Posts by Dan

Yeah Hank that sounds nice. Sad though about the old guy I live in fear of when the time comes and I'll say that. I think the only counter to it is to take everything to the highest level I can now, so I won't have any regrets later.

Looking like a pro but where's the fish? Nice rock, where is this?

I have to see a pic of the back end of this spear

What a beauty.

Rubber comes in different grades. In my simple way of looking at it, from observing different belts and footpockets, I see it as more or less plastic like. Plastic like is glossier, harder, less stretchy and more brittle, like a Rob Allen belt. The new stiffer version of the Pathos f/p is more plastic like, the tendons are very stiff (which requires a softer blade IMO) and the pocket is also not at all stretchy. This is why I say that if the Pathos f/p fits you well you'll be fine, but unlike other f/p if it doesn't you're out of luck as far as it stretching to fit your foot. I wish this would work for you Kleberson but I doubt it, I'm afraid it will crack before it will stretch. On the other hand maybe being a less stretchy rubber it will actually keep the new shape.

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I wasn't sure if to drill the holes so I left it. If you haven't done it already it's easy with the Beuchat f/p, remove the plastic clip and drill a small pilot hole right through the middle of the hole in the toe plate, then with a bit sized slightly larger than the screw (including threads). With the Beuchat mounting kit you can fasten the screws tight. May the fins serve you well.

Now available from FreediveStore.com Speardiver AR15 handles

Machined out of a solid block of hard anodiszed aircraft grade aluminum. Features a redesigned contoured trigger guard. Accpets all standard AR 15 grips. Grips are easily installed and removed with one bolt, from inside the hollow grip. Allows the diver a choice from a wide selection of available AR15 grips to suit their hand, and to conveniently reduce the profile of the gun for storage when travelling. Secures to the stock with four screws.

Base plate dimensions:
Length 5 3/8" (13.5cm)
Width 1 3/16" (3cm)
Thickness 3/8" (4mm)
Trigger slot width 4.5/16" (7mm)
4 Countersunk hole pattern

What's inclucded:
AR15 aluminum handle frame
4 Stainless steel countersunk Phillips screws
1 Stainless steel Allen bolt

I have melted holes in plastic many times, but have tried it on rubber very few times. I recall that it may not work well on rubber, if we're talking about natural latex, it tends to burn and become brittle.

When shaping rubber whether to create a hole or decrease surface area, it's important to do it in such a way as to prevent a run from forming. When you cut rubber with scissors it's hard to make a clean cut so there's the possibility of creating a run. With rubber the best way I found is to grind it. So when cutting a piece off you can use scissors but then make the final shape of the edges with some kind of grinding disk, and work past/deeper than any cuts that created nicks. I prefer to use a Dremel for this application with these aluminum oxide bits. You can use the small pointy version of this bit to make/enlarge holes, also in a rubber weight belt.

This is with regards to footpockets that are too tight on top of the foot arch.

Quote from Klebersonws

Yes Dan! you are right ! unfortunately I didn't read your old post. But I yet have hope! I'm doing some thing here that I believe this will works! I'll contact you later and I'll send pictures.
Regards,
Kleberson

Just in case you or anyone else thinks of this; don't try to heat and stretch the footpocket, it doesn't work.

Thanks. BTwo fridges with band material, frozen fish and dog food is normal for me My 2nd one is in the garage though.

There has been a lot of discussion about it. No one I know of uses it. No doubt it's effective in certain circumstances, but also will not stop a determined attack in other situations. I don't know about that particular model but it's known to zap the wearer and dive buddies on a regular basis. Too much of a PITA to deal with unless you're diving in really dangerous waters, but do you really want to be diving there then?

Baby powder

Bands in the fridge if you have time and space.

Wetsuits rinse, dry, and roll up to prevent creases.

Good to know a little more about you Phil. Don't forget the roller gun.

Don't wait for me Davie if someone else can confirm, thanks.

Good report Ben.

Wow Phil and Rich, those guns look delicious.

With a wood that's not water resistant how quick do you have to refinish nicks and scratches? How does the repair look? Does the whole stock need to be refinished?

I wanted to see a gun made from Ipe for a long time. I guess it would have to be hollowed out and foam filled. Hard to do with a thin stock like I prefer?

Good story. Wish there was a pic

How do you equalize if you have the anchor in one hand and the gun in the other?

This is a g-string. Is this what you wear?

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