If a couple of onces makes a difference with your safety then you shouldn't go! And no the DM and Capt Piers wanted to know so he could throw them away! As I said once you get your hands on Reed's Rod you never want to let go! Also hard to hear your buddy trying to get your attention banging fiberglass! A lot of DMs prefer Reed's Rod to other Tank Bangers because they get attention from the other divers. All the DMs in Beqa Lagoon use them and aboard the
Fiji Aggressor III as well. I agree with IdiveChick Buy both and donate "The Spike" to Davey Jones!