Sea Archer Hawaiian Sling
Sea Archer Hawaiian Sling
Includes: The sling, patented (self grasping) spear cup, our standard "Heavy" band, two band plugs, band plug tool and includes our new heavy duty boat bag with stainless cord lock... (LMS, reel, shaft and slide ring are not included)
All Sea Archers are fully upgradeable for use with our LMS (Line Management System) which allows for direct tether, or tether with reel, or tether with float line. For all lined set ups, we recommend a 9/32" tandem slide ring shaft for use with our LMS. (please see FAQ "spears" for more information)
New design allows for quick and thorough fresh water flush.
Sea Archer will work with all traditional shaft diameters (1/4", 17/64", 9/32", 19/64" & 5/16"). We prefer the smaller diameters... less than 5/16".
All Sea Archers and accessories are designed to accommodate right or left handed people.
Sea Archer - The finest Hawaiian Sling you can own! (Pat. 9316458)
(Sea Archer, like all true Hawaiian Slings, has no trigger... and is therefore legal to use anywhere that non-triggered spearfishing devices are allowed.)
What spears will work with Sea Archer?
We offer slide ring shafts in two versions: one with a Hawaiian flopper, and one threaded to 6mm on the front for use with a slip tip.
We also offer a top quality free shaft version of this same spear with Hawaiian flopper. (All shafts are 9/32" diameter x 60" long... please see our store for more details.)
Sea Archer will accept any standard diameter Hawaiian sling shaft - (1/4", 17/64", 9/32", 19/64", 5/16"). For free shafting we prefer the smaller diameter spears - less than 5/16". (All of the spears/shafts that we sell are 9/32"x 60" long.)
For a lined spear we suggest using our LMS (line management system) along with a 9/32" shaft with a tandem slide ring.
How easy is it to change or tighten the bands?
Very easy. The tool is really like a specialized cork screw. (You can see the similarity immediately). You screw it into the band plug and then you can use the tool to extract the plug, as well as insert the plug into a new band.
What is the correct band tightness and spear cup position?
1- Correct Band Tightness - After your band and plugs are in place, grasp the Sea Archer by the band, directly above and in line with the barrel, with the unit hanging straight down. The distance from the back of the barrel to the band - (not the spear cup) - should be about 3.5" or about 4 finger widths. Our replacement bands all come with some extra length and one angled cut to aid in threading it through the spear cup. To shorten the band to the desired length, simply remove the plugs, and use scissors to cut off the ends of the band, a little bit at a time, until you get the tightness you want. Then slide the spear cup into the correct position - (you will need to stretch the band on both sides of the spear cup in order to slide the spear cup to the proper position.) If you are looking for a specified band length, it will be approximately 28" to 29" from cut end to cut end.
2- Spear Cup Position - Following a similar procedure, position the spear cup so that when you hold the unit by the spear cup, with the unit hanging straight down, the spear cup is directly above and in line with the barrel. Ideally, when you first begin to draw back with the spear in place, both the upper and lower parts of the band should begin to tighten at the same time.
How powerful is Sea Archer?
Sea Archer's design allows you to draw at a higher power than any other Hawaiian sling... this is primarily due to Sea Archer's archery style draw and spear cup... that is the reason we don't carry a "light" band. (All three of our band options are viable hunting bands.) We offer 3 band sizes/powers. We refer to them as Medium, Heavy, and Extra Heavy... (We are labeling our band powers to conform to the common terminology in the Hawaiian Sling world. We hope this makes it easier for our customers to compare to other slings.) All Sea Archers come initially rigged with our standard "Heavy" band. Again, all 3 of our band powers are legitimate hunting bands. The difference, of course is the size of the fish you would target, and the distance of the shot. In terms of draw weight, the Medium band draws at about 35 lbs, the Heavy draws at about 45 lbs, and the extra heavy draws at about 55 lbs. All Sea Archers come initially rigged with our standard "Heavy" band.
For a lined spear we suggest using our LMS (line management system) along with a 9/32" shaft with a tandem slide ring.
What reels will work with Sea Archer?
Every Sea Archer will readily accept our dovetail reel mounting bracket on either side - (Right handed or Lefty). The bracket will accommodate our own Sea Archer lined reel and many other reels that use a standard dovetail mount such as the Rob Allen Vecta. Our reels work amazingly well along with our patent pending LMS (line management system) leaving no annoying loose line around you while you are diving or preparing for a shot...This is another Sea Archer game changer!
How heavy is Sea Archer?
Fully rigged and ready to go, Sea Archer weighs less than a pound. It is slightly negatively buoyant which we have found to be the most useful. It doesn't sink quickly, and it won't float away.
How heavy is Sea Archer?
Fully rigged and ready to go, Sea Archer weighs less than a pound. It is slightly negatively buoyant which we have found to be the most useful. It doesn't sink quickly, and it won't float away.
How easy is it to change or tighten the bands?
Very easy. The tool is really like a specialized cork screw. (You can see the similarity immediately). You screw it into the band plug and then you can use the tool to extract the plug, as well as insert the plug into a new band.
Before you begin, please note the marks on the new band, as well as the angled end.
To install your new band:
1- Using your Sea Archer band plug tool, remove the band plugs from the old band and then pull the band - (along with the spear cup) - out of the Sea Archer.
2- Now pull the old band out of the spear cup - (leave the small piece of rubber intact on the spear cup itself).
3- Take your new band at the angled end and thread it through your spear cup - (it will help to wet the end, and stretch it a bit from both sides of the spear cup to get it started… also keep in mind the orientation of the Sea Archer logo on the back of the cup so that you finish with it right side up - this is for looks only… the orientation does not affect the function)
4- Stretch and pull the band through the spear cup to the designated silver mark.
(If you lose the mark, the spear cup goes approximately 12 1/4” from the shorter-bottom end after cutting off the angle.)
5- Cut off the angled end of the band straight across at the designated mark - (near the angled cut) - with a good pair of scissors. (End to end length should now be approximately 28"-29".)
6- Now insert the band ends into the appropriate Sea Archer band tubes from behind - (the longer end goes on top).
7- Finally, use the tool to insert your band plugs into each end of the new band - (wetting the plugs will help you with inserting the plugs)… you may also find that a small amount of water based food grade silicone “Trident” on the end of the plugs will help a bit… especially with the extra-heavy band… don’t use much).
To install your new band:
1- Using your Sea Archer band plug tool, remove the band plugs from the old band and then pull the band - (along with the spear cup) - out of the Sea Archer.
2- Now pull the old band out of the spear cup - (leave the small piece of rubber intact on the spear cup itself).
3- Take your new band at the angled end and thread it through your spear cup - (it will help to wet the end, and stretch it a bit from both sides of the spear cup to get it started… also keep in mind the orientation of the Sea Archer logo on the back of the cup so that you finish with it right side up - this is for looks only… the orientation does not affect the function)
4- Stretch and pull the band through the spear cup to the designated silver mark.
(If you lose the mark, the spear cup goes approximately 12 1/4” from the shorter-bottom end after cutting off the angle.)
5- Cut off the angled end of the band straight across at the designated mark - (near the angled cut) - with a good pair of scissors. (End to end length should now be approximately 28"-29".)
6- Now insert the band ends into the appropriate Sea Archer band tubes from behind - (the longer end goes on top).
7- Finally, use the tool to insert your band plugs into each end of the new band - (wetting the plugs will help you with inserting the plugs)… you may also find that a small amount of water based food grade silicone “Trident” on the end of the plugs will help a bit… especially with the extra-heavy band… don’t use much).
> One important note: If you use anything slippery like dish soap or silicone to rig your unit, rinse it off thoroughly... especially on and inside the spear cup. You don't want the spear to slip within the spear cup. Keep it clean from anything oily, slippery, even fish slime. If it ever gets anything on it, just rinse it clean in the water... and make sure the spear butt is clean from contamination too.
What is the correct band tightness and spear cup position?
1- Correct Band Tightness - After your band and plugs are in place, grasp the Sea Archer by the band, directly above and in line with the barrel, with the unit hanging straight down. The distance from the back of the barrel to the band - (not the spear cup) - should be about 3.5" or about 4 finger widths. Our replacement bands all come with some extra length and one angled cut to aid in threading it through the spear cup. To shorten the band to the desired length, simply remove the plugs, and use scissors to cut off the ends of the band, a little bit at a time, until you get the tightness you want. Then slide the spear cup into the correct position - (you will need to stretch the band on both sides of the spear cup in order to slide the spear cup to the proper position.) If you are looking for a specified band length, it will be approximately 28" to 29" from cut end to cut end.
2- Spear Cup Position - Following a similar procedure, position the spear cup so that when you hold the unit by the spear cup, with the unit hanging straight down, the spear cup is directly above and in line with the barrel. Ideally, when you first begin to draw back with the spear in place, both the upper and lower parts of the band should begin to tighten at the same time.
How powerful is Sea Archer?
Sea Archer's design allows you to draw at a higher power than any other Hawaiian sling... this is primarily due to Sea Archer's archery style draw and spear cup... that is the reason we don't carry a "light" band. (All three of our band options are viable hunting bands.) We offer 3 band sizes/powers. We refer to them as Medium, Heavy, and Extra Heavy... (We are labeling our band powers to conform to the common terminology in the Hawaiian Sling world. We hope this makes it easier for our customers to compare to other slings.) All Sea Archers come initially rigged with our standard "Heavy" band. Again, all 3 of our band powers are legitimate hunting bands. The difference, of course is the size of the fish you would target, and the distance of the shot. In terms of draw weight, the Medium band draws at about 35 lbs, the Heavy draws at about 45 lbs, and the extra heavy draws at about 55 lbs. All Sea Archers come initially rigged with our standard "Heavy" band.
All Sea Archer Hawaiian Slings are made in the USA
(Sea Archer, like all true Hawaiian Slings, has no trigger... and is therefore legal to use anywhere that non-triggered spearfishing devices are allowed.)