Posts by flatseas

    Great story!
    I was able to go to the Phillipines on several occasions while in the Navy. I was sad when they closed Subic Naval Station as I was discharging. You are 100% correct about the litter. You could hardly avoid stepping on it.
    I never got to fish or dive there though.
    Post more pictures of the beach and water when you can. Seeing the beach made me a little nostalgic.
    Thanks,
    Alan

    Hope you guys don't mind me jumping in on this thread but I am in a similar situation as Killian.
    I am actually buying my 2nd gun. The 1st was a Cressi 110cm that I found used for $50. It works great but the shaft is very thin compared to other shafts I've seen.
    I am pretty much convinced that I am buying a Speardiver Phantom because 1) It fits in my budget, and 2) I have read enough good reviews here to convince me that it is the right choice.
    I do have one question however, I read a suggestion from Marco saying "Euros aren't for everyone." I think my Cressi is considered a Euro but I'm not sure. Am I in for a surprise?
    -Alan

    Hello All,
    My name is Alan and I live in St. Augustine, FL. I fell in love with spearfishing about a year ago during a trip to the Keys. I have a few friends that really enjoy spearfishing and they finally talked me into trying it. What a rush!
    I have yet to kill anything big, mostly Mangroves and a few small Hog Snapper, but I am intent on figuring this new addiction out. Heck, if it weren't for my kids who love fishing I would probably sell all of my fishing gear to make room for diving gear and spear guns.
    I will upload pics as soon as I can. I don't have any that you guys would be impressed with anyway.
    Thanks for having me!
    Cheers,
    Alan