I have been looking for information regarding the power (kinetic energy) of the different combination of number and diameter of bands used in Euroguns. I understand that different fishing strategies require different setups. Anyway, it seems to me that even under similar conditions, there is no clear preference for a given combination. I think it would be interesting to know which particular combination of number of bands vs. diameter is most common, if any. Finally, I would like to ask you a question. It is correct to say (assuming all other factors are identical) that two 16 mm bands can produce about 30-40% more power than one 20 mm band? Thanks for your comments and votes.
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Eurogun band poll
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hi Mate
1 20mm band is by far my favourite and it just happens to be that yesterday I got in the pool and did a little Iya pool testing.
The gun I was testing was my Rob allen 110 setup was, 7mm shaft 1.4m long, single 20mm band and dyneema shooting line. Before I got in the pool and my reason for testing was to work out if I should use a single wrap or double wrap of dyneema. I had it setup with a single wrap which from the muzzle to the speartip measured exactly 4.9m.
I jumped in the pool and loaded to the 2nd notch I was thinking that no way will it even shoot close to 5m but I aimed and fired suprisingly the shaft hit the end of the line with very little drop, there was also a little bit of a jerk from where the spear tried to go further by pulling the handle out of my hand.
I did a few more test shots and decided that I should stick with my favored two wraps of line for shots on fish that are slightly more vertical.
Conclusion 1 20mm band with that setup more than impressed me for such a small gun.
Im afraid to pool test my 150 in case the shaft hits the end of the pool which has happened more than once with an old 140.
cheers
1 20mm band is by far my favourite and it just happens to be that yesterday I got in the pool and did a little Iya pool testing.
The gun I was testing was my Rob allen 110 setup was, 7mm shaft 1.4m long, single 20mm band and dyneema shooting line. Before I got in the pool and my reason for testing was to work out if I should use a single wrap or double wrap of dyneema. I had it setup with a single wrap which from the muzzle to the speartip measured exactly 4.9m.
I jumped in the pool and loaded to the 2nd notch I was thinking that no way will it even shoot close to 5m but I aimed and fired suprisingly the shaft hit the end of the line with very little drop, there was also a little bit of a jerk from where the spear tried to go further by pulling the handle out of my hand.
I did a few more test shots and decided that I should stick with my favored two wraps of line for shots on fish that are slightly more vertical.
Conclusion 1 20mm band with that setup more than impressed me for such a small gun.
Im afraid to pool test my 150 in case the shaft hits the end of the pool which has happened more than once with an old 140.
cheers
Theory of a speargun
Energy stored in a band is
E = elastisity*Rubber length*(pi*diameter^2)/4 *
((Barrel length-Rubber length)^2/)2
For the same band and barrel length, 1X20mm will store 400 energy units, while 2X16mm will store 2X256 =512, or 28% more;
3X14 will store 588, or 47% more than 1X20 and 14% more than 2X16.
At the same time, it's important to have the correct rubber length, as energy depends cubically on the rubber length, being maximum exactly when Rubber length =1/3 of the barrel length.
:friday
Energy stored in a band is
E = elastisity*Rubber length*(pi*diameter^2)/4 *
((Barrel length-Rubber length)^2/)2
For the same band and barrel length, 1X20mm will store 400 energy units, while 2X16mm will store 2X256 =512, or 28% more;
3X14 will store 588, or 47% more than 1X20 and 14% more than 2X16.
At the same time, it's important to have the correct rubber length, as energy depends cubically on the rubber length, being maximum exactly when Rubber length =1/3 of the barrel length.
:friday
Ivan,
If the pool slope deeper on one end, take a lead weight and place a mineral water bottle filled with 70% of water 30% of air and close the cap. Float it on the same "surface to your gun aiming depth". This way you get a horizontal shot. 70% of water in a mineral water bottle will make the bottle still float straight up and heavier, good for target shooting. If you want, take off all the label. Wrap around the middle of the bottle with 2" (5cm) dark color duct tape as aiming zone.
Let us know how is the accuracy test with 2 x 16 bands...
If the pool slope deeper on one end, take a lead weight and place a mineral water bottle filled with 70% of water 30% of air and close the cap. Float it on the same "surface to your gun aiming depth". This way you get a horizontal shot. 70% of water in a mineral water bottle will make the bottle still float straight up and heavier, good for target shooting. If you want, take off all the label. Wrap around the middle of the bottle with 2" (5cm) dark color duct tape as aiming zone.
Let us know how is the accuracy test with 2 x 16 bands...
I use a beuchat 96cm reel gun and found the single 16mm grossly underpowered. 2x16mm was to bulky and acuracy sucked. I went to a 20mm Cressi megaton bands from deeperbly and LOVE them. acuracy and power improved and it feels like a new gun.
Willer
Willer
Amphibious,
Interesting. What is deeperbly? Is it online?
oops! Edit. I relized too late you meant deeperblue. By the way, I read the post and saw the pics of the jbl rail you added to your Beuchat. Are you happy with it or would the Wong rail (?)be a better option?
Interesting. What is deeperbly? Is it online?
oops! Edit. I relized too late you meant deeperblue. By the way, I read the post and saw the pics of the jbl rail you added to your Beuchat. Are you happy with it or would the Wong rail (?)be a better option?
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