Posts by LunkerBuster

  • First Railgun...first impressions

    hmm, I never really revisited the comparison.


    now that I have re worked the tito it is basically a brand new gun and I need to get use to it again but...



    since the differences between the two are really just in the materials and shaping it is a good side by side in that respect (both are 120 cm euro guns with rails) Ifind the RA is an easier gun to dive with but the tito is a better gun...it is sort of a laziness thing...the RA is a smaller profile and has two of the smaller bands, as such it moves easier through the water when swimming with it and tracks a little easier in the top to bottom movements and the side to side.


    the tito has less recoil, shoots smoother and somehow feels more accurate. so for the dive up until you pull the trigger, the RA is the "easier" (not necessarily better) gun, however once you do pull the trigger, the tito is a more pleasant experience.


    so they are both great guns, it really has to do with how Iwas feeling that day, now the Tito is re-invented so I am reacclimating myself to it.



    so far i really like inline bands...it makes for such a cool site picture <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

  • Quick release weight

    either 1.5 or 2...it is nice to have one in the yak for the ability to adjust the belt if you need.


    I imagine all the days I switch from full suit to shorty or shorty to rashguard and get the weight wrong, this is a nice solution.

  • Snowboard bag = amazing economy gear bag

    awesome tip, thanks, i have a screw in the muzzle on the other side and the bottom so it is secure, but that is nuts about the line anchor tearing out!!! so you drilled all the way through the stock to tie off the line anchor? I am not sure I am getting the idea. any pics?
    thanks

  • Gopro HD HERO user tips

    I had a little issue with a cheaper SDHC card, it was a 16gb and if I was using it for skateboarding it would record corrupt files by the end of the session..I read that it was a problem with the off brand card and high vibration activities. at first I was going to stay with it bc i figured diving is pretty smoooth and not rough, but then i realized that a few shots would translate into a lot of shock and i ordered the 8gb that Dan posted.



    so you know, the other card works as long as Itake it out and re-install it after a little while, unacceptable in my opinion...had no issue since switching to a scandisk card

  • Snowboard bag = amazing economy gear bag

    This was a re-purposed snowboard bag that I got off ebay for about 25 bucks. it has a heavy duty tarp interior which holds water (the seams and zipper dont, they are tight, but not water resistant, no running water but it will get moist at the seam if I put a soaked wet suit in it) the best thing is that I can fix and tears of holes with duct tape and it fits a 160cm spear without any worry about it pushing through the bag...the velcro strap are stretchy so I can strap the long stuff in the back and let the rest of the gear fill the space..it is about 5.5 inches deep and there are straps on the back (for a second snowboard) that easily hold a third gun (two fit inside easily) or a longer item like a polespear or bluewater gun.








  • RAT grip custom handle material

    Quote from rfoggyone

    Thanks for the feedback- i am hoping a few more who we sent out material to will pop up. I have already learned several things. you folks are early adapter personalities, recoil/anti shock properties are not as important in spearfishing as in firearms. I thought LB did a nice job for a first grip installed. As to the shape lock perspective, we admire shapelock for initially breaking into the market, Rat grip however allows for far greater detail and ease of use. I will be getting my speargun back soon/will install a pommel-sniper grip, and will try in the meantime to figure out how to post pictures.
    I would suggest while you folks sort out and work with the ratgrips, consider the merits of military snipers who have for 40 years used bondo, two part epoxy, glues, tape and cardboard, shapelock and many other products to improve their shooting ergonomics. They have overwhelmingly choose Ratgrips.(granted the exception of recoil/shock management that isnt as applicable in spear fishing.)


    without a doubt, I meant to add that I was going to be using one of ther remaining handles to re-do the grip on my friend's Glock 40. I was eager to see how this material handled the recoil etc.



    I have dove with the gun once and was very pleased. the handle has more mass now and is easier to hold comfortably for long times and the trigger pull is better as my finger's find the best position to be in based on the custom fit and molded handle...very nice.:thumbup:

  • IPhone marine maps or Garmin 76 marine maps

    so excited when I got your text earlier...great purchase!!!


    you will be installing the transducer inside the yak correct? yes, i know you will. what you should know is that lowrance/eagle makes several transducers that work through hull, I am sure Hummingbird does too. make sure the one you get has a remote temp sensor or else it will only sense the water temp inside the yak..this seems unimportant but, it is huge for detecting termocline on the surface which is often very relevant to finding the fish :)

  • Keeping water off camera lens

    Tinu, yes I have used it and was very pleased with the result, simply clean the lens, wipe on the rainx on a clean cloth in a circular fasion until a light haze appears, then use a dry cloth to wipe once more and...done. I re-apply once every 4-5 days of diving but a bottle of it will last me about 5 years though because of how small the lens is.