Xp100

    Hello. I am one of the older guys and have recently moved back to California from a more land locked state. I learned to dive in 1970, taught by one of my high school teachers. I have shot fish from Orcus Island, most of California's coastline and in the Sea of Cortez. Having been away from the coastline for fourteen years, I am seeking to replace my old inventory with current equipment and like what I see on this forum. The forum members here are knowledgable and provide a good deal of information pertaining to gun structure, and the art of spearfishing. I look forward to learning and contributing to the forum.

    Welcome to the forum and back to the golden state, what area will you be diving?


    I found a great avatar....:D:D


    Cheers, Don Paul

    Don Paul---:D as soon as I saw XP100 I thought exactly the same thing.
    I used to shoot an XP100 in IHMSA" back in the day". :D


    XP100--welcome to the best freedivingspearfishing forum there is. :thumbsup2:

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    Don Paul---:D as soon as I saw XP100 I thought exactly the same thing.
    I used to shoot an XP100 in IHMSA" back in the day". :D


    XP100--welcome to the best freedivingspearfishing forum there is. :thumbsup2:


    Cool... flinging the Fireball.:D


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

    Thank you for the gracious reception. I like the avitar. I will most likely dive off of the St. Barbara coastline and the Channel Islands. I am dependent upon another diver if boating is required. My most recent aspiration is Sea Bass. There is much yet to learn about the technique.....

    Thank you for the reception. My stories are aged and I feel it best to watch, listen, and learn before speaking. Curious how this mirrors my spearfishing technique.

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    Thank you for the reception. My stories are aged and I feel it best to watch, listen, and learn before speaking. Curious how this mirrors my spearfishing technique.


    You are in a great spot mate. I would befriend some local SB freedivers up there and just get back in the water. It will all come back fast, I would just go slow, relax and make sure your rig has a slip tip as it will hold better if the shot is not perfect and the fish runs.
    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

    My thanks. Your's is sage advice. I evolved to slip tips after having a modest grouper off of Puertacitos, Mexico free itself of the (non-slip tip shaft) by thrashing around and rendering the shaft worthless. Thanks again.

    I need to purchase new gear. Any recomendations on guns and fins? I would like to pursue Sea Bass (as it pertains to guns). My shoe size is 12 EEE (as it pertains to fins). I welcome the input of those who have valuable experience.

    LunkerBuster,


    Thank you for the tip on Pursuit fins. From all that I read within this forum, I think it best to assure they fit my feet as a primary objective. I appreciate your perspective as a positive experience with Pursuit.


    XP100

    Can anyone tell me how I may address/respond to other forum member's posts. When I attempt to respond, an error message tells me that I do not have permission to respond. How does this work for new members? Is there a probation period?


    XP100

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