Posts by Dan

  • Plastic fin durability

    I have some inside information about the omer ice blades. A machine was set up to test the durability of blades by simulating kick cycles.
    omer ice blade broke at 75,000 cycles
    fiberglass blade broke at 750,000 cycles
    Pursuit carbon blade went to 1,500,000 cycles (1 month non stop) and the test was stopped.

  • Security chain Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit

    Quote from miamidiver

    what do you plan on attaching the chain to?

    A couple of rebars set into cement in a hole in the ground.


    Marco, I don't know how bad it is here when it comes to boats, but I don't want to find out. I don't want to be a target, or even worry about the possibility. A year ago I left a dog crate by my front door for a few days and it was stolen. I don't have insurance on the boat so I have to protect my investment.


    I also put the car in front of the boat and my kennel (with a dog in it) is right behind the boat.


    Rolo, the castle thing is right up my alley, except with Caribbean flavor :)


  • Security chain Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit

    Thanks Adrian. I'll go there tomorrow, or rather call them first. I hope they kept stocking it, I don't know when you saw it last. You mentioned case hardened and I've seen that term used to describe these security chains, what does case hardened actually mean?

  • Security chain Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit

    I'd like to secure my boat trailer with a strong chain. These Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit hex chains seem to be popular. I wonder how cut resistant they really are. Does anyone have personal experience? Ideally I'd like to just buy a length of the same quality chain instead of paying triple for nylon sleeve with a brand name on it. Does anyone know where I can buy chain like this in the same way other chain is sold?


  • Omer Airbalete 110

    First time I hear the term bluewater snob but I understood right away what you mean. I can't see myself ever becoming a bluewater snob, probably it has to do with the large variety of reef game fish we have here. Actually I've yet to experience bluewater hunting. Without any intention of detracting bluewater hunting I just want to say that the way we dive and spearfish here fulfills me completely.


    Don, you did say that you want the Airbalet as a dirty water gun. One of the main problems that I foresee is that pneumatics tend to be nose heavy to the point of discomfort. In dirty water you often have to hold the gun by the handle in a semi extended/ready to shoot position. I found it to be really taxing on my wrist. Maybe the Airbalete is a better balanced pneumatic.

  • HEY everyone!

    Welcome to the forum.


    I'm curious about the 808 in your user name. We already have a member from Hawaii with 808 as the user name. Is there a significance to this number in Hawaii?

  • TOBAGO Seahunt feb.2010 VIDEO

    Very nice vid tinu, as usual. I think soon you have enough material for "spearifishing Trinidad" DVD. I'm sure you can come up with some interesting narration.


    Why do you wear shorts over your wetsuit? I considered whether loose material flopping around would scare fish. I don't think so, maybe it makes the diver look slower to the fish ie. more stuff dangling = a less streamlined animal therefore slower and less to worry about.