Posts by Don Paul

You must have been "persona grata" back then Don because the next post after this one was from you![Quote Popgun Pete].

I remember your post now Peter, I just thought there was new discussion on the rollers.

Anyway I don't know why they banned you, in fact I was not aware that you were no longer there. [Quote PopGun Pete].

To this day I was never told by PM or in speaking with the Mod (Nate) I have moved on as others have.
I will tell you this; don't type the word Pursuit or Speardiver if you want to be there long.Having a image with Pursuit on it will get deleted.
Now back to the vintage guns...

Cheers, Don

Carla could rescue me any day.;)

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Quote from popgun pete

Never actually seen one of these before, but I wrote about it a few years ago here: School me on roller guns - Page 2 - Spearboard Spearfishing Community.

I had thought the conversion was done on the Champion "Arbalete" gun, but instead it is the Beuchat which was sold in the USA by Healthways. Same type of gun, but single-piece trigger in the Beuchat and two-piece, pull down sear lever type in the Champion. The Champion gun was sold in the USA by U.S. Divers and Voit, plus a few minor companies sold it as well. At one stage virtually every diver owned one of these Arbalete's as they were simple and effective on reef fish. Ebeling wanted a dirty water shooter with a bit of grunt for big catfish in lakes.

Peter, I am banned over there going back a year and a half, when you have time feel free to add the story here where I can wear the gear of my choice in posted images. I have just scratched the surface of the images
and vintage gear I will post here.;) John Warren was a early inspiration to share my collection and knowledge with the tribe. Looking back now I wish I didn't have the GF's type for me, I guess I thought I would have a personal secretary.

Cheers, Don

Thanks Dan, receved the straps in my Hero2 shippment, it is real quality.

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Reserved for Patent doc's for double roller gun.

Thanks, Don

A signed Norbert Ebeling Single band roller gun.

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Part 2

The Doublette, rubber top shaft propelled. Spring powered shaft from the front handle.

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Quote from Joe Acevedo

WOW Daniel , that pic is awesome

Nice catches guys. Joe, I edited my post to the one I forgot to push the ''Submit Reply'' last night after a night cap.;)

Cheers. Don

Here is our winter... but we used the bugs for fertilizer.;) in our Vegan approved Laguna beach garden now that the MPLA changed our hunting grounds.

Donnie and Buffy .... AKA( we get our Orange Ruffy ...in a plastic bag) when we fall of the wagon.

Nice mate...that's one I don't have.

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Great stuff Peter. Thanks.

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That is a cool gun Peter. It used to hang on the right side wall of Jack's workshop, I have a hour of footage I shot of Jack in his element. I'm waiting to get a larger computer to edit it, will see if your gun is in the footage.

Cheers, Don

Quote from parker

born and raised in Pensacola FL. I worked as an engineer for Navy Public Works there and in Guantanamo. I've been in Okinawa for several years now.

Welcome again Squid.

Cheers, Don

It is so cool to have you here with us, as you know I am typing challenged in a big way. You will be able to convey data in real-time.;)

This forum is really coming together. Here's to vintage spearguns and technology. old friend.

All the best, Don

Welcome mate, what town are you from ?

Cheers, Don Paul

That does it....I'm diving alone this season.:@

Don

Quote from LunkerBuster

amazing DOn...you have the best toys!!

Thank you, I don't own them, just the custodian for now.
All in the Pursuit <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin"> of history, knowledge and keeping the arrows of the tribe. The vintage gear is owned by my young son to share with the future speros. He has remembered the names of all the gear, and has a new love for things vintage. I can't tell you how much I enjoy telling him first hand story's of the prior owners
who hunted with these tools, it brings us closer.

Cheers, Don

Quote from LunkerBuster

oh REALLY Daniel..is there an epic story you arent telling us???

Tuna are all over our MPLA spots now, but the drink prices are outrageous.

Cheers, Don

Welcome Jose.

Cheers, Don