Posts by redrider

Quote from Klabautermann

2 tablespoons of Wasabi will open your passages.;-):thumbsup2:

that much wasabi would cause me to not be the boss of my bladder anymore and potentially black out.

I just wanted to give an update. I know I sound like a company mouthpiece with this stuff but im really not.
Its been about a month and a half since I began using this product and I am surprised at how my overall quality of life has improved and not just my diving. I honestly never realized how bad my allergies were effecting me on a daily basis. I always thought if my eyes weren't itching and I wasn't sneezing then my allergies were under control. since moving to florida over a year ago I have had a very hard time getting up in the morning, always felt extremely exhausted and like I just couldn't get enough sleep no matter what. well the last couple of weeks have been a different story. I have been waking up before my alarm goes off and feel great. My wife says that my snoring has all but stopped too. The Flonase is the only thing I have done different. I continue to dive a few days per week and equalizing has been a non issue.
Sorry to go on about a non spearfishing issue but if it helps anyone else then I guess its worth it.

Very good point marco. I've been eyeballing the pathos or the speardiver phantom. Any other suggestions I would gladly hear them.

congrats man:thumbsup2:

Ok. Thanks for the info

Thanks steven. Can you tell me why tho?

I tried using the search but came up empty. I apologize if this is already on here. I am looking for opinions on the jbl mini magnum. I found one that is relatively inexpensive and am wondering if it would be ok for a first gun and what inherent problems it might have.
From what I have read, JBL is viewed as inferior but im not sure as to why.
thanks

This guy had a direct link to my funny bone. Truly a sad day. May he rest in peace

That would suck LB.
So far so good for me. Its only been about two weeks but all I have experienced is clear sinuses for the first time in my life.

No thank you sir

Quote from LunkerBuster

I don't believe that over the counter availability means it is safer. Usually do t so the drug companies don't have to get reduced prescription rates like clariten did a few years back. Went from a 5$ a month copay to 65 a month otc

I have had poor experience with flonase but good results from clariten. My sister is the opposite.

What was your poor experience? Just so I know what to watch for.

Starting in 2015 Flonase will be available over the counter.

I did some research last night. The over the counter Nasacort has a different active ingredient then the Flonase. I am not sure if it will have all of the same benefits but if you try it and find that it doesn't work as you thought it would then that could be the reason.

Honestly I felt a little silly at how happy this discovery made me and at that it actually worked. Im glad you all are finding it useful.

The over the counter version is called Nasocort. $21 at walgreens.

The Flonase is $60 without insurance but its about a years supply whereas the OTC version is only about a months worth of doses.

I just wanted to share a quick tip that I received from an ENT that specializes in dive medicine.
A little back story, When I started diving a few months ago I had a really hard time equalizing. I would have to do it about every three feet and if I missed one then the rest of the day would be shot. This also limited my depths to about 30'. I tried the neti pot with limited improvement. Out of frustration I started calling around to find an ENT that worked with divers. When I found one and called to make the appointment, the doc was the one that answered the phone. I explained my situation and he said that no appointment was necessary. He explained to me that since I have had allergies my entire life that my sinuses were constantly packed and enflamed. He said that I needed to start taking Flonase everyday to get my sinus structures back to normal size and to dry out the mucus secretions that were constantly present. He said that it is an unfortunate myth that people with allergies cant dive or will always have a hard time equalizing. Oral meds and other nasal sprays lack the ingredient that makes this work.
I called my regular doctor and she called in the prescription for Flonase. I started it immediately and felt instant relief. I went diving at a spring three days later and hit 70' and only had to equalize 4 times or so. Each time with ease.
If anyone has a similar problem, I HIGHLY recommend looking into this.

I tested the mask a few days since I got it. I dove to 70' and I give it a 10 and
Very comfortable great fov and a perfect seal. Highly recommend

Quote from monster slayer

Red rider, Are you canadian? Are you fan of candian rock groups? or you got the nick mname after the Daisy rifle? Just curious. Cheers

No I'm not from Canada nor am I a fan of the rock groups. It is in fact after the daisy rifle........ not a nickname tho. Just an unoriginal screen name I have used for ten years or so

I think that for those that have taken or plan to take a course in the future, then they should not be ridiculed or looked down upon. Especially if they are getting into the sport on their own and have no experienced friends to teach them. This holier then thou attitude may make new or perspective divers/spearos hesitant to take a course that could teach them proper breathing techniques, proper rescue techniques, and what the signs of trouble are. I am not saying that classes should be considered a necessity but I think with the right mindset going in, they could be a valuable tool.

Screw the certification. but if a class can at all help someone return safe at the end of the day or help a friend in need then go for it. And if along the way you pick up a few pearls of wisdom that help you reach your target hunting depth more efficiently and be more calm at that depth, then I say more power to ya.
All of this is worth $300 for me to find out.....
I will be taking a class this fall

Quote from Dan

Nah, a water rescue/CPR course together with watching this video would have you better prepared.

Dan...... Just curious. Why are you so against freedive classes or freedive training in general or as a way of improving diving while spearfishing?
A lot of athletes train in areas outside of there area of expertise. For example some football players train in ballet for better balance and body control. a lot of nfl players train in mma for strength and conditioning. Olympic wrestlers trained in gymnastics to improve flexability, balance, and body awareness. This goes from prep players to those competing at the highest level.

Im not saying your views are right or wrong and you are definitely entitled to your opinion. I will say however that in my short time here I have run acrossed several posts where you seemingly mock the idea of people that aim to improve their freediving as a means to make them better spearos and I would like to know your reasoning.