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Pantoja announced we're having carp, and I was looking forward to something different. I was curious because most consider carp a trash fish, but few say it is edible. Pantoja did all the prep work and cooking. I provided the media coverage and the wife to make rice and beans. The pics tell the story.

On the grill covered with a banana leaf.

Cooked.

The spine lifted right off.

The spread.

I found the carp to be yummy, could be just Pantoja's way of cooking it, he's a really good cook. Picking pieces that were free of the many small spines was a PITA, that alone will probably preclude me from having carp again if another fish is available. But if you need to eat I can honestly say there's nothing wrong with carp.

I didn't know Facebook bans people <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> Nice hog.

Shot is less compact than solid weights so I don't use it. I don't have special weights for this vest, my 1.25lb rectangular belt weights fit fine in the pockets. If the weight is shaped for the vest pocket each pocket will take more than 1.25lb.

Moved to freediving and spearfishing gear section

Nice work.

But neck weights are weird. If you want better weight distribution for improved posture or relief from back pain, I recommend you try the weight vest. The first step to get rid of back pain BTW is to use a rubber weight belt with many small weights evenly distributed, and wear the belt low on the hips.

I recently watched a TV series that's available through Netflix streaming called Medicine men go wild. I really enjoyed it, it's a no BS program that explores the medicinal practices of primitive cultures. In episode 3 that was filmed with the Chukchi people they covered some of their hunting practices, which include spearing walrus.

What first caught my eye was the spear, it was obviously not designed for holding and I wanted to see how it's used. I was really surprised at the placement of the spear thrust. The hunt or killing left a strong impression on me. As well as the skill and demeanor/conduct of the hunters. I understand the language and was surprised at how articulate the hunters were, and could deduce from their tone of voice that they're completely unpretentious. I think only real hunters can have this attitude, I've seen it among spearfishermen too.

I just uploaded this to youtube, I think it may not last long so watch it while you can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEKCr1vn20

That's $20 worth.

LOL is there anything you don't know Don?

It's $40 difference not $25, and more attempted deception by Nautilus/Andrew. Just check out this spearboard thread for the proof Leaderfins Carbon Blades Clearout - Spearboard Spearfishing Community

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Are these 100% carbon? Do you have other pictures of the full blade or the model name if any? Thank you and great prices.

Tiburon these blades are something like an 80% carbon and composite mix, not many if any blades in the market are true 100% and honestly you won't even notice. The full model name is the wave carbons I believe, I'll try and get a full picture up tomorrow. Thanks!

From %50 carbon to %80 carbon, it should be clear now that Nautilus' statements are not reliable.

LOL but the "NS" blades are still $200. At $40 more that's one expensive sticker.

What is it used for?

The rails in themselves are not expensive once you're past the design aspect. What makes a fin with good rails more expensive is the labor. See the link I posted to the rails thread to understand why manufacturers look for a shortcut when it comes to rails. Many of you have been to my shop and seen me put together blades, rails, and footpockets. You know that it's time consuming. The result is you not worrying about a blade popping out of the footpocket, water channeling rails of correct height and stiffness that stabilize the fin properly and protect the edges, and in general fins that are aesthetically pleasing with the water channeling rails starting where the footpocket tendons end.

Al, Lets pretend the blade popping out of your footpocket at 90ft due to bad rails is not enough reason. I have both Speardiver and Leader / Nautilus blades here. As I said before even a person with not much experience in carbon blades will be able to see the difference when they're side by side. Also I sell the Leader blades $40 cheaper than Nautilus with good rails. Other than that read this thread http://spearfishing.world/fins…arbon-fins-roll-call.html .

Yes, see this link Fin Blade Rails They're sold by the foot. Two feet per blade is all I think you'll need. Maybe you can get away with 3ft total, measure your current rails.

Limitless, a good flick.

Fun vid well done

I did a google search for Nautilus fins. One of the first results was this post on HSD confirming what I said about the blade rails not doing a good job of securing the blade to the footpocket tendons Hawaii Skin Diver • View topic - Nautilus Carbon Fiber Fins

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Only thing is the side rails sometimes come off. I have been meaning to put clips or silicone on the footpocket rails but never got around to it. I just snap it back into place and keep going.

When you buy the leader blades from Spearfishing Store, the original rails will be replaced with Speardiver rails and that will solve the problem.

Thanks Matt, I blush when I read such praise

Actually the Leader carbon blades perform like decent fiberglass blades. A high quality fiberglass blade is produced with better consistency, to ideal dimensions rather than the dimensions being dictated by the maximum number of blades that can be cut out of a sheet, has a better and more precise flex profile, is more durable, lighter, and simply outperforms.

IMO manual of freediving is a waste of time if you just want to go out there and dive better. Even if you can bear reading through it, it's like homework.

Great input Juan, thanks.

This is where you spoke for your friend Andrew.

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Its common knowledge that NS blades are Leaderfins, and if you ask Andrew he will gladly tell you that they are leaderfins with no problem.

And just now you did it again.

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I actually showed andrew my leaderfins and he started to look into them more.

And you're confirming what I'm saying.

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I absolutely see the difference in performance

It's not common knowledge, otherwise Nautilus fins would not be advertised as they are on their website and on spearboard. I also know this from talking to guys who are interested in Speardiver fins and asked me about the Nautilus fins. For you to state that it's common knowledge and speak for Andrew is absurd. Make those statements on SB and see if he'll be happy about the truth being revealed publicly. In any case you are confirming that what I said in this thread is true.

I'm not feeling "the pinch", I feel irked because of the attempted deception. If I was feeling the pinch I would not offer the Leader blades at the price I think they're really worth, $160.

Your comprehension sucks. I said there's nothing wrong with re-branding, there is something wrong with advertising the same product at the same time under two different names. A differentiation who's goal is to funnel buyers to the "better" more expensive product, it's called bait and switch. This would be obvious to anyone looking at the Nautilus website after reading this thread. The click to buy button is there for anyone who's not in "the know" which you claim to be. They'd be paying $25 more for a blue sticker.