Posts by Dan

    Thanks. We'll see if the embedding holds. Sometimes they change the code on the hosting site and the post will no longer show the cam. In this case let me know and I'll try to get it back.


    If you decide to get all the CA webcams on one thread let me know.

    This "drama" is not old, it's ongoing and damaging, having repercussions in the real world, and spearfishermen need to be made aware. I too have met people through spearboard, but no thanks is due to the grogan. As mentioned before he didn't create spearboard, and under his ownership spearboard became a reflection of the grogan's personality. If through all the BS you manage to get your voice heard on SB, and connect with people of like mind, it's in spite of Spearboard not because of it. That is actually the main point of this thread which I'm trying to get across. Spearboard is huge and it inevitably attracts a lot people, drawing them away from other forums and/or preventing other forums from being created in the first place. Once there members are conditioned to accept the BS as being part of the forum experience. Spearboard wears people down and before you know it your negative online personality is formed. You continue to have a negative experience but keep coming back because you think this is how it is, not knowing there are other options. That is the spearboard monopoly.


    BTW this is how you can easily post or pm a censored link on spearboard http://spearfishing.world/spea…orum-link-censorship.html

    I'm not sure. But the fact FWC didn't catch it doesn't mean anything, they can be ignorant about a lot of things, and sometimes very knowledgeable, depending on the individual.


    I remember well my first experience with an automatic snare, the one that you cock and press a button to constrict. I've actually designed one of those that was rubber tubing actuated, the rubber was inside the PVC tube. Anyways a friend of mine got the automatic snare and was excited about using it. I was watching as he went for a lobster and was working to get that contraption around its tail. When he finally did and figured the timing was right to click the button, the snare snapped closed with such force that lobster legs went flying. I was LOL underwater. And the automatic snare does have a stopper, it still damaged the lobster. The snare pictured in this thread is really the best thing going.

    I've been using this snare for a couple of years and it works great. I have a different way of securing the mono to the aluminum rod. However I believe this snare is illegal because it doesn't have a stopper that will prevent it from constricting past a certain point. Still I've never seen it damage a lobster, and the legal issue can be solved by sliding a section of tube over the mono.


    BTW this forum section is not private.

    Sounds like you're talking about Bill Mac. You may not know that 5 years ago the grogan banned Bill for 30 days for fighting with moderators. Bill came back and doesn't tangle with management any more. Now he takes out his frustrations on other members exclusively.

    Is there a reason that people dont just rotate the gun 90 when they carry it?

    If the gun is wider than it is tall, when the bands are stretched it makes the gun even wider. Vice versa the stretched bands will make for a rounded profile which is easier to grip.


    The finish on your gun is great :S :)

    Nice pics. I saw this gun in person cleaned up, and now seeing the original pics the difference is dramatic. To me the gun appeared perfectly functional, the mech engaged and released smoothly. I'd pull out and inspect the mech, removing the safety at the same time if possible. If the tube was painted it can now pass for a lightly used gun. Even the reel looked clean. I'm making a mental note about the CLR.

    Speardiver wetsuits have open cell neoprene on the inside. For those not familiar with open cell, it's smooth neoprene without a lining. It's the material that needs to be lubricated with a mixture of water and hair conditioner to allow you to effortlessly slide the suit on. Lack of interior lining allows the suit to be much more flexible/comfortable than a double lined suit, and completely eliminates water circulation inside the suit which translates into warmth. Open cell neoprene is sensitive to tears. But the only time the open cell neoprene has a chance to be damaged is when putting the suit on carelessly ie. grabbing the neoprene with fingernails and pulling, or storing the suit inside out.


    At all other times the Lycra lined outside of the suit offers the same protection and durablity as the best lined scuba suits. The lining resists continuous abrasion such as when sliding in and out of a kayak, and occasional serious abuse like being rolled in rocks by the surf.


    The seams are very well glued, with the glue having high heat resistance. This means your suit will not come apart if you leave in the car on a hot day. The stitching is also top notch. I have never seen our suits come apart at the seams.


    There is full length elbow elbow protection, and knee pads, both made of supertex. Basically the suits are very durable, comfortable and warm.

    I think so. If I could find someone that would keep Rocky in conditions where he wouldn't get into trouble I'd give him away in exchange for just breeding rights. Or I don't know... in a week we're moving to a bigger place with big enclosed yard, so it'll be easier to keep the dogs. I'll see how it goes.