistance and please keep me informed of up
dates and new items for the U.S. & R team." Reason for
purchasing: "it's the best the industry has to offer."
-Eric Kerecman
Elberow, NJ
Dive Master
Dives per year 100+
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"I'm getting
ready to start a rescue dive class and this reel will be a great
asset to the class. I've read about this reel and was so
impressed with it I had to have one. You have a great product
and I will be doing business with you in the future."
-Rod Gambini
Oakdale, CA
Advanced Open Water
Vally Home Fire Dept.
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"Its size and
weight are great. The spool handle is easily manageable even
with cold water bulky gloves. Generously sized brass sliding
clip. Thanks"
-Lee Kurfist
Northport, NY
Advanced Open Water
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"I liked the
heavy duty construction relative to other reels of similar cost.
The locking handle and wave washer tension control are also
features that made the Manta Reel attractive to me."
-Ronald Uschold
Westchester, PA
PADI Divemaster
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"I'm a new diver
gearing up, and I want to buy the best the first time (to avoid
wasting my time and money). After checking out the competition
and discussions with experienced tech/wreck divers I've
concluded your product to be superior."
-Gina Inzetta
Bloomfield, NJ
PADI - OWI
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"When diving in
the Long Island Sound where visibility is 3 to 5 feet on a good
day, it helps to have the best of equipment."
-Earl Gainey
Bronx, NY
PADI Rescue / ADV OW
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"Hi, I just
thought I'd send you a message to say well done. A friend from
the States has just sent me one of your reels and it is the best
reel that I have ever had, much better than anything in the UK.
"
-Les Maddams
Via e-mail
UK
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" I like the
anti-spill design and the ease of function! Comfortable handle
size."
-Peggy Lehane (Manta Mini)
Guam
Deep Air & Advanced NITROX
Dives per year: 50+
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"Particularly
Appreciate the Anti-Spooling feature. Fabulous design!
Good Grip!"
-Tom Lehane (Manta Jr.)
Guam
Deep Air & Advanced NITROX
Dives per year: 50+
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"Throughtout the
years many of us have tried to modify our reels in various ways
to help with free wheeling and tangles. Yours is the best system
I have seen to date. I look forward to putting your reel to the
test in the near future under the "ice" as well as
some deep wreck exploration on the west coast."
-Dave Anderson
PADI Instructor / IANTD Instructor
100 dives per year
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"Choice of
materials used and the AFS System seem to be superior to
others."
-Thomas Schreyer
Pennellville, NY
Open Water / Wreck & Night diving
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| "This reel was
used in April to locate a Navy Avenger torpedo bomber lost in
the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea is 25% more salty that the ocean.
It was not cleaned off until 4 days later. To my surprise it
still worked perfectly, this was due to the superior materials
used in this product. I always recommend the Manta for our work
& cave diving."
-Thomas A. Jaskulski
Instructor, full cave
Dives per year: 50 - 100
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"My Manta reel
is so easy to use that I am able to deploy my drift diving float
while leading tours in the rough waters of Midway Atoll with my
full attention on the divers, not my gear"
-Keoki Stender
PADI, IANTD Technical NITROX
Dives per year: 500
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"Best reel ever made. Every
other reel becomes a piece of junk in comparison to the Manta
Reel. Worth every penny!!"
Allen Graves
PADI / NAUI Dive Master
Dives per year 100+
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"I've used your
reels in extreme situations, low / no vis, high current deep
& large pacific swells, on nuclear projects, inside the
plants. I've swam circle searches uncovering ungodly amounts of
historical Spanish artifacts. I've used it on land as well as
underwater. 3 reels went down aboard a vessel which sank off of
the Ecuador, dredging into the hull through a cut opening. My
Manta reels led the way in and out for future attempts of
salvage. Thanks, you make a reel tough tool!
-Vincent Trotta
Edgewater Florida
Level of Certification: Commercial , Tech, Scientific
Dives per Year: 600 hours
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Why are people
choosing the MantaReel™ ?
"Because
of the quality."
Norman G. Arnold
San Antonio, TX
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"Because
it will not backlash."
Ryan Hipps
Santa Rita, Guam
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"I
wanted the best reel."
Larry J. Mims
Darlington, SC
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"Great
product, keep up the good work."
Gerald A. Sliker
Charlotte, NC
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"High
Tech Features."
Michael W. Otto
Chicago, IL
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"Because
of the locking method."
Dr. Harold R. Hicks
Algonquin, FL
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"Because
of the "Drag ability"
Stephan Page
Guam
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