Posts by Don Paul

  • Hello my name is Paul, and I'm a Spearoholic (California)

    Welcome Paul, Yes I recognize your name.;) I have found this place to have members that I call friends, we
    have fun, and exchange stories with some of the best all around divers I know. This is also a place we can mentor to some degree our new speros as well.


    Looking forward to diving with you some day, I like the Whaler image parked in front of L.F.;) and that little
    girl is so cute. Looking forward to see your big fish in the Cali section mate.


    All the best, Don Paul

  • First WSB

    I really enjoyed the story Stephen congret's of your first White Sea Bass. Your words made me think I was there. We would love to see images if you took any, I glad your friends sent you to a spot holding fish.:thumbup:


    Please feel free to show us your dogs as many here are dog lovers too.


    All the best, Don

  • Introduction

    Welcome Stephan, we have fun here and there is much experience among the membership.
    I too get involved in our local freediving legislation as well. Looking forward to seeing images of your fish in the Cali section. Just make sure the image doesn't give up a friends WSB spot as all images can be seen by anyone.
    The next day you may find 5 boats and a few paddle boards on a once quite bed.
    Mike up north has taken a few WSB and I will post some when I find one I think is worthy.
    Please dive safe and enjoy the forum.
    Cheers, Don Paul

  • Omer aluminum reel washers

    Quote from Pucho

    With the o-rings no problem,I can check in some autoparts, even with the bottom washer that is nylon, but the upper washer was like hard rubber or hard plastic?(, I email omer but no response.



    A guy Mark Labbechetta and his dad Eddie are the Omer importers in the US. do you want their contact info ?
    They do not sell to the public only through their network. I can Pm the info to you.


    Don

  • Spearfishing World forum fish records

    I had one live in my tank live for 8 years, gave him to a friend when my boy was 5 and stated bring friends over to look at. I've never been stung in 30 years but swimming through downed planes was sometimes a little sporty. Are you collecting them to help limit the spread?
    Cheers, Don

  • Omer aluminum reel washers

    Pucho, have you tried walking in to a automotive parts store with the O-rings in hand and sizing them
    up ? Another automotive connection called a '' banjo fitting'' uses compression washers in aluminum and fiber. with a cheep micrometer you can mike the parts then order from Mecmastercarr.com .


    If that doesn't work omer may have to be the source as a final move.


    Cheers, Don

  • Thumb gun

    The last three may be the the oldest guns ever collected. They came from florida and are made from Cyprus wood with bronze parts, but they are not thumb guns.;) They have a trigger bar in front of the handle.


    After I finish my three uncompleted threads I'll post a few Tahitian gun images.


    Cheers, Don

  • Backyard Speargun Test Tank

    Quote from Wood Guy

    There are some cameras out there that will shoot at 1000fps, and are moderately priced. Problem is that at 1000fps the definition is at something like 240 x 240, so you need pretty good light, amd things are probably kind of blurry if you blow them up in size. Hopefully there are some spearos who are shooting high speed video now and can share what they are using. With all the stuff out there on u-tube, you just gotta know there are moderately priced cameras that will work for videoing a muzzle or tracking a spearshaft. It's just a matter of finding the right camera the first try.



    If you are looking into just shaft speed a lap top, a bar code reader ( sensor) and a black striped line will work.
    I did not build it but when my friend gets back from holiday I may be able to get a parts list.


    Cheers, Don

  • I need new fins... on a budget

    Quote from ladvr

    10-11, 44-45.


    You should be OK in my Pursuit Carbon 90s if you ever want to try them out, I keep liking them more and more.


    I took my kid go for a 1 mile up current swim with him hanging on to my back, then spent 4 more hr swimming up hill. The fins kick ass.


    Cheers, Don