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Old 09-16-2011, 04:59 AM   #1
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Question Quality of the bands

Do you have experience with SPEARIT 16 mm circular bands? Are they ok?
I want to try them so I want to know is it worth to order it from Florida?

Bands that I sow are on the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-8-16mm-O-D...item3a4ed95ae3

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Old 09-16-2011, 05:21 AM   #2
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Re: Quality of the bands

I use that rubber. Very elastic, easier to load and helps with recoil.
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Old 09-16-2011, 05:45 AM   #3
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Very elastic.Not as stiff as I would like it to be for brand new.Other than that it is great.Their prices are hella cheap.I have ordered plenty from them.I would say go for it!
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Re: Quality of the bands

I use the black over amber stuff and it is very good. I especially like the 3/4" rubber for use on single banded euros.
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Old 09-16-2011, 02:51 PM   #5
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Re: Quality of the bands

I've use it a lot, very good rubber.
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Old 09-16-2011, 04:11 PM   #6
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Re: Quality of the bands

That's primeline. Good bands.
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Old 09-16-2011, 06:34 PM   #7
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Re: Quality of the bands

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That's primeline. Good bands.
that is kent elastomers not primeline. It is not as good as primeline but works fine.
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Old 09-16-2011, 06:59 PM   #8
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Re: Quality of the bands

Yes they are a great resource and their rubber is good too. I like the 15mm stuff they sell as well.
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Re: Quality of the bands

Thank you for reply.
It is cheap, so if it is good as you wrote, I must test it!
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Old 09-17-2011, 12:46 PM   #10
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Thank you for reply.
It is cheap, so if it is good as you wrote, I must test it!

It seems you are from Croatia and if so, then maybe the amber is a better fit for your type of spearfishing. Jon at spearitco says that he keeps amber colored bands because Croatians always ask for it. Somehow it seems that the black bands spook fish in Croatia. Personally I prefer the black over amber as they give better UV protection for the rubber.

As for the Primeline being better than the spearitco stuff ... I don't think so. I use both and they are both very good.
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Old 09-17-2011, 12:50 PM   #11
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It seems you are from Croatia and if so, then maybe the amber is a better fit for your type of spearfishing. Jon at spearitco says that he keeps amber colored bands because Croatians always ask for it. Somehow it seems that the black bands spook fish in Croatia. Personally I prefer the black over amber as they give better UV protection for the rubber.

As for the Primeline being better than the spearitco stuff ... I don't think so. I use both and they are both very good.
Yes. I will ask for black because of UV protection. If it is close good as primeline than it is good band. I will try it.

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