RA Scorpia v Sparid

[aussiebushman]

hey guys im interested in either buying a RA Scorpia or Sparid.
Extreme Spearfishing this is the scorpia at $395 with float and rigline
Extreme Spearfishing and here is the sparid at $485 also with float and rigline

The sparid is only an extra $90 to buy so it isint to much so im just wondering if you guys have any first hand use with these guns ? have u guys had any problems with these guns? and what would your choice be?
Also i will be diving around rocky reefs and caves maybe 25m deep at max depth and was wondering if a 1.1m gun would be suitable for reefs in shallow water and for going a bit deeper for bigger pelagics. Would a 1.1m gun with a single rubber take down a 20kg kingy?? Thanks for all the help and your comments will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Aussiebushman

 

[CarbonCod]

Hi

I have a Rob Allen 90 Vecta Caranx 20mm band
It's the same as the sparid, but the sparid has 16mm band.

Anyways the 20mm band is one of the hardest 20mm ones I have loaded, also there is only 1 hook on the spear all the way back. My trigger broke it is a plastic trigger, and the gun shoots low. It's not my favorite gun, but otherwise it is very well made and sturdy. I also have a Rob Allen 140 carbon turbo/tuna railgun. And that is one of my favorites, so I was dissapointed in the vecta sadly.

I guess the difference between the sparid and scorpia is that the sparid supports 2 bands the scorpia only 1, also the sparid might have a 7mm spear vs 6,5mm for the scorpia. Personally I think one 16mm would suit this gun better than my 20mm. I would recommend the scorpia and see if Rob Allen is the right gun for you. If you plan on shooting many 20kg fish you might want the 7mm spear? But still I would recommend a gun with metal trigger. Althoug I have never had problems with Omer triggers in plastic. It could be that my gun was a "monday" version : )


Hope this helps

 

[Mr. X]

I have a 90cm Sparid. I comes with a 6.6mm spear which has two notches. The gun comes with 1x16mm rubber - which I like & is quite powerful. The Sparid also comes with a double muzzle (which realistically, I might never take advantage of - but I like to have the option). Early Scorpias had no rail but I think the ones in Oz actually do have a rail -- check. The Scorpia might not have a clip on the handle, nor a muzzle bungee -- neither is a big deal/essential but are nice details. I now have a 20mm band on the gun but it's pretty brutal to load - I will switch back to 16mm.

If there is not much difference in price, I would go with the Sparid - but either way I think you'll be happy.

Check specs at: www.roballen.co.za

CarbonCod, contact Rob Allen. If your gun is less than 5 years old they'll likely offer to replace the trigger mech - and if it's older the trigger mechs. are not expensive. It is very easy to do, so offer to do it yourself rather than sending the gun away for repair (which would be slow and expensive). I know Rob & Jeremy would rather see you happy.