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Dyneema Wishbone online

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ihab

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I’m trying to decide which Dyneema brand/size is the ideal for a wishbone.:confused:
Reading through this forum, some opt for a 1.5 mm Dyneema………then it goes all the way up to 3 mm Dyneema ??

Browsing the net did not help much……..So for the experts out here:-
1- What size Dyneema is best for heavy duty spearing (1.5mm, 2 mm, ….3 mm)
2- Which Online Stores carry the Best quality/service.
3- Any special brands to choose.

Thank You:)
Ihab
 
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Ihab, the most important consideration is the size of the shaft notches. If you have a Riffe-style shark fin shaft, then you can use thick wishbones - I make my own from 1100# Spectra. Those will outlast your band 10 times over. If you are using the Rob Allen-style notched shafts, you should probably stick with with something 2mm or less. 1.75mm is probably best. These won't last as long, but you can tie your bands to allow you to change the wishbone if it gets frayed - check out Home of HammerHead Spearguns to see the style of wishbone I'm talking about.
 
Thanks Kjflyfish....very useful info indeed.

Actually, I use an RA shaft and a Riffe shark fin style shaft...depnding on conditions........and yes, I recently began tying up the dyneema in this manner...which is Great.
2band4.jpg


The question is....Where to buy good quality dyneema on line.

Cheers (it's amost time to go hunting)
Ihab
 
Thanks Kjflyfish....very useful info indeed.

Actually, I use an RA shaft and a Riffe shark fin style shaft...depnding on conditions........and yes, I recently began tying up the dyneema in this manner...which is Great.
2band4.jpg


The question is....Where to buy good quality dyneema on line.

Cheers (it's amost time to go hunting)
Ihab

Hello ihab ..lots of choices depend where you want to order..
a great dealer / fast/good services is in italy.
contact: antonio las casas..

ref:su-sd-0020
Sagola in Dyneema - bianca spia nera ø 2,0mm - calza in poliestere​
240 kg

Sub-Sagole

that a good dyneema that you can use for wishbone or for reel lines.
DO NOT TAKE DYNEEMA PURA ..too soft and fragile for wishbones ..

Sub-Guantema

this you can buy too !! dyneema gloves ..are incredibles strong on corals..
the bests i ever tested ..i use these every day..
you can say you know me ...you will be welcome..

or you can choose this for reels as many american spearos:
Q-PowerLine Bulk Rolls


or you can order same dyneema as me ``the ``original for reels and wishbones ..white dyneema from south africa same as rob allen or elses..
contact Wayne at ``ORCA``
Orca Spearfishing Products

you have choices of wishbones inserts kits ..do not take the stainless cable are not strong enough..but dyneemas..

E-mail is:
apnea@telkomsa.net


so hope it is help for you
rgds marco
 
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Hello Marc,

Thank you so much for all this feedback....I've already sent email to the Italians and see what happens.....Always nice to hear from helpful people like you.

Cheers
Ihab
 
Do you have a kite surfing school or shop near you? They use dyneema for their lines and often have loads of old bits lying around
 
OH IHAB!!! BUSTED!!!
last minute preparations, trying to make final arrangements to make you the favourite before the big event? :):):)
 
OH IHAB!!! BUSTED!!!
last minute preparations, trying to make final arrangements to make you the favourite before the big event? :):):)

Marwan Marwan Marwan.....Try to rest ..... the days are going to be long....I can already hear those underwater canons you guys are preparing......so let me at least play around with my Dyneema rofl

Cheers
Ihab
 
I came across this store today selling Dyneema for RA wishbones. Based in Bulgaria - looks like they can sell throughout Europe but have some restrictions on other regions:

Rob Allen 1.8 mm Dyneema, Multifibre 1.8mm (260 kg) (Reasonable price & quantities too).

Rob Allen Wishbone Single Antline
i like yr sense of reasonnable prices!!1.50 euros per meter!!

1st )``RA`` dyneema is not from RA ..it is from a factory that i know and will not tell as it was very difficult for me to find..
2nd )1.8 mm dyneema is not 260 kgs but 200..
as 2.oo mm is220/240kgs
3rd)i pay 0.40 euro to a retail shop in south africa and even less but in quantity at factory..500 meters spools..for the 2mm quality ..but they stopped to produced recently now are only 1.8 mm producing..

that the good prices ..but everyones can pay for what ever he likes .!
B. Rgds
marco

 
i like yr sense of reasonnable prices!!1.50 euros per meter!!

1st )``RA`` dyneema is not from RA ..it is from a factory that i know and will not tell as it was very difficult for me to find..
2nd )1.8 mm dyneema is not 260 kgs but 200..
as 2.oo mm is220/240kgs
3rd)i pay 0.40 euro to a retail shop in south africa and even less but in quantity at factory..500 meters spools..for the 2mm quality ..but they stopped to produced recently now are only 1.8 mm producing..

that the good prices ..but everyones can pay for what ever he likes .!
B. Rgds
marco

If you have a 500m roll kicking around I'd be happy to buy a few metres from you. How much for 10m inc. shipping to the UK?
 
If you have a 500m roll kicking around I'd be happy to buy a few metres from you. How much for 10m inc. shipping to the UK?
should not be expensive by letter but, why don`t you buy to closer as to antolas in italy?
this quality:su-sd-0020
Sagola in Dyneema - bianca spia nera ø 2,0mm - calza in poliestere​
240 kg


Sub-Sagole

contact antonio las casas..from me..

as i wish not selling my 2mm dyneema the factory stopped the production for only the 1.8mm one now..so i save for my private use..

let me know rgds marco
 
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