Completely new of Sling

[joel mcqueen]

ok the one in the video show a knob which you hold between inside of yuor thumb and fingers .. the other pic shows teak .. that looks like it has a edge ????

[Snapper Mangler]

I think they eveolved the design.
I still wanna know how you attatch a shooting line...

[AdamAquatic]

Originally Posted by grouperdude

ACCESSORIES: The Guerrilla comes with the sling body and handle, powerband, cup, and everything needed to have a fully functioning sling right out of the box(Shaft and Reel not included). If you want to step it up to the next level, the Guerrilla with accept almost any spearfishing reel(we have tried it with Riffe, Hammerhead, Spearmaster, Rob Allen, and Beuchat), a float line kit, gopro mount, and more. We are also working on a line release kit for the sling!

Thanks for the followup. Still though... it's not really ready to go out of the box without the shaft and the slip ring. I have to admit that I really don't know much about slings, so maybe these things are more readily available than I know, but I still wouldn't know what size shaft works best with this sling and where I can get one. That's pretty important. Since none of the accessories can be purchased through the webpage, it would be great if that additional info was added.

That aside, has anyone received one yet? Says they should be shipped in "early 2014"? Has the ship date been delayed?

[grouperdude]

Originally Posted by AdamAquatic

Thanks for the followup. Still though... it's not really ready to go out of the box without the shaft and the slip ring. I have to admit that I really don't know much about slings, so maybe these things are more readily available than I know, but I still wouldn't know what size shaft works best with this sling and where I can get one. That's pretty important. Since none of the accessories can be purchased through the webpage, it would be great if that additional info was added.

That aside, has anyone received one yet? Says they should be shipped in "early 2014"? Has the ship date been delayed?

I understand where your coming from, although you have the inventor posting on here, and you can call him to ask any of you questions.

Slings are not like guns, since you have to actively pull the band back and hold it, individual strength comes into play. I have a half inch band on mine, for some thats too much, others can handle a bigger band.
band size dictates shaft size, depending on how much range you want.

so what I'm saying is that there isn't a prefect package, as everyones needs and wants in a sling are different. I like spring steel shafts because they are cheap others like SS. So if you decide to buy one, call brad and pick his brain before you buy

[AdamAquatic]

Originally Posted by grouperdude

I understand where your coming from, although you have the inventor posting on here, and you can call him to ask any of you questions.

Slings are not like guns, since you have to actively pull the band back and hold it, individual strength comes into play. I have a half inch band on mine, for some thats too much, others can handle a bigger band.
band size dictates shaft size, depending on how much range you want.

so what I'm saying is that there isn't a prefect package, as everyones needs and wants in a sling are different. I like spring steel shafts because they are cheap others like SS. So if you decide to buy one, call brad and pick his brain before you buy

Yeah, I suppose I could call him, but I'm just kicking tires at this point so to speak. Although he and everyone else would probably be better served if he could answer the questions on this thread. Time is finite and every businessman could use less time on the phone answering the same questions over and over. To be honest though, I'm seeing some red flags that concern me. Maybe needlessly, but in past experience, an open ended shipping date has ended in my money being lost.

[grouperdude]

Originally Posted by AdamAquatic

Yeah, I suppose I could call him, but I'm just kicking tires at this point so to speak. Although he and everyone else would probably be better served if he could answer the questions on this thread. Time is finite and every businessman could use less time on the phone answering the same questions over and over. To be honest though, I'm seeing some red flags that concern me. Maybe needlessly, but in past experience, an open ended shipping date has ended in my money being lost.

Brad has been in the game long enough that shouldn't be too much of a concern. I don't know how much time he spends at the computer but maybe he will chime in to address your concerns

[Bmwgsboy]

Would it be possible to pit a trigger or a way to help hold the shaft??

[mnguy]

What's the point of having a trigger on a sling? Might as well use a gun, because that's literally what it will be.

[Bmwgsboy]

Originally Posted by mnguy

What's the point of having a trigger on a sling? Might as well use a gun, because that's literally what it will be.

Thanks for your opinion. I own 5 guns I just wanted something simple, I love my polespears, but due to hand surgery it very hard for me to hold my spear for long while tracking. So I was wondering if there was a way to put some some of mechanism to assist holding on a little bit longer. I am in New Jersey so the non trigger issue is not a problem. I know there has been guys that have put some some of trigger on polespears, just figured the guerrilla might be a better platform for what I'm looking for. Maybe a pin that you can hold down with your palm or finger until ready to let go?? Does not have to be a trigger.

[Chuuken]

I guess it depends on how you define trigger. I made a sling with a sear that held the shaft back while I was looking around for fish. To fire it, I pushed the sear out of the notch it sat in. There are pictures on a different thread, with more in depth descriptions... Let me find it.

Here: http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=158093

The shaft is unable to leave the handle, so I don't consider it a gun. It is just nice not to have to hold onto the spear against the bands the entire time...

Mike

[woodscovehunter]

Personally I am a huge fan of the design, but along with several other people I feel like the price is the only thing deterring me from this product

[Ryanfish]

I was lucky enough to use one of these in the Bahamas right after they came out. I was always a pole spear guy but can say I'm completely converted. I've landed Cobia as well as many large grouper using a the guerrilla sling and reel combo. The shafts we were using were custom made to accommodate a slide ring. I believe brad was in the process of getting these mass produced. The unique way the sling is held along with the forward attachment points of the bands allow weaklings like myself to put some power behind the shaft.

[AdamAquatic]

Thanks for the report. What kind of range were you able to achieve? In the past, slings haven't worked very well for me and I typically get better range and accuracy with a pole spear.

[slingnsteel]

whats the best way to get a length of shooting line out as to not restrict the shaft nor tangle on the shot... i was thinking of holding it with my pinkie or pinch it with the shaft as i drew back essentially acting as a line release? any tips or tricks anyone has used with their guerrilla would be appreciated.

[NHspearguy]

they still make these? i have found a few for sale, but the site says they dont have any?