Posts by Mariner

  • Diving with the F.N.G.

    He didn't know it happened and I didn't say anything about it. Since nothing happened I didn't think it was even worth bringing up. Next time when I lose a foot I'll say something^^

  • Diving with the F.N.G.

    I forgot about that Davie...I was taking my sweet time getting back in the boat and you or Kris were ready to move on to the next spot...without me..^^


    In my first post I think what happened after I went in was the boat and me drifted into each other.

  • Diving with the F.N.G.

    (Fucking New Guy)^^


    Recently I was invited to go out with a new guy at work. He doesn't spearfish or freedive but he knew that I did. I had some reservations about going(don't know why) but I went anyways. He does like to lobster but with a hookah rig. No biggie I figured I brought an extra gun for him anyways. We spent half the morning lobstering 30-40fsw. I even tried the hookah. Pretty cool, but after a while it was annoying. We got our limit and then I had him take me to couple patch reefs for some drift dives. Got a couple hogs,and mutton. Towards the end of the day I was sitting on the gunnel ready to go in as he put me on the spot. He says go, and I slid off the side. As I'm breathing up, I hear the boat go in gear and at the same time my right foot starts moving up and down by itself. All I could say and think was FFUUCCKK!!! I didn't feel any pain but I was hesitant to look. No blood..good so far..fin is still there so that means so is my foot. :thumbup: All I saw as few props marks so I figured it was even worth getting my speedo in a bunch. Later when I got on the boat, I noticed my blade had was no longer flat any more...it cracked:angry5:. Moral of the story...I dunno..it's raining and I'm bored.:rolleyes:

  • EFFORTLESS!!!!!

    That pretty much sums up the CF blades Dan let me try out. I cracked one of my Waterways(that will be another thread:0) So I started asking about the CF blades. He said I could try some out before I bought a pair. (Thanks Dan!!!!) I got off work early last week and headed up to his house where he promptly installed them into my Omer footpockets. We went out for a shore dive from his house. I had prior commitments, so we only went out to the first reef. Depths were between 15-20. I couldn't really tell a difference on the descent because it was so shallow, but laying on the bottom and kicking up I think it was less than 3 kicks to go up. Today I went outwith my GF and let her take pictures of coral and shit while I went to go play. Depths were between 35-50fsw. Seas were 2-3ft with a nice wind chop and a mild current. Surafce swimming I liked how the fins moved me along at nice brisk pace. Even going into the current I didn't have to continually kick. 2-3 kicks and coast...Underwater is where the blades really shine. The snappiness compared to the fiberglass is unbelievable. Descents and ascents are soooooooooo much easier now. Doesn't require a full kick from the hips just small ones with your calves.

  • Insights into railguns

    This is my first Riffe. I've never liked the comp series, only because of the handle, it's too big for my hands. The euro has a smaller handle,resetting line release(quicker,easier reloading), the line release is on the side(I use reels. On the RA's , it's behind the reel. with gloves it's a tight fit to restring it.) Line attachment to the shaft is thru the Shark fin tab(again quicker,easier reloading)

  • Dry bag

    I have that bag. It's ummm....HUGE. Too big for local trips. It does keep everything on the outside from getting wet though.

  • RA Carbon reviews wanted

    Yes only difference is the CF.
    Hau, sounds like you have a nice quiver of guns. Getting the Cf won't bring in the fish^^. IMO... get something you don't have, 140 for BW or a 90 for holed up fish. Just my 2 cents............

  • Aqualung Technisub Micromask

    Yes I did get to use it. By far the best mask I've ever used. Did the toothpaste trick 3 times and hit it with a lighter once. Used spit before entry. Absolutely no fogging. Excellent field of view. No leaks, super comfortable, light weight. I highly recommend it. Two thumbs up:thumbup:

  • Which spearfishing mask do you use?

    Alan, DO NOT get the Sphera. It really distorts everything because of the crappy lenses. I had one, tried it out and promptly returned it.


    I'm pretty impressed with the Micromask. Minimal volume and bigger field of view than my Omer Alien.