Very interesting video Rob, thank you for sharing the knowledge. It is amazing how Rob Allen designs equipment based on science and experience, the thing that's even more amazing is that Rob will always happily share it with us.
Love your work! Would have been great to have this video back when i started out spearfishing, found out a lot of these simple things the hard way. +1 for the figure of eight rope tying, and I'm very interested to try swapping out a float anchor for that reef hook. Cheers
Hi Rob, I was wondering where I can purchase all clips and lines, along with fish line. I have tried looking online to hopefully order in but no luck. Thanks for everything, love your videos. Cheers from the US
I am impressed with the second mask you introduced, could you please tell me the model of it and its corresponding snorkel that is nicely use to breath at surface...? I experienced buying a snorkel with shutter on the tip completely horrible to use and its design is useless.
Just a quick question, how do I get a swivel on the handle if it's fixed? If there's no way to remove and replace? Thanks for the very informative tips on your video btw!
The first Vecta handles had a long hex nut that was screwed from both sides. You needed a tool to hold this hex nut while you undid the screws from both sides. A very thin spanner can do it. About 10 years back we changed this design to a screw/socket system on the Vecta 2. If you have the Vecta 2, hold the handle out like you were going to shoot, the 2 screws to be removed are on the right side. The left side are mock screws, part of the cheek plate, don't try as they won't move, they are just part of the molding. Take out the 2 long self tapping screws and pull the 2 cheek plates out from the rubber grip. The old swivel will drop out if it is the newer Vecta 2 model.
I have never had such a request, most use them full length for blue water. I'd just use a standard float line that you can wrap. I do have a video showing this.
Well my initial idea was to be able to use the same setup both for the shallows and occasionally when using a boat. I see that there is some kind of Velcro strap and maybe this can be used to reduce the length when needed?
@@AleksPetrovProspecting The single Velcro strap is intended just to keep control once wrapped. If you had 2 the yes you could strap/restrict a portion so it doesn't all unravel.
Instead of a fish stringer, I prefer a Dark laundry mesh bag, You carry all your tuff over the shoulder in the bag and stuff the fish inside also (great lobster bag)
Hi Rob, we recommend a 4mm, 3 strand polypropylene because it can be spliced. Good idea to stretch it out if it is new and rub/drag a rag alone to get the twists out while one end is tied up.
the purpose of the float line/buoy is for 3 main reasons 1. to be visible at the surface for boats 2. to be able to hang fish from buoy 3. to mark spots also convenient if you have a larger buoy to rest on by using it as a flotation device having a reel is great to add to a float set up since if you shot a larger fish you can use the reel alone with help of the float to put tension on the fish. i have both and its my fav set up
hello I am from Portugal - islands of the Azores was wondering how can I get ne one Boya Rigid Rob Allen 12 liters as the one presented in the video. thanked .I wanted to buy a one I am grateful for help in a hurry
Valved snorkels that are low quality, tend to be difficult to get water out the end. The normal J snorkel means you can get water out quicker and minimise water resistance and weight.
J snorkel the way to go but I tend to carry valve snorkel in the event waters are rough. Feel like the J snorkel fills quicker An is harder to clear in rough water multiple times an you get mouth fills of water an valves also fill but tend to be easier to clear In rougher waters . Right tool for the job I suppose. My opinion but opinions are like assholes everyone has one! Safe hunting
Gostaria de comprar uma Rob Allen 120 moro no Brasil como posso compra pelo preço da ir ?? Ou algum patrocínio faço muitos vídeos posso bota sua propaganda
180,000 people now know how to properly wind cord/rope. Great video! Thanks!
😜👍
thumbs up, for the coiling tip alone
Proof that Rob Allen gear is backed by knowledge and experience! Mahalo mate.
Thank you man, buying a Rob Allen just because you made this extremely informative video!
Very interesting video Rob, thank you for sharing the knowledge. It is amazing how Rob Allen designs equipment based on science and experience, the thing that's even more amazing is that Rob will always happily share it with us.
Greetings from Shellharbour Australia , Thanks for the tutorials Rob !
Love ya work mate !
BLOODY BRILLIANT VIDEO THANKS ROB
Figure 8 float line technique, brilliant thank you!!
You're welcome 👍
Old dogs can learn new tricks! Thanks, Rob
Great video and well explained with lots of tips that place this video in a top spot. Cheers.
Many thanks.
Dont forget a good soled diving boots, I used to walk long distances to and from the water over rocks/corals
Uk 🇬🇧 here great info love your guns 😁👍🏻🧜🏻♂️
Love your work! Would have been great to have this video back when i started out spearfishing, found out a lot of these simple things the hard way. +1 for the figure of eight rope tying, and I'm very interested to try swapping out a float anchor for that reef hook. Cheers
Hi Rob,
I was wondering where I can purchase all clips and lines, along with fish line. I have tried looking online to hopefully order in but no luck. Thanks for everything, love your videos. Cheers from the US
i learned again. thanks Rob🤟
👍
Great advice. Concise and to the point!
Many thanks.
HEY ROB YOU THE BEST
thanks 👍 and a knife is very important 👍
Agreed.
excellen time video Rob. some great tips and innovation
15 dislikes are the 15 fishes Rob Allen hit w this setup...
I am impressed with the second mask you introduced, could you please tell me the model of it and its corresponding snorkel that is nicely use to breath at surface...? I experienced buying a snorkel with shutter on the tip completely horrible to use and its design is useless.
Good common sense video. Thanks for posting.
Just a quick question, how do I get a swivel on the handle if it's fixed? If there's no way to remove and replace? Thanks for the very informative tips on your video btw!
The first Vecta handles had a long hex nut that was screwed from both sides. You needed a tool to hold this hex nut while you undid the screws from both sides. A very thin spanner can do it. About 10 years back we changed this design to a screw/socket system on the Vecta 2. If you have the Vecta 2, hold the handle out like you were going to shoot, the 2 screws to be removed are on the right side. The left side are mock screws, part of the cheek plate, don't try as they won't move, they are just part of the molding. Take out the 2 long self tapping screws and pull the 2 cheek plates out from the rubber grip. The old swivel will drop out if it is the newer Vecta 2 model.
@@RobAllenSpearfishing THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR!!! APPRECIATE IT!!! Sadly I don't own any Rob Allen's yet, but thank you again 🙏🏼
Thanks you . From Tunisia.
Hey Rob, any tips on how the length of a blue water bungee can be adjusted for the shallows?
I have never had such a request, most use them full length for blue water. I'd just use a standard float line that you can wrap. I do have a video showing this.
Well my initial idea was to be able to use the same setup both for the shallows and occasionally when using a boat. I see that there is some kind of Velcro strap and maybe this can be used to reduce the length when needed?
@@AleksPetrovProspecting The single Velcro strap is intended just to keep control once wrapped. If you had 2 the yes you could strap/restrict a portion so it doesn't all unravel.
I LIKE SO MUCH THIS EQUIPAMENTS! \0/
Salute do Brasil
Instead of a fish stringer, I prefer a Dark laundry mesh bag, You carry all your tuff over the shoulder in the bag and stuff the fish inside also (great lobster bag)
Ottimo 👍👍👍
Hey im new to this does your bouy line attach to you and the gun or just the gun.
Only to the gun.
Great video, but please don't hook the buoy to a living coral, but rather a dead stone.
:)
Hi what is the cool little vignette that you play at the very end there with the Maori Warrior singing? Thanks!
Very helpful, thank you
Hi Rob, can you please let me know what kind of float line that is? Material (polypropylene)? How thick? Twisted or braided? Thank you so much!
Hi Rob, we recommend a 4mm, 3 strand polypropylene because it can be spliced. Good idea to stretch it out if it is new and rub/drag a rag alone to get the twists out while one end is tied up.
@@RobAllenSpearfishing thanks for your reply!
Could we have a tutorial for a rob allen EVA chained setup ?
Is that a potato bass speared at 7:23?
Question......is a speargun that FLOATS better than one that doesn’t float?
It is best if it floats when the spear is out but not good if it floats with the spear in.
can you use a reel instead of a float line
the purpose of the float line/buoy is for 3 main reasons
1. to be visible at the surface for boats
2. to be able to hang fish from buoy
3. to mark spots
also convenient if you have a larger buoy to rest on by using it as a flotation device
having a reel is great to add to a float set up since if you shot a larger fish you can use the reel alone with help of the float to put tension on the fish. i have both and its my fav set up
hello I am from Portugal - islands of the Azores was wondering how can I get ne one Boya Rigid Rob Allen 12 liters as the one presented in the video. thanked .I wanted to buy a one I am grateful for help in a hurry
I am just learning this sport and my question is, why not take the valve to snorkel in the end ? i hope you response ...
Valved snorkels that are low quality, tend to be difficult to get water out the end. The normal J snorkel means you can get water out quicker and minimise water resistance and weight.
J snorkel the way to go but I tend to carry valve snorkel in the event waters are rough. Feel like the J snorkel fills quicker An is harder to clear in rough water multiple times an you get mouth fills of water an valves also fill but tend to be easier to clear In rougher waters . Right tool for the job I suppose. My opinion but opinions are like assholes everyone has one! Safe hunting
Rob thinks of everything, must have experienced many wardrobe malfunctions to work all that out.
hello what is the languor of shock cord diameter 14 of roballen tuna crossbow 110 cm of arrow 6.75
2 x 60 cm x 14mm rubber is good for 7 mm spears. We do not make 6,75 mm spears but it should be fine if you use 62 cm rubber lengths.
@@RobAllenSpearfishing think you
Where can I get that float line with the loops on the ends.
Depends where you are in the world.
RobAllenSpearfishing I’m in San Diego,Ca.
@@hobie278 Try our USA distributor, Vanessa or Greg.
Freedive Shop
2500 Del Monte St. Suite 110
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Tel: 916-371-3410
RobAllenSpearfishing Thank you I’ll give them a call
Placed my order today. Thanks for the help.
I've been trying to find away to this in my country !! how do I get pass the custom ??
Where do you live?
Brunei Darussalam .. i fear if i order one it might not get pass through the custom .
West Noor Azli
Tanzania or Indonesia?
haha my country is Brunei Darussalam . in the island of Borneo . :(
West Noor Azli
Ok, you will have to find out from your countries custom officials what is legal and what is not. We can send gear no problem.
WOW!
Hai roben, are you open store? I want to buy the machine
Intersting
Gostaria de comprar uma Rob Allen 120 moro no Brasil como posso compra pelo preço da ir ?? Ou algum patrocínio faço muitos vídeos posso bota sua propaganda
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