A bang stick is a powerhead mounted on a metal shaft or wooden pole, commonly used by scuba divers for shark protection. It is designed for ultimate protection against sharks, gators, crocodiles, and marine predators while scuba diving, spear fishing, boating, fishing, or snorkeling. A long wooden pole is used for protection against alligators or when harvesting gators. The powerhead is shot from a speargun and uses the cartridge to force a dart through the fish. The bang stick uses the cartridges concussive force to eliminate the predator in the water on contact.
The term powerhead refers to the firearm-like part of the device, while when attached to a shaft to form a spear, it may be referred to as a bang stick or shark stick. Both powerheads and bang sticks are designed for different environments, with the power head being for spearfishermen and the bangstick for spearfishermen.
A bangstick is a simple tool for eliminating a dangerous predator in the water on contact. In areas with poor visibility, large sharks, and fast attacks without advanced warning, the chances of a PPD are high. Most sharks who have experience will focus on the diver or stay as far away as possible when they see a diver with a bang stick.
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In the state of Florida is it against the law to sell a power-head but you can find it. Basically the difference between the power-head and a bang stick is the power-head can be attached to any spear or shaft or you can even shoot a cartridge with your own hands. Now, the bang stick is a power-head with a small stick already attached to prevent you from carrying it as a concealed weapon, so this is why you can not detach the stick. …but overall it is the same thing.
Have you tried the same shot with the spear firmly attached? Just asking because these things can have major recoil even with the shaft is tightly attached. A friend of mine had his spear recoil and it went straight back into the firing mechanism of the speargun effectively blowing it to pieces and leaving his hand numb. Don’t know what he hit or which type of 12 gauge ammo he used but I saw the aftermath of his speargun and all I can say is I’m glad it wasn’t me in his place
First of all, I am going to start with the safety. \r \r 1. Always make sure that the power-head is connected very tightly to the shaft/spear. The reason of the recoil you see in the article is because the spear lost the threads and the power-head fell off and the spear hit my face.\r \r 2 Always make sure to be with someone else when using this kind of equipment just like I had some with me which helped me go up to the surface\r
3. I will not recommend using this 12 gauge power-head no deeper than 20 feet because the sound and vibration is extremely hard.\r 4. I will highly recommend that if you are using the 12 gauge to never ever use a shell that is used for a Deer or Hog which is 5 or 6 pellets. The one I used in the article is just for a bird which had a small amount of powder and small pellets. \r