An elastic loop propels the pole spear and Hawaiian sling. The rubber-powered spear gun uses rubber loops to fire a spear, and the pneumatic spear gun uses compressed air. The pole spear and Hawaiian sling are about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. The spear guns are about half as long.
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World Book illustrations by David Cunningham</P>
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