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Dyneema (UK source anyone ???)

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I got mine from Picasso America ordered on line and had it within a week. (girlfriend said it was a bit much ordering 'string' from America.)
 
Doesnt Dave have some?
We have a kitesurfing shop in the village so we get it from there but theres loads of online kite shops or chandlers but do you really need dyneema for a reel? Wont ordinary nylon line do?
 
Ed,

Im with Alison, try a kitesurf shop but not many will have spools, it usually comes in made up linesets of 27m x 4 with sewn in loops. Some shops will sell off the spool and its almost always 300lb (maybe a bit overkill). If you dont like nylon (mono) why dont you try one of the rod and line anglers "super braid". its really thin, supple and strong and will be much easier to knot/splice than spectra/Dyneema.

ben
 
You don't really need dyneema for a reel it is overkill.
And in fact 2-3mm nylon braid is much easier to work with and a lot easier and safer than a superbraid.
It is also much cheaper than all the others , dyneema is only really used for shooting line.
 
Cheers guys - any links to online shops (you guessed it.. short of trying the local needlecraft shop small diametre line is in short supply here in Guernsey... guess I could get some 4 inch rope from the ship chandlers..).

Cheers
Ed
 
Try [ame="http://www.google.co.uk/search?hs=acl&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&q=dyneema+line&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB"]this lot[/ame] Ed ;) mostly kite shops but some bulk spools if you look zzz
 
Rob Allen Europe have dyneema, mako mono (which I think is the tuna weight stuff smaller RA railguns come fitted with -- and is what I would use as the spear-line for the UK) & "ant line". Also try ebay, for bulk offers with and without a braid covering -- usually it marked for kite, fishing/angling.
 
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Hiya

I know this thread is 6 months old, but for future reference:

Dyneema is not a great idea on any reelgun!! Its VERY slippery and quite difficult to grip, especially the smaller diameter lines.

I've switched to 3mm parachute cord, which you can buy at your local hardware store. Cheap and strong enough!! Unless you're hunting large fish in a very rocky environment, parachute cord will work brilliantly. Not forgetting it is also ridiculously cheap!!

On the smaller diamter reels, i'd also opt for the 3mm parachute cord. If hunting in shallow waters, like 5-15m deep, all you need is about 15m of line on your reel anyways. Remember, your spear plus shooting line will add another couple of meters.

The 3mm line is simply so much easier to grip and hold onto. Your hands will also not cramp up when fighting a large strong fish, like it does with the thinner diameter dyneema. Dyneema is also a nightmare to try and cut with a slightly blunt knife!!(my knife is VERY blunt, becuase i don't like cutting myself!).

So the Parachute cord VS Dyneema cord is won, hands down , by the PARACHUTE CORD!!! Cheaper, easier to grip, easier to cut, easier to knot and oh yes, did i mention cheaper? :D:D:D

Regards
miles
 
miles i took your advice on that about 2 months ago GREAT TIP
Cheers
 
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