Float line on a Polespear

[ILDiver]

Not exactly. No youtube video that I could find, so let me see if I can put it to words.

1) Take two pieces of tubing longer than you think you need to make the two loops and their knots.

2) Take a piece of cord (Dyneema, Spectra, nylon whatever, just strong cord about 4mm thick I guess) about... hmmm.... 6 - 8 inches long

3) Tie a big knot in each end of the cord, double overhand knot or something (someone else may have better knots or cord choices)

4) Insert one end of the cord into the one piece of tubing and tie a constrictor knot (as described above)

5) insert the other end of the cord into the other piece of tubing and secure with a constrictor knot

What you have know is 2 pieces of tubing connected by the cord

6) Fold the cord in half (the two pieces of tubing are hanging side by side)

7) Insert the cord into the pole spear so the out the other side is a loop

8) Take the free ends of the tubing and pass them through that loop and pull them down tight so the cord is now half hitched around the pole spear.

You Now have the two band hanging from the end of the pole spear.

9) Tie your first overhand knot to make the big loop the size you need

10) Once you find the length you like, tie the second over hand knot to create the smaller loop.

11) Once you have that to proper length trim the free ends of tubing


IF I have time tonight I will try to take and add pictures to illustrate the steps tonight

[cody909]

Thanks, awsome advice, A pic would beee nice if you have time :]]
I think i got it tho
Any advice on sugical tubing size/strength?

[ILDiver]

Measure the tubing you have now. It is probably a good size. I have not re-banded my polespear yet, so I'm not sure. I will measure my band when I get home. I'll have to order a stretch of tubing too, or pick it up when I get to Florida.

[cody909]

Ohhh the tubing i have now, Its like not sugical tubing its like thick rubber.
Heres a few pics of my current band, never been used in the ocean, only swimming pole...






Sorry camara is bad at close up pics.

I dont know how to meassure that, dont you gotta messured the wall size?

Thanks cody

[ILDiver]

You'll need inside and outside diameters. The good shops will help you with recommendations if your not sure.

If I was reworking your spear there, I would remove those steel crimps holding the cord into the tubing and tie the new rubber onto that cord. The constrictor knots I mentioned would act like those steel crimps.

If you cut the your current band (don't do it, this is an example) you would have the first part of what I was talking about, right before you tie the overhand knots in the bands.

[cody909]

Thanks, Time to head to a scuba shop :]]]

[ILDiver]

I made this video. I may redo it later. I need to polish a few things in my deliver and my "studio"

YouTube - Rigging the band on a PoleSpear

[cody909]

Thank you so much
Helped out tons
Ill mabe do it soon if i get the money or need it that bad,

Also, instead of using a constrictor knot, wouldnt it be easyer to use a ZIP tie?

Just curious

Thanks -
Cody

[ILDiver]

I don't like zip ties. I always get scratched up by them. Especially in the water for some reason. I'm not sure if you can get them tight enough, but I'm sure you can. Others may use them??

[bgill]

I'll use zip ties in a pinch - But a nice constrictor knot is better!