This gun has never failed me. I since have upgraded the shooting line to double wrapped braided spectra and the shaft to a rob allen oil quenched spring steel 7mm which fit great on the 90cm gun. I added a band as well, but since took it off as the original single band has more than enough power. I have shot a 38" striper and was fine without a reel, just let go of the gun and grab your floatline. Following links were filmed using this gun. 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTH7ZYRVWa4 2) ht...tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVRxJAnxtQE
Great gun the sling last close to 2 years and the rest of gun still working great
The Beuchat Arka Competition Spear Gun is a tough, lightweight band gun, ideal for reef or shallow water spearfishing. The gun has a 25mm (0.98") anodized aluminum barrel, pistol grip style handle with line release and a closed muzzle design. Gun comes equipped with a 6mm (0.24") diameter stainless steel shaft with a Tahitian style single flopper barbed tip. The gun is powered by a screw-fixed 16mm (0.63") power band with an articulated wishbone. The gun also includes a 2mm (0.8") braided polyamide line attached to the spear for easy retrieval once it leaves the gun barrel. The gun is available in multiple length from 50cm to 100cm (19.7" to 39.4").
Chris H
What’s the best upgrades for better performance? Eh,bands,bungees,braid,mono!
Mario C
Not sure if it could take thicker or shorter bands than stock. MFG does not specify
on rigging, i like mono.. but it is quite personal.. i like mono as it easily shows if i rigged it wrong as it keep the mono bent where the turns should sit when rigged, if you twisted it anywhere the kinks would sit in a different place..
great question... but really hard to answer since spearfishing is still fishing and every fisherman, location has its best setup
Chris H
Actually, that’s a great answer, I had made the assumption that the gear makes the gun, but will let the location and species dictate the set up. Thanks
HARRY B
Are there any reels compatible with this gun?
Mario C
Any Beauchat reel should fit it. we are not carrying an at the moment. we cannot recommend cross branding options.
STEFANO G
how long is the shaft for the 50 cm gun? and how long the gun itself? Looking for something that would fit in a 32 inch or 36 inch duffel bag for travel. (i am considering the 60 cm as well)
KEVIN F
shaft is 30"
gun is 27"
33" total length
Shopper
How long is the spear for a 60 cm gun.In inches ?
KEVIN F
The spear shaft itself is 35 1/2 inches.
The total length from butt to tip is 38 1/2 inches.
The barrel alone is 23 1/2 inches (60cm).
bob R
what is the main differences between Beuchat Arka & Mundial competition?
YAN G
Arka is a smaller diameter gun, and grip/release is a bit different. Mundial Comp also has a thicker shaft.