Thanks for the info...that pic makes the line look worse than it really is because the gun is vertical and the spear is leaning on the top of the muzzle away from the rail....it is one of the things that irritates me about the gun, the spear can move around too much. it only effects shots on the swing, and rarely at that, but still
I have two 5/8" bands in an open muzzle on the RA...i am excited about the open muzzle because of how big the muzzle is on this gun
here are a few older pics of my gun, although it sounds like you understand it well.
im looking forward to seeing /feeling the differences you are talking about...any tips for a successful transition?
yeah, i even DLed a new asx player and still cant see this thread...argg
dan- the snorkel in the mouth is dangerous because it will over come your bodies natural drowning defense which closes you throat until your terminal gasp---the snorkel opens your jaw and thus allows the water to push down your soft pallate and flood the lungs.
[edit]- just saw that you added an answer
Dan, changing your avatar AND name is not fair to the rest of us...I wondering how this guy snuck in here and posted 4000+ times without me ever seeing him...Duhhhhh- cool narwal pic
chastral- you mentioned the gun was new...did you get it at a local shop? I'd start there and see if they can help you or switch it out for another gun
Would you consider your Tito gun a "Wood Gun", or a Hybrid?
the tito is a 'wood gun' as soon as I get the camera the pics will help
thanks guys, I will post a better report after I get a little blood on the shaft, so to speak
1.18 vs 1.4...that is the weight comparison between my previous gun (120cm tito teak euro gun w/ Beuchat Munidal handle and muzzle, powered by one 23" 20mm band) and my new rob Allen 120 w a TinMan muzzle and two 23" x5/8" bands)
I know what a quarter of a pound feels like underwater and I am very excited to feel the difference. I notice that the barrels of the guns are about 1/2 inch apart in diameter and that should make for a MuCH faster gun ...my concerns are that there will be more recoil, more muzzle jump and more noise.
I hope to dive on saturday and I will update this thread with my thoughts.
anyone have any thoughts or advice about switching to pipe guns from wood?
I will add pics later too, i left my camera at a friend's house
the conditions disgusted you so 'eh?
everyone loves a fisherman who brings his own chum
my first impression of the muzzle is that it is great...itis my first open muzzle and so i am getting used to the line wrapping and the increased tension needed on the shockcord, but i find the open site soooo much cleaner.
I have only swam around with the gun in my pool to see how it tracks and swings, but i hope to go an chase some fishies around this saturday.
one note about the white muzzle. It is much more likely to get dirty, duh, I used a slightly rusted shaft and it left rust skidmarks on the muzzle. this makes no difference in functionality, but it is a difference that the white brings to the table
Hey Buster you really put it toghether. Now it wil be nice if all spearos from Florida can unite the voice and concerns to get that matter fix. Excellent job.
I'm not a Floridian but if you think a voice from outside Florida will have any weight let me know. Wont mind at all to help.
it would be great if you wanted to send an email to the NPS site where you state that you are a visitor to S.Fla and this would really discourage you from making future trips to the area.
any and all help is greatly appriciated, so thanks, even just for the offer and moral support
I was dry last weekend cos of the Jewish Holidays, I'll be diving saturday though for sure 
welcome..glad to have ya!!
that was a great video. thank you very much for that...incredible
that shoal at the end must have been an incredible almost spiritual experience...front row seats to nature's splendor AWESOME
that sounds like quite the mission. congrats on emerging victorious:)
you don't have any concerns with the bones for the dog?
i see..that is adding a step and getting more complicated, but there is still something to think about ...the boiling solution might be the best, but that could be a pain on real long barrels
I love shooting them...I usually grill them whole an then the skin pulls right off
what do you do besides de-bone the fish for the dog..I would love to keep some of these fish that I use for chum to give him so good nutrients and fish oils..?raw, boiled?
Jeff Ithink i have a nice idea for you with respect to wax melting...if possible, use a pipe rather than rod for your core and drill small holes all over it. then cast the wax mold and shape as needed...( i expect some wax intrusion into the pips, but the holes should be sized in such a way that the pipe would not fill, i hypothesize that with small enough holes the wax would seal them off rather than pour through)...then complete the barrel and when you want to melt the wax, position the barrel vertically, use the narrowing tip on your heat gun and shoot it down your center pipe...seems like it would dissipate the heat and still be very simple, just a pipe w holes.
well i have always known that my mouth was my strongest muscle...those of you who know me know this is most likely true....i went to about 45 houses this afternoon and had some very interesting conversations with a lot if folks...i hopped on the old 21 speed and I went looking for any kind of marine decor (lighthouse or dolphin mailboxes, boat in the yard, shells by the front door..etc) and I spoke with a lot of folks who were surprisingly down to listen...best parts were the few H&L guys who knew about the prop and supported it....until they talked to me...they all saw how it is either needed or not and how if there should be a closure then they are doing harm tot he fishery by harvesting...one of the guys even wants to go diving w me hahaha
the point is, if we all just talk to 10 people, that will be a significant number of people.
I printed 25 copies of the letter and I gave them all away, a few folks wanted a few and a few said they'd be making copies...this is not too hard to get a small group of people concerned.
"Never doubt that a small group of commited citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -
Margaret Mead
Dan, I didn't want to clog the sale thread...why did you finally decide to abandon the air powered experiment?
I have the Jewish High holidays this weekend and have a lot of family in town....i am going to walk my neighborhood with many copies of the concerned citizen's letter printed to give to anyone who wnats to talk to me "about the future of our oceans" or about "bad lawmaking that is being proposed" i will be trying both strategies as I go door to door.
this is just another way to find support. I will be targeting houses that have boats
