Posts by Dan

What don't you like about the gun?

Underway, that is creative. I think the best solution for attaching the Carter float to the diver would be a vest. But then if you're going to be wearing a vest might as well use the FRV. One of it's good features is that it will float the diver face up.

Josh, save your cash. I think you'll be disappointed.

God forbid you need to stand while wearing them.

Sorry you felt ignored. I don't do anything other than dive and take my dogs to the beach, so can't help much with suggestions for family stuff to do. A stroll down Fort Lauderdale beach strip can be cool, shops and restaurants as you'd expect. If you want to dive while you're here hit me up. If we get a calm day we can go out with my boat. You're welcome to use my gear.

I feel freediving courses promote blacking out. Usually in the guise of "getting to know your limits"

Sure, next thing you know FRVs are mandatory at public beaches and swimming pools.

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Almost not there was a water spout. Took the pic with my phone.

I only meant that I hear a lot of people preaching don't dive alone, and I can't imagine how they dive and spearfish. A mild way of stating that I think they're full of shit <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"> I don't know another way that works in practice, and I wouldn't tell someone that what I myself do is wrong. So you'll never hear me say don't dive alone, or you should never dive alone. What does that mean anyways.. I just got home from the beach, while there I swam out a bit and made a couple of dives. Okay it was 6' to the sand but still

Well I'm not a hypocrite and I never said to anyone don't dive alone. I started spearfishing alone, had my most exciting experiences alone, and continue to do so. I've always perceived spearfishing as a solitary activity, though I do enjoy going out with friends. As such I concentrate on impoving my skills to stay safe within those parameters.

Hau is in Guam now and rarely checks in the forum. He's my friend so I can tell you he continued to dive alone like the best of 'em He told me the story about his blackout but I can't remember the details of how the vest saved him.

Therein lies the rub

There is no substitute for diving within your limits. I dive alone every time I go out, even if I'm with a buddy.

I had a an FRV, the latest model, and it's a vast improvement over the previous models. It's very well designed, extremely light and streamlined, you can almost forget you're wearing it. But I didn't use it and sold it. The main reason was the extensive care procedure that needs to be performed after every use, I don't even rinse my gear most of the time. The 2nd reason was I don't want another piece of gear to lug around and be concerned about. I concluded it's easier for me to dive conservatively and stay within my limits, and it's safer that way in the long run.

If I feel I must do a particularly challenging dive then I will ask for a spot from a dive buddy I trust. One I know can reach me and I know will not lose his cool. If I purposefully put myself in a situation where I knew I was taking a risk and was alone, I'd sure want a vest. But when you put it that way, might as well not make the dive.

All that said applies to me in particular. The equation will differ from diver to diver. Had Nate been wearing a vest he might still be with us today http://spearfishing.world/miam…ng-sunday-6-8-2014-a.html. But then divers like him don't normally make this kind of investment. If they do then automatically they fall in a different category and may not require a vest. It is somewhat of a paradox.

Welcome to Spearfishing World Mike.

What is the green coating?

I like 13", a little more or less is fine.

Do you mean an imaginary girlfriend like the one in your avatar?

I gotta see this. I don't think it will be easy.

I had no idea this happens in surfing. It's not like it's a limited resource. Just a bunch of immature a-holes. Interesting nevertheless.

Pardon the derail mossad.

Damn, I replaced that cable on my boat last year and scrapped the old one. I did keep the nice stainless steel round bar from the end of it.

Which motor controls? Which motor?