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Old 10-26-2011, 11:39 AM   #1
Ursus
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Dyneema vs. Spectra???

My experience has been scuba diving rigs offshore Texas equiped with braided cable attached directly to gun. I am adding a reel to the setup for some extra safety as well as to do some freediving.

What are the pros/cons of Dyneema and Spectra. I know that both are readily used and proven performers for spearfishing. I have seen mention of some pecularityies associated with each line, such as Dyneema won't hold using a line crimps and must use a constrictor knot, Dyneema having superior abrassion resistance, and Spectra makes a better reel line because it's more flexible and has a little strech, etc.... What is truth and fiction.

Please shed light on the advantages and differences of these two lines.


Thanks
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