Question Im looking to buy fold spear for lionfish?

[Itsdavidyang]

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a specific product. I bought a fold spear years ago but it looks like it’s not being made anymore. My bag and the spear itself is wearing out. Does anyone have one they would sell? Link and pic below

FoldSpear Folding Polespear - Spearfishing World

The unique patented folding design uses an internal shock cord which allows the Foldspear to collapse to a length of only 14–easily storing in its custom holster. It can then be drawn and readied in seconds. Let’s be clear about how this works because it’s really cool! The foldspear operates...

www.spearfishingworld.com

 

[Johnoly]

....I’m looking for a specific product.....fold spear

For lionfish, make sure you check your dive area's equipment rules. In many countries they have "length" limits on the spear or that the allowed product must be marketed specifically for Lionfish to be legal.
But there are many other options for folding pole spears. Typically manufacture's call them " Travel Pole Spears" and you can easily search for them. JBL, Cressi, Neritic, Neptronics, APlus, Biller, and many others all sell sectional spears. Fold Spear was nice because it was meant to be assembled like a camping tent pole with a bungie in the hollow tube. But many problems were posted with the natural tendency for the bungie to age & stretch which then make the sections come loose.

If I'm traveling with a suitcase I currently use a Cressi sectional spear that screws together in 3 sections and will easily fit inside my (checked luggage) suitcase.,,, But I'm waiting for the new Koah Lionfish Spear that I saw at the factory 2 weeks go and it's really sweet IMHO.

 

[Ministryofgiraffes]

For lionfish, make sure you check your dive area's equipment rules. In many countries they have "length" limits on the spear or that the allowed product must be marketed specifically for Lionfish to be legal.
But there are many other options for folding pole spears. Typically manufacture's call them " Travel Pole Spears" and you can easily search for them. JBL, Cressi, Neritic, Neptronics, APlus, Biller, and many others all sell sectional spears. Fold Spear was nice because it was meant to be assembled like a camping tent pole with a bungie in the hollow tube. But many problems were posted with the natural tendency for the bungie to age & stretch which then make the sections come loose.

If I'm traveling with a suitcase I currently use a Cressi sectional spear that screws together in 3 sections and will easily fit inside my (checked luggage) suitcase.,,, But I'm waiting for the new Koah Lionfish Spear that I saw at the factory 2 weeks go and it's really sweet IMHO.



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I have that one, affectionately called 'The shotgun' by the diveguides in Ambergris Caye

 

[Soloist]

I have the MAKO 3 in 1 Aluminum Travel Pole Spear from @MAKO Spearguns. Versatile and portable. Absolutely no complaints.

MAKO 3 in 1 Lightweight Aluminum Travel Pole Spear

The Traveler Pole Spear is perfect for small to medium size fish and perfect for travel, it's made of aluminum and measures up to 79 inches long

makospearguns.com

 

[Itsdavidyang]

For lionfish, make sure you check your dive area's equipment rules. In many countries they have "length" limits on the spear or that the allowed product must be marketed specifically for Lionfish to be legal.
But there are many other options for folding pole spears. Typically manufacture's call them " Travel Pole Spears" and you can easily search for them. JBL, Cressi, Neritic, Neptronics, APlus, Biller, and many others all sell sectional spears. Fold Spear was nice because it was meant to be assembled like a camping tent pole with a bungie in the hollow tube. But many problems were posted with the natural tendency for the bungie to age & stretch which then make the sections come loose.

If I'm traveling with a suitcase I currently use a Cressi sectional spear that screws together in 3 sections and will easily fit inside my (checked luggage) suitcase.,,, But I'm waiting for the new Koah Lionfish Spear that I saw at the factory 2 weeks go and it's really sweet IMHO.



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Thank you everyone for the responses. I’m shooting lions primarily in Florida. I want this specific product because it folds away onto a thigh pocket so I can have it tucked away on a dive unless I specifically need it. The other spears you guys have listed are good for travel but I am looking for the product I initially listed specifically so it can accompany me on a dive. Thanks!

 

[coldwaterglutton]

You might be able to make your own with an aluminum bungee rod like used in a camping tent?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808645653949.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.53.59e04bdaUGODom&algo_pvid=7259263f-ce52-4315-975a-e0e69f50ff3e&algo_exp_id=7259263f-ce52-4315-975a-e0e69f50ff3e-26&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%223%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2127.60%218.83%21%21%21200.28%2164.09%21%402101ef5e17457053165846442e18ad%2112000046871393336%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=23T20hnZefxy&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

 

[happy-diver]

Mate not only are you a glutton but you're also a genius

Hey why don't you put the complete word glutton under coldwater so it's not fragmented

coldwater
..glutton

looking less than genius

 

[Itsdavidyang]

You might be able to make your own with an aluminum bungee rod like used in a camping tent?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808645653949.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.53.59e04bdaUGODom&algo_pvid=7259263f-ce52-4315-975a-e0e69f50ff3e&algo_exp_id=7259263f-ce52-4315-975a-e0e69f50ff3e-26&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%223%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2127.60%218.83%21%21%21200.28%2164.09%21%402101ef5e17457053165846442e18ad%2112000046871393336%21sea%21US%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=23T20hnZefxy&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

I definitely can and might have to, was just looking to see if anyone had one already.