The majority of my diving has been wreck penetration in NC. I have had much success with the Manta reels. A bit of tension from the internal spring helps with unintentional line overruns. They work well for shooting an SMB as well. I can’t stand the thumb spools. They have their uses but I don’t believe they have any use for wreck diving, just my opinion. I would say though, if you’re going to worry about price, you’ll be glad you got a good one when you watch someone get a "bird’s nest" inside a wreck at 110’ and have to cut all the line off while you keep reeling and laugh. Good times.