Apeks Ascend Dive Reel
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Product Information
The Apeks Lifeline Ascend Dive Reel is a UK-designed and UK-manufactured SMB reel supplied with 30 m or 60 m of high-tensile, high-visibility line, an integrated SMB attachment point and a user-changeable left or right hand configuration. It is built for divers who want a dedicated, glove-friendly reel for deploying a delayed surface marker buoy.
Who it is for
This reel suits recreational and technical divers who send up a delayed SMB at the end of a dive, and anyone diving in cold water with thick gloves. Because the handle configuration can be changed by the user, the same reel works for left-handed and right-handed divers, and the stainless steel attachment point lets it live on a D-ring, a BCD or in a pocket until it is needed.
Key details
- Line length choice of 30 m or 60 m of high-tensile strength, high-visibility line for low-light conditions.
- Forged and anodised aluminium handle components for durability and corrosion resistance.
- High-grip rubber handle for a secure hold with or without gloves.
- Integrated SMB attachment point for storing and deploying the Apeks SMB.
- Stainless steel attachment point for clipping to a D-ring, BCD or pocket.
- Supplied in plastic-free packaging.
Compatibility and sizing
Choose the line length first: 30 m or 60 m. Both lengths are offered in four color combinations, Black/Orange, Black/Green, Black/Grey and Black/Purple, so you can match or distinguish team members' gear. The left or right hand setup is changed by the user, so no separate version is needed.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Apeks dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help choosing between the 30 m and 60 m line length or setting the reel up for your hand.
- Integrated SMB attachment point for easy storage and deployment of the Apeks SMB.
- High-grip rubber handle ensures a secure hold, with or without gloves.
- User-changeable configuration allows quick switching between left- and right-handed use.
- 30 m or 60 m line options in high-tensile strength, high-visibility line for durability and visibility in low-light conditions.
- Stainless steel attachment point for secure fastening to a D-ring, BCD or pocket.
- Forged and anodised aluminium handle components for strength and corrosion resistance.
- Four color combinations Black/Orange, Black/Green, Black/Grey and Black/Purple.
- Plastic-free packaging for a lower-waste unboxing.
- Designed and manufactured in the UK by Apeks.
| Brand | Apeks |
| Model | Lifeline Ascend Dive Reel |
| Product type | SMB / dive reel |
| Line lengths | 30 m or 60 m |
| Line type | High-tensile strength, high-visibility line |
| Handle material | Forged and anodised aluminium components |
| Grip | High-grip rubber handle |
| Attachment point | Stainless steel, for D-ring, BCD or pocket |
| SMB storage | Integrated SMB attachment point |
| Handed configuration | User-changeable, left or right |
| Colors | Black/Orange, Black/Green, Black/Grey, Black/Purple |
| Packaging | Plastic-free |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in the UK |
| Part numbers, 30 m | RE126010 Black/Orange, RE126012 Black/Green, RE126013 Black/Grey, RE126011 Black/Purple |
| Part numbers, 60 m | RE126000 Black/Orange, RE126008 Black/Green, RE126009 Black/Grey, RE126001 Black/Purple |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Apeks Lifeline Ascend be used left-handed?
Yes. The Lifeline Ascend has a user-changeable configuration, so you can switch it between left- and right-handed use yourself rather than buying a hand-specific model. That makes it easy to match the reel to your preferred deployment hand or to swap it between divers. The high-grip rubber handle keeps the hold secure either way, with or without gloves.
Should I choose the 30 m or the 60 m Lifeline Ascend?
Choose the line length that suits your dive plan: the Lifeline Ascend is offered with either 30 m or 60 m of high-visibility line.
Does the Lifeline Ascend work with thick gloves?
Yes. The high-grip rubber handle is designed to give a secure hold with or without gloves. That makes it practical for cold-water diving, where the listing notes it operates smoothly even with thick gloves.
How do I carry the Apeks Lifeline Ascend on my gear?
The reel includes a stainless steel attachment point so it can be clipped securely to a D-ring or BCD, or stowed in a pocket until needed. It also has an integrated SMB attachment point, so your Apeks SMB can be stored on the reel ready for deployment rather than carried separately.
Review summary
Reviewers consistently describe this reel as solidly built, with stainless hardware rather than the all-plastic feel of cheaper reels. Several note it looks and feels robust enough to last many dives, and one buyer who compared it against other reels in person called it the best of the bunch. A few mention it costs more than budget options, though they felt the build justified it as life safety gear. Buyers picked it up for trips and for progressing into deeper diving, so it suits divers wanting a DSMB reel they can keep long term.
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