Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 72 reviews.
Works great till it doesn't! If you pull all the way out it may not go back in "permanently".I see no way to take these apart to fix shy of cutting them in half!EDIT ...reduced a star as I've had to buy multiple as they just dint last over couple seasons , 3 if you're lucky,Problem is the bail.wears out and won't retrieve all the way after a while.
It lasted 120 dives. I bought this to keep my light secondary dive computer streamlined.Pros:The quick release was easy to use and made it easy to bring my secondary dive computer back to my room after the dives. I always left the Gear Keeper on the BCD.Most of my dives were boat dives, so I did a lot of jumps and it never came off.It was easy to pull the secondary computer, read and release, keeping it streamlined.You can buy several types of quick release connectors and just leave them attached to each equipment. My flashlight, secondary dive computer and underwater camera case all have their own quick connector, which makes it easy to use the retractors.Cons:I was expecting it to last more than 120 dives, but I don't have another product to compare.The cable was made of some sort of steel and it rusted on several places, but it did not compromise its strength.I tried to use WD-40 to make it more smooth, but it broke after I fully extended it 4x. R.I.P.It did not work well with my big flashlight, it was too heavy for it to retract.Other thoughts:I already ordered the replacement, but this time I bought the one that is a little bit stronger, the RT4-5913.
Spend a couple $$ extra and buy RT4-5913 instead. I bought this Gearkeeper RT4-5912 and also the RT4-5913 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A36SL5C/ They are about the same size but the RT4-5913 can hold up to 24 ounces where this one can only hold 9 ounces. I put my mid-sized 1 pound dive light on this Gearkeeper and it started dangling by 1.5 inches. I looked at the cords. The RT4-5913 has a metal leash and this one has a leash that looks more rope-like. The metal one is clearly stronger and doesn't have as much give. Buy the RT4-5913 which is advertised for scuba consoles but I figured flashlights should be heavier than consoles. This product is only good for a 1,000 lumen or less stick light.See photo.
Stronger than you think. I bought these for our dive slates after researching tensions vs weights. They are certainly way strong for slates but I wanted something strong enough that they could be used for other things. They retract with authority holding my Bigblue dive light and will keep my console tucked in close as well. They seem like they are built well and don't weigh too much. I plan on buying more.
Lasted over 5 years! Love it! Using the gear keeper for my company keys is much better than the cheap retractable leashes you may find at a local office store. This is actually the second one I bought. The first one lasted me over 5 years, so I had to get another one. In all the years, it never lost tension. My first one only broke due to age, and lots of user abuse. (I use to swing wrenches with it. I did replace the clip with the smaller one that was on the older model, but the smaller clip can be found on amazon too.
Great underwater gadget. Great underwater gadget!
Perfect for scuba diving. Bought to use while scuba diving to attach gopro to BC. Worked great!
Strong and powerful. This connecting hook is of GOOD QUALITY and value. Bought mine several years ago and it’s still working great.
Easy to use and durable. Easy to use and durable.
Holds my GoBe800 Spot diving light perfect. Needed a retractable cable system for my dive light as I almost dropped it last time. I love it, perfect tension not too much not too little. Holds well on my BCD clip, even got my wife one as she doesn't care for the hand mount she had. Very happy so far hoping for many move lighted dives without not being able to access my light.
Good product. Strong spring to control my console.
Good product. I bought this for travel to attach a small flashlight to a SCOTEVEST I use. When I get into a rental car, usually with black interiors, I can’t see the controls, find the charger locations, find the gas cap opener etc. this will help me keep track of the flashlight and find things I drop in the car. I wish it was a little smaller, but it’s ok form,y intended use.I am not a sponsor of this item and have no connection with the company.
Necessary for a comfortable dive to look in rocks. Does what it says and works great. Real handy.
Scuba retractor. Arrived on time. Looks sturdy and good cord length. Should work fine
quality. Works wellHappy with the buy
Quality. This is a perfect retractor for my go pro camera. Just the perfect amount of tension for easy use.
OK. OK
GOOD GEAR ! use a few of these,.. good well made.. worth the bucks..
Retractable flashlight keeper. Ues it with my flashlight. Works great
Durable - Tested and Approved. A little bit bulkier than I expected but with that bulkiness is the assurance that no matter what its not breaking underwater
Very handy for my diving flash light. It would be good to hold numer of light weight items for hunting, biking, etc. I liked that it keeps my diving flashlight close to my body and not dangling from my wrist. My flashlight was heavy enough to pull the retractable extension line out a few inches as it hung from it. I did have trouble squeezing the release when attempting to release it from the attachment to my BCD. I used pliers at home a couple of times which loosened it enough so I could use my fingers to detach it but still hard for me. Most people would not likely have a problem but I do not have strong hands like a man and have a double jointed thumbs. The product does what it is supposed to do and is light weight and not cumbersome at all.
Es un buen elemento. Funciona súper bien
Retractor. Getting ready to use this product on a dive trip. I am 6’ 4” and like the extension length.
Bit big, but does work well. Bit big, but does work well
Worked great, for scuba diving. I hung a flashlight from this and clipped it to my BCD while scuba diving. Easy access, convenient retraction.
Heavy duty and well made. Since it is for a backup dive light, the most important quality of snug and well made is amply met. Considering the minimal weight of backup light, the pull is stronger than it needs, and it could be a foot longer, but that's nitpicking. As a general impression, I'd say well done!
Way too strong for my purposes. As intended. I knew this thing was robust but you can almost get a workout on the tension if you use it as just an I'D tether.Really awesome. Overkill. But it's why I picked it.
The size isn't crazy large which I like. I have a couple of these. This has just the right amount of tension. The size isn't crazy large which I like. I have a couple of these.
Five Stars. This is an awesome item to secure whatever you want. Well constructed.This is my second, and purchased it for my dive buddy for his birthday who liked mine so much.
Reliably does what it's supposed to - just buy the ... Reliably does what it's supposed to - just buy the right size unit for the weight of the equipment you're going to use it with.
Four Stars. Review the specs. It’s for light weight items. Heavy radios or GPS’ will dangle and be loose.
This should work great for my camera/flashlight. This should work great for my camera/flashlight. Most are too long and they go floating around and are hard to find when you need them.
Very nice keeper. I use it for my foldable dive-knife. Very nice keeper. I use it for my foldable dive-knife. I only give it 4 stars because it is quite large for what it does.
Perfect size and I don't have to worry about carrying ... Purchased this to attach our backup flashlight to our dive vest for night diving. Perfect size and I don't have to worry about carrying a bunch of flashlights. Good quality retractor, very pleased with my purchase.
Keeps things accessible. Works well. Smooth cable pull, light enough tension to hold out for extended periods of time. Same size as the "large" console retractor. Which I feel is the only negative about this item. I'd buy again. Hopefully I won't have too.
... a little cheaper and is but more but I love it. Best scuba purchase I've done in awhile. I wish they were a little cheaper and I'd buy more but I love it. Best scuba purchase I've done in awhile.
but it's good. spring could be a little stronger (don't put anything really heavy on it), but it's good otherwise
Stop Dropping Things Randomly. Awesome accessory for your BC. If you're like me, this is a must have to stop randomly dropping dive lights when not in use.
Nice to have. Worked great for my Hawaii trip and first night dive. I used it for my light and it was very nice to have my light in the same spot and not have it dangling off my wrist. Well worth it.
Saving the light. This was a gift for my son who scuba dives. He seems pleased with it. Uses with underwater lights to prevent loss into the abyss if dropped.
