Posts by Dan

  • Rashguard

    I've seen Judah's Ulusub rashguard and it's very well made. I don't know what you guys see in that Spetton pattern, in real life it's much louder than in the pic. I would get the Ulusub. As a matter of fact I want the Ulusub (for now :)) but I heard there's some fishy stuff with that ebay seller that doesn't benefit behslayer. Also $50 shipping for this item is a ripoff. I ship my 3mm suits for $16.

  • Band Slot vs. Top Tie In Bands

    That's what we're here for Jim, to affirm your correct instincts <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">


    For two bands I like separate holes because the slightly offset hole positions allow the bands to run nice and compact. With more bands I don't think you can create the same effect. All that's left then is to make sure that the slot is small enough that the bands fit tightly and don't shift. It's a PITA to have to adjust them so they're equal length on each side if they move.


    BTW going back to the original question. With 4 bands and top tie in you're looking at either muzzle wings or a very wide stock to be able to stagger the band attachment points. In either case this means that when the bands are stretched they increase the profile of the gun in a way that will make it much less compact. I'm not sure you're going to be carrying a bluewater gun by the middle for it to matter, but it's another point to consider.

  • Custom hawaiian sling

    I've been wanting to do something along those lines for a long time. You'll have a hard time communicating exactly what you want to someone else. You're better off making it yourself.

  • Band Slot vs. Top Tie In Bands

    Don't waste your time with the top tie in. The bands go all over the place when it's time to grab and load them, it's a PITA. You'll do double the band tying and lose band stretch. I noticed no difference in accuracy.

  • Dan's beach dives

    Thanks!


    Adrian, the board comes along like a well trained dog with a little tug on the line, minimal drag. The hatch is easily accessible in the water, I took the camera out a couple of times. Just a pleasure to use.


    The board is available from FreediveStore.com $230 with shipping.

  • Dan's beach dives

    I hope the thread title doesn't turn out to be too aspirational..


    Beautiful sea for the last two days, I waited out the weekend and the crazy boaters, hoping that it will hold till Monday, and that the vis got a chance to improve. Turned out to be as expected. Started out the day a little late, around 10am. Besides getting wet for the first time in months, I also wanted to get some pics of the new dive board in action.



    Got a hog on the first reef. Then another nice one on the 2nd. After 2 hours in the water I was starting to feel tired and a little cold (was wearing rashguards). Still not bad for not diving for so long. The residual of a cold didn't allow me to equalize, even after a few saltwater nose inhalations. So I decided to head back while my ankles have still not given out. Leaving the 2nd reef I ran into this hog, and after a short stalk he gave me a broadside for a stone shot. He turned white initially but then the color came back some.





    Three hours in the water and three hogs, two of them nice size. The board performed beautifully.


  • good knives

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