Posts by Dan

Nice haul chuck. How about a pic of your coastline over there?

In that case maybe. I never experienced that because when I first had to use a sling, which was in the Bahamas, I immediately attached a line to it, it just made no sense to me to use a spear without a line. I've never used a spear without a line. Before picking up a sling I used a pole spear for a short while, I attached a line to that too.

Why do you think using a sling is not suitable for a beginner? I found that picking up a sling for the first time I immediately could take better quality fish than with a pole spear.

I don't know of any reason not to use the same shaft diameter I prefer for my speargun, a 7mm. Although I never used a 7mm with a sling, I did use an 8mm with good results.

Moved to classifieds.

Nice snatch with the gaff.

Spearing with a rebreather is illegal BTW.

Stingray footpockets have very stiff tendons. The blade will not flex at all in the area between the toes and the end of the tendons.

omer Millenium foopockets are hit or miss for stiffness, except if you buy from Pursuit. I make sure that all the f/p I get from omer are consistent in stiffness, which should be moderate.

Matt, thanks for the input. When did you do FII?

Thanks Phil, I may try that. What's the best way to warm it, microwave? Although I haven't seen any of the problems you mentioned with my guns. The penetrating epoxy doesn't cure in a container but it cures pretty fast on the wood.

Some of Kolt's past creations just so everyone can appreciate the change. Went to New Zealand thinking he's going to convert the natives, instead they converted him <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> Don't worry buddy I'm not stalking you, takes 5 minutes to go on SB and find your gun threads.

Kolt's thread "penetrating epoxy facts and fiction" got me started with penetrating epoxy. Seems like a long time ago maybe 4 years. A few guns later I don't see a reason to change.

I think it's presumptuous for you talk about making and selling guns in another thread, and have an avatar that implies you're a gun builder, when it's obvious you know very little about spearguns. What bugs me is that you're dismissive about advice given to you by very experienced guys. I suggest you slow your roll.

Byron, no need to test, without a doubt the fiberglass Waterway blades are superior to plastic, even so they are now obsolete. If I'm understanding correctly the logic of Waterway fins being recommended is simply because they're considered better than plastic.

Bingo!

Not putting you on the spot Byron, according to the information you received from the instructors, what specifically is required from a "workout fin" that the waterway blades provide?

I don't think so.

Byron, what does this classification workout fin mean? How did you end up getting these fins, did someone in the class recommend them?

Penetrating epoxy is perfect for those spots, just saturate a sponge and stick in the tight places, I've used Q-tips for holes.

Phil, can your epoxy be thinned with Xylene to make penetrating epoxy? If so what would be the advantage of making it with yours rather than West?

Apples and oranges. It's not about limit or depth. It's about feeling comfortable diving and hunting for 6-7 hours.

Muy interesante la maquina.

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Honestly, its a lot more in the technique than your equiptment.

Those of us who are accustomed to using good fins would be very reluctant to downgrade. Do I detect the presence of the "I did a freediving course" guru syndrome