Replacing line release

[smee]

Broke the line release on my RA last weekend. No dive shops on the island so will have to install the replacement myself & I'm not too sure how to go about it or if mucking around with the line release will effect the trigger & operation of the gun. any tips appreciated.
Thanks,
Sean

 

[foxfish]

As a temporary option you can wrap an elastic band around the barrel just in front of the trigger guard & trap your line under it.

 

[James T]

Smee - I have replaced the line release on my RA and it is a very simple procedure if you are just a little mechanically minded.

I have an Aluminium 90 and the opening up of the trigger mechanism is achieved through pushing out the plastic pins (about 2-3mmin diameter if I remember correctly) (just use a blunt nail or small screwdriver if you don't have a punch) Then the trigger mech can be taken out as a cartridge from above. There is another plastic pin pushed through to hold the trigger mech in place. Let me know if you need more help I can take mine apart via pictures and show you if you need it

How old is you gun? - there are new handles on the market now called 'vectra' or something like that - I don't have one of those but the older version.

 

[smee]

Thanks all for your replies. The gun is an aluminum 130 with the vectra handle & The rail makes it difficult to use an elastic band to hold the line. I've found some pictures of a rabitec trigger mech and I think I'll be able to find my way around id they are not too different.
Cheers, Sean

 

[Pastor]

All the best with that if you're going to dive in. Why not take some photos so that we can all learn from your experience?