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Old 03-18-2019, 09:49 AM   #31
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The more you buy then the more voluble they may be, I suggest that you ask for 20 feet of the flo blue which is a reasonable size order. I am wondering how my Metaltech would look with pastel pink as previously I have used black and amber.


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Old 03-18-2019, 03:54 PM   #32
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Well now we have some numbers. For a minimum run order of say teal in 14 mm small inner diameter band material the buyer has to stump up $2821.50 for the rubber which comes in at 3.75 cases of 400 feet each. I don't know how the company handle the 3/4 case extra unless they sell it as an odd lot of say 50 feet x 6. On top of that is the shipping cost, so maybe we are looking at under 2 bucks per foot if you buy from the manufacturer directly.

If 100 divers wanted 15 feet each then that would be about 30 bucks each, so you need a group of 100 individuals who all want the same band size and color. Maybe create a Spearboard "band bank" for the buying and distribution of desired colors.
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Old 03-18-2019, 04:47 PM   #33
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Well now we have some numbers. For a minimum run order of say teal in 14 mm small inner diameter band material the buyer has to stump up $2821.50 for the rubber which comes in at 3.75 cases of 400 feet each. I don't know how the company handle the 3/4 case extra unless they sell it as an odd lot of say 50 feet x 6. On top of that is the shipping cost, so maybe we are looking at under 2 bucks per foot if you buy from the manufacturer directly.

If 100 divers wanted 15 feet each then that would be about 30 bucks each, so you need a group of 100 individuals who all want the same band size and color. Maybe create a Spearboard "band bank" for the buying and distribution of desired colors.


I’m not spearheading anything like that. This guy seems low key I’m sure he’ll sell me whatever.


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Old 03-29-2019, 12:59 PM   #34
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Re: Band width for carbon gun

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Well now we have some numbers. For a minimum run order of say teal in 14 mm small inner diameter band material the buyer has to stump up $2821.50 for the rubber which comes in at 3.75 cases of 400 feet each. I don't know how the company handle the 3/4 case extra unless they sell it as an odd lot of say 50 feet x 6. On top of that is the shipping cost, so maybe we are looking at under 2 bucks per foot if you buy from the manufacturer directly.

If 100 divers wanted 15 feet each then that would be about 30 bucks each, so you need a group of 100 individuals who all want the same band size and color. Maybe create a Spearboard "band bank" for the buying and distribution of desired colors.


Found the catch on ordering small batches. $45 shipping fee from Ohio to pa and a $15.00 penalty for under minimum order.
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Old 03-31-2019, 02:03 AM   #35
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I received a batch of small ID bands in fluorescent orange. Maybe it was a custom request from the person who ordered it, but I have to say I really like them. You can see those bands from a mile off on the surface, and they are great in open water where boats are around you and you want to improve your visibility in case a boat comes close to you. Not sure if the color spooks fish as that is not a natural color underwater, but so far I haven't noticed any noticeable change. Once you are below 15 feet the color seems to fade out quite well.
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Old 03-31-2019, 09:46 PM   #36
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has anyone tried the red Meandros small ID rubber, made by Primeline? The 14.5mm a sweet size, and apparently calipers pretty close to that
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