Posts by Dan

  • Scuba vs. freediving guns

    I made the butt extension for my gun shorter than a Riffe, just what I need to hip load comfortably. I also had the pin placed closer to the back of the shaft. I put the band hole as close to the front of the gun as possible. The last two things maximize band stretch. I don't see the butt extension as bringing anything negative to the equation. The dislike you have for the way the riffe moves through the water Marco is probably due to the handle. It is not ergonomically correct and the grip ends up being lower relative to the plain of travel of the shaft. I'm with on that it sucks, but this is remedied with my wood gun.

  • Spearfishing World forum fish records

    :)


    OK here are the new standings (I hope I didn't miss anyone):


    Amberjack - Griswold 96lb
    Barracuda Great - Emil 51lb
    Cobia - pargo 42lb
    Cubera - Julio 24lb
    Grouper Black - Pantoja 49lb
    Hogfish - seaweed 9.5lb
    Kingfish - Marco 67lb
    Lobster Spiny - Pargo 4lb
    Snapper Dog - Marco 18lb
    Snapper Mutton - Julio 12lb
    Snapper red - griswold 22lb
    Yellow Jack - seaweed 15lb
    Wahoo - Marco 55lb


  • Scuba vs. freediving guns

    Verdad que si hehehe


    I figure your measurement from the notch to the butt for the RA will be about 6". I never understood the logic of comparing a euro gun to a wood gun based on total length. I always think of length as band stretch. The guns are the same length but the wood gun has an extra 6" of wood behind. How terrible is this really? It allows for faster and easier loading, don't even argue about faster.. Can serve as flotation or ballast, and a secure place to tie the float line or rig a breakaway system. I don't care what other people use but the options need to be presented in a common sense way.

  • Scuba vs. freediving guns

    Whoa there big boy.. Not capable is a big assumption, don't feel like bothering with it is a whole other bearded clam.


    I just measured my gun from the fin closest to the mech to the butt of the gun, the distance is 12". What's your measurement for the RA?

  • Goliath grouper

    Scary situation, could've turned out very bad. I'm glad your friend is OK and thanks for sharing the story, it's important to know this. One more reason to not use reels.

  • Cuba spearfishing

    Digital photography was just starting and the cameras were expensive. I remember seeing a digital camera for the first time and asking the man how it worked. I also wasn't so familiar with computers to take advantage of the digital technology. Things sure changed.

  • Cuba spearfishing

    Those ones I got by searching the internet. I could've had a lot of pictures but I didn't have a digital camera during my time in Cuba.

  • Ready to be a sponsor

    It's very generous to offer, thank you. I might as well take this opportunity to say that running the site is not expensive so it's fine in that regard. Unless it really grows and will require a faster more expensive server. We all spend money on our hobbies and this is mine. What it does take is a lot of my time and sometimes I feel pressed. What is needed is someone who is willing to help out by moderating, moving threads to the right place, splitting ones that go off track, helping new members to get their bearings etc. I'm on the verge of taking Davie up on his offer to help. I know everyone is limited on time so probably another moderator will be needed.


    There's also the potential to sell a few things through the site. I don't expect everyone to agree on my choice of gear but some support in terms of recommending it to someone who'll benefit will go a long way.

  • Favorite gear

    Dude, you look like a pro wrestler haha I need my sunglasses 8) Are you trying to show how big was the snapper that got away <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> Thanks for sharing the pics.