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As you can see in the pic above, the mech should measure exactly 0.5" right through. Mark, please bring me your mech, I want to measure it and make sure the casing is square. It's possible that the bottom of the casing is slightly flared out/wasn't bent perfectly, in this case a smack with a hammer will get it square.

Speardiver mech is 0.5" wide.

See, squaring the corners ain't so bad. What size bit did you use for the pocket? looks a little wide for the mech, or is it nice and tight in there?

Wow there's so much going on in that one. I watched it like 10 times.

Gotta admit it grows on ya

Speardiver Open Muzzle

grossetti, I'll try to give you the right perspective. Most of the guys posting in this thread are using open cell suits. An open cell suit is a world apart from the double lined scuba suits you're referring to. As a rule a 3mm open cell suit will be at least as warm and probably warmer than a 5mm double lined scuba suit. It will also be much more comfortable, and you'll need to use less weight on your belt. You will always use a 3mm open cell suit at some point, no matter where you are. So the thing to do is get a 3mm open cell suit first. Then only if you find yourself getting cold in it on some days of the year, get a 5mm.

I don't like hoods and don't use them. I use a Speardiver suit with the hood cut off. Other people pull the hood back when it gets too hot. I don't do this because I don't like having the extra material on the back on my neck. You can try the suit with the hood and see if you like it. If you don't, you can cut the hood off. Cutting off the hood doesn't affect the suit durablility and there is no water intrusion.

Unfortunately for very cold water diving hoods are a must. Although to some degree it depends on the individual, different people get more cold in different places.

Welcome to the forum.

In my experience Vector Marine does good work with shafts and other hardware. I have no reason to think it would be different with blanks. However for a hybrid speargun I don't think a laminated blank is needed. Unless it's laminated as part of the method to secure the pipe.

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Most that know me well know that I'm not into talking gear and generally do not even open up threads that address new equipment, reviews or specifics. I just find it boring and as I've been at this thing for a while, I have identified brands that work for me and generally don't have reason to change or "upgrade" my current equipment. You can say, I'm a bit closed minded for these sort of stuff:).

All this being said, I have purchased quite a few items from Speardiver, including today's 5mm wetsuit. Without blowing any smoke up anyone's arse or coming across like a brown-noser; I was extremely impressed with both the quality and price of my purchase earlier this morning. I have used custom wetsuits exclusively now for over six years. I like my Elios suits and have had no complains. However, they are custom made and carry this price tag along with a hefty shipping cost. After today, I think I may switch over to a different brand.

The suit fit me just as good as my custom-made ones. I did not notice much difference in design between them, infact, it felt as if I was putting on my 3mm custom Elios at home. Range of motion felt as if I had a rashguard. No tightness and easy to put on. There are a few things I would change, but as I told Dan, they are just preferences for my taste as opposed to "deal breakers". I mostly purchased this suit for my upcoming trip to Spain, but surely will put it on when diving the cold thermoclines in our winter or heading over to the west side of Florida during winter months. My 3mm will continue to be my bread n' butter, but feel very content to add this 5mm Speardiver to my repertoire.

I hope to have a review after I've had it in the water, but feel very certain this suit will be durable and last for sometime to come. When time comes to replace my current 3mm custom, I will be making the drive down south once again.

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Colors disappear with red first. Unless you bring down a light.

Palms down is harder, you must stretch the bands more.

The filter is best suitable for shallow, down to about 45ft.

Undersea, when you ask for advice it's better if you explain what you're doing, so people don't waste their time giving you advice. Foam will not work for what you're trying to do. You'll need a solid plug or epoxy plug to hold a screw. And you'll need to seal behind it to prevent water from coming into the tube.

Cool vid. But I'm not sure about the color adjustment you did, everything looks too green. To eliminate the blue tone from Gopro hero3 footage you need a red filter Snap On Filters For GoPro HERO3

You don't have to worry about a kayak being taken to depth, so I think the 2lb foam should be good.

It has to be dense foam that won't crush at depth. I think at least 4lb? You can buy it here Urethane Foam , Expanding Marine Polyurethane Foam. The dense foam will make your gun heavy. Plan your pour carefully as it expands fast.

You can also look into this stuff http://spearfishing.world/spea…un-building-material.html

Welcome to the forum Makoa. These parts will work for you.

Speardiver carbon fiber tube.

Speardiver open muzzle. Fits the speardiver and Aimrite CF tubes.

To pokey the sharky.