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View Poll Results: What kind of line do you use? | |||
Monofilament | 73 | 61.86% | |
Spectra | 16 | 13.56% | |
Dyneema | 18 | 15.25% | |
Kevlar | 4 | 3.39% | |
Other | 12 | 10.17% | |
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11-12-2014, 03:45 PM | #61 | |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
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11-12-2014, 06:57 PM | #62 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
no problem, cable is a deathtrap waiting to claim its next victim. i think theres always been a 50/50 split with big mono and cable for YFT. Not sure if there is any extra distance or accuracy with spectra vs cable. my shots arent consistent enough to accurately say yes or no but I'm sure its an improvement
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03-01-2015, 03:49 AM | #63 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
+1 vote for clynema
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03-01-2015, 06:37 PM | #64 | |
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Thanks Rob, learned a lot of good stuff from you. I am a long time fan of your guns (still shoot a couple of green handles, if they ever break, i will try the Vecta) Keith |
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04-07-2015, 03:59 PM | #65 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
Hi, I need to replace the 300lb small coated cable i have used in the past. I have ordered some Salvimar Clynema but while i wait for the order I have rigged some Riffe 600lb Spectra which is relatively easy to handle in the water and very fast. My main concern is how best to connect it to the create the loops on the shaft and at the swivel end? So far I have used a double figure of eight with a lightly pinched crimp to hold the ends clean but was wandering if getting rid of the crimp and just use a drop of glue and perhaps use a different knot like the Palomar might be better?
P.S. I have not tried the Neptonics spectra line but it looks very similar to the Zing it arborist line which I found tangles too easily in the water... |
06-03-2016, 09:06 AM | #66 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
SK90/99 Dyneema is the best material to date... you know its good when you try to cut through it... even with a brand new Stanley type blade its difficult.
I can't find this particular material listed/quoted on any spearfishing manufacturers sites (perhaps that's what Clynema is?) mainly because they want their products to be proprietary but its mostly Kite surfers who use it for their kite lines so its gotta be good... I use it for my wishbones and the rigging on my inversion set up... and also for the spear line for some of my guns... nothing else even comes close regarding durability and strength... Last edited by artiz; 06-03-2016 at 09:17 AM. |
06-03-2016, 09:22 AM | #67 |
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I've been using a waxed Dynema that I bought from Mark at Spear Shack in OB for several years with zero problems. I am still using the original line with no signs of abrasion. Not sure what its called, or where else to buy it but I would love to have a spool of it.
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06-04-2016, 12:09 AM | #68 | |
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Make sure the line you choose is very tightly braided, the looser stuff is easy to back braid but isn't as tough and causes extra drag . I got some .080" from Mako it's some tough stuff and braided so tight it's water proof ! |
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06-09-2016, 03:15 PM | #69 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
At Neptonics we feel that if you're a new diver it's best to start with Mono. It has memory is easy to change out and won't tangle on you. If you haven't got the breathhold and are experienced enough to remain calm under water Dynemma can get you into a lot of trouble as it can and will wrap you at some point. Not knowing proper line management will definitely play into this as well.
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06-09-2016, 03:59 PM | #70 | |
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Whilst I appreciate the need for safety regarding new divers I'm not so sure I 'feel' the same way as you or for your reasons either... both tangle. 'Horses for courses' - mono for some guns... dyneema for others... I wouldn't allow over caution to get in the way of practicality would be my own personal approach... new diver or otherwise. Besides that's why most of us take 2 knives... just in case. Last edited by artiz; 06-09-2016 at 04:17 PM. |
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06-09-2016, 06:09 PM | #71 | |
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06-09-2016, 06:48 PM | #72 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
You'd best tell us more then...
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06-09-2016, 09:07 PM | #73 |
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06-09-2016, 10:08 PM | #74 | |
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Ive never met a diver that took more than one knife. |
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06-09-2016, 11:00 PM | #75 |
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Re: Best Spearfishing Line?
I use two knives ,one on the forearm the other on the inner calf.
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