ROB ALLEN SPARID EVO RAILGUN 80cm

Where to start! The Rob Allen Sparid would have to be the best selling speargun on the market with tens of thousands in use all around the world every year.With a limited Lifetime warranty on core components you know you’ve got support when it matters. Rob Allen has huge confidence in his line of products, and he wants to ensure you do too.The Sparid EVO carries on the Rob Allen legend with some changes to keep it at the top of the game. Effectively the Sparid EVO is the specifications that Rob himself uses along with some colour changes.It would be safe to say that the Rob Allen line of spearguns are legend in the spearfishing industry with hundreds of records and countless happy customers coming home after a successful day spearfishing, thanks to Rob Allen spearguns.Working directly with Rob Allen we developed a gun that captures all of Rob’s personal favourite gun components to build the next generation of Sparid.The camouflage gun barrel along with twin 14mm power bands supply the optimal amount of power to a 7mm shaft without overpowering the shaft and sacrificing accuracy. The twin 14’s also allows for an easier loading experience and reduces recoil, further improving accuracy.Sparid EVO Upgrades include:2x 14mm high-performance Rob Allen Power bandsBlackout handleGhost camo barrelAnd includes the classic Sparid features:Low profile semi-closed muzzleRobust lightweight integrated rail barrelErgonomic pistol grip handle with loading butt and soft-touch overgripSpear activated line releaseSolid anchor point with swivel shark clipThe best quality Rob Allen blue 16mm powerband with dyneema bridleHD 400lb monofilament shooting line7mm hardened spring steel spear with tri-cut tip, HD barb and pinEasy disconnect gun bungee with swivel clipField-friendly no tool maintenanceRob Allen is known worldwide for his meticulous attention to detail and testing of every change made on his guns. He does not change for the sake of it, but only to continue to evolve the perfect tool for hunting our waters.Robs methodical approach and grueling testing in South Africa and around the world has led to a series of developments which are now industry standards.The Rob Allen Sparid Railgun is the workhorse of the Rob Allen range and includes all the features needed to bring home your next family meal or that trophy fish you’ve been stalking for months.Features include:Low Profile MuzzleThe semi-closed Rob Allen muzzle is a perfect example of efficient effective engineering. By looking closely at the key requirements for accurate shooting, ease of reloading and ease of maintenance Rob Allen worked to reduce the overall size and weight and minimise the amount of material around the spear to ensure easy target acquisition and reliable consistent aiming.Replaceable PowerbandThe ability to replace the factory powerband and/or add a powerband without any tools has allowed divers to fine-tune their Sparid Railgun quickly, to account for conditions and target species. Hunting fish in and around the rocks, simply run 1 16mm powerband. Find yourself in clear water hunting Spanish Mackerel at range, no problems, add an additional 16mm from your gear bag quickly to increase power.Integrated Rail Alloy BarrelRob Allen pioneered the use of an integrated aluminium rail barrel into his guns decades ago to help support the shaft and increase barrel strength. This allowed for a lightweight gun with much greater power while remaining laser accurate. This barrel design continues on today using the highest aerospace-grade alloys to create a reliable lightweight and efficient barrel as the backbone of your speargun.The Rob Allen Vecta 2 handle and mechanismThe handle and mechanism of your speargun are vital. The wrong shape and angle will result in difficult aiming and inconsistent accuracy due to recall. Rob Allen works endlessly on small minute details on his Vecta series of handles to make them an easy, accurate and reliable system for hunting fish.The latest Vecta 2 handle offers:Active stainless steel line release working off the sear, this eliminates any issues with shooting line tension and shaft load. This result in a more consistent release and trigger pull. Ask any target shooter and repetitive consistency is the key to accuracy.Large rounded spear through to allow a wide range of shafts and shooting lines to be used with minimal wear. 6mm-8mm shafts are no problem.Ergonomic handle with soft-touch over mould designed to direct and reduce recall and muzzle lift and give a comfortable, secure and consistent grip with a natural and easy reach to the trigger. It’s all about maximizing energy to the spear and accuracy.Solid anchor with swivel shark clip. A solid and reliable attachment point for your float line. When you get the shot on that fish of a lifetime you don’t want to worry about whether your gun will come back.Rob Allen 7mm Spring Steel SpearIt’s no secret Rob Allen makes the straightest toughest spears around. The spear design is classic Rob Allen and has again become a reference point for spears the world over, many times copied but never bettered.Heat-treated spring steel Hardened to 2100mpa resisting bending and breakingMachine ground tri-cut tip for busting through scale and boneHeavy-duty zinc electroplated outer coating to resist corrosion and glareTwo loading notches that are smooth and rounded to fit dyneema bridles perfectlyDrilled and smoothed shooting line anchor pointEvery Rob Allen shaft is straightened and tested by hand to ensure the straightest most accurate spear you’ll ever useHD spring stainless steel pin and thick heavy-duty stainless steel barb resists sheering even on the biggest fish and are all tuned to engage and lock on the penetration of the fishTool Free Maintenance and ServiceThe coastlines of South Africa and Australia are remote, harsh environments and all tools and equipment should be cleaned and maintained. Rob Allen spends more time than most in the middle of nowhere hunting elusive species with very limited equipment. Rob Allen’s focus from the beginning was to be able to clean and replace spears, powerbands and shooting line with minimal tools. As a result, a simple wash down in freshwater, band, spear and shooting line replaced by hand when necessary is all that’s needed. Simply take a couple of spare rigged spears and some premade looped powerbands and you’re good for your next week-long spearfishing adventure.2x 14mm Rob Allen Powerband:The engine for your speargun. The key to a consistent and powerful speargun is the powerband. Rob Allen has spent countless hours working on the band lengths and latex composition of his signature powerbands to ensure minimal energy drop over time and consistent band stretch and energy levels. This combines to give you a reliable power output and aiming point. Combined with lightweight and streamlined dyneema bridles, these bands are magic. By tuning the band length to the sweet spot for the rubber, Rob can perfect the band and power for each length speargun.HDPE gun bungeeHDPE gun bungee with swivel clip and 400lb reinforced monofilament rigging. The gun bungee and swivel clip keep the shooting line at the perfect tension and allow for some give in the system during the shot and fight. The swivel clip helps when removing fish from the spear and allows for a fast changeover in the event of a damaged or jammed spear. HD 400lb mono has excellent abrasion resistance and will handle a huge amount of abuse over rocks and coral.