Much of the plastic, which is very tough, can also be pushed into the ground for extra stability. The tightener can be put onto twine that is already installed and twisted to take up slack without cutting the twine. It is easy to readjust the tension in the future. The carry handle has a hook on the reel frame for attaching it to a fence wire. They are designed to hold 1640 feet of twine or 656 feet of hot ribbon.
Geared reels have a Three to One ratio.
This means that for each turn of the handle, the bobbin spins three times. When rewinding long lengths of twine or ribbon, the extra cost of the geared reel is a worthwhile, time-saving investment. Replacement bobbins for the Stafix reels are available, but they are not designed for quick replacement. Go fly a kite and try one of these reels. The Rod Post Reel and the Neck Strap Reel have much greater capacity than the NZ reels.