Posts by hau

you are correct sdeisen--
this thread is a perfect example of what makes THIS forum the very best
"helpful, constructive and positive ideas and opinions"

12-16-2008 :)2008:)
on the beach at 0800

begin -------------------------end
wind from W at 5 -------- then from E at 15
current from S at 1.5
viz 15f in 20fsw -----------20f in 30fsw
seas 1.5f------------------ 2.5f in 40fsw
water temp 74 in 30fsw
72deg rain------------------------ partly cloudy 80deg
viz got better later in the dive! no man o war, 2 pink jellies, birds feeding, 2 14in hogs

The above is what we had LAST year (2008)
I text scott and sdeisen this morning and said;
"Today is a go
Meet u at Meade at 1030
Pack a lunch cause we're gonna b on the 3rd reef all day"
(our conditions today are 30mph winds, 0 viz and 8f seas)

neither scott or sdeisen replied to me for 2 hours <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">

Happy Birthday scott :clap2:

psychobilly---no problem brother. You have added some of the very best ideas to this project :idea2:
Your idea below is almost exactly how we are going to try to build this ETPG (Enclosed Track Pipe Gun) barrel <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">
Thank you psychobilly

Quote from psychobilly

Maybe you could use a regular barrel without a rail and build the rail\enclosed track out of the CF to match the handle so you don't have to cut the shaft groove down to the original size and have the CF around the shaft not just the sides....would be stronger? Just an idea....:)

I asked about the zoom thing because my Panasonic FX37 will video record all the way up to 23X, but most other spearos videos I watch the fish is almost impossible to see in the video at the time of the shot. I know that more zoom means more camera vibration but I was wondering what the BEST zoom setting I should set at. Unless I'm mistaken, 5X makes the subject appear "normal" size.
Sorry for the newbe questions

Tin Man---yea, Adam seems like a very nice person AND he knows CF.
I brought him here to look at your drawing on your 2nd post.
He is not a spearo, BUT his Dad is so he has a little bit of a learning curve to get up to speed on guns.
Best part is that he is INTERESTED to build gun barrels or at least supply CF barrel tubes.
Sooooo----I ordered a CF tube from him also which he is shipping to you
That way you can choose which tube you think is better suited for this project.

(I told him that this was a nice friendly private forum and that if he wanted to view all and post that he would need to register. I said "You'll need to do the free registration if you want to post or view some of the private threads like the bikini section )

aquaolga---It is great to have a woman here
As Dan said, a womans perspective is a nice change for us
Don't worry about the joking. That is one of the things that makes this forum better than any other and makes us closer.

spearos---I just got off the phone with a great guy in Utah. His name is Adam.
He makes CF tubes of the correct properties for gun barrels.
He looked at Tin Mans drawing and said that his CF tubes would work for barrels AND he is interested to make CF barrels.
I'm hoping that he registers on this forum as he would be a real asset to anyone that has any interest in CF products.
Thanks Adam for taking so much time to educate me about CF

edit--- I just refound Adams site: http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/index2.html

I put this thread here because I want to UW video while spearing.
I have done a lot of spearing in the last 30+yrs, but am a newbe to this UW video thing and have a lot to learn to produce nice videos. I'm hoping that ANYBODY with UW video questions and constructive/positive/helpful answers will post here.

1. What zoom setting should I set my cam at for best uw videos?
Thanks

Marco---thanks

spearos---todays update on the "ETPG" (Enclosed Track Pipe Gun) is that I ordered the CF tube today AND shipped a RA Vecta mech/grip and two muzzles to Tin Man.
The mech/grip/muzzles should get to Tin Man 12-23 and the tube sometime after that.
So now it just a matter of waiting for the parts to arrive.
Thanks to all
Thank you Tin Man :hail1:

Unrelated to all that, today my surgeon said: "You are medically cleared to go back to work, BUT we're gonna have to ADMIT you to the psy unit IF you go spearin today <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"> )

thanks for posting that pic for me sdeisn

psychobilly---My goal with my "enclosed track barrel" thread was to gain enough information on how to build an enclosed track at home for ME to build the barrel.
Tin Man was gracious enough to OFFER to build the barrel for me. ( he probably felt sorry for me trying to do it myself )
Hopefully Tin Man did not feel pressured to build the barrel. That was not and is not my goal.
I was not asking for someone to do the build.
I was asking for everyones ideas and opinions on how to build the barrel. And if I could I could build the barrel without a shop or tools.
Thanks for helping me with your ideas and opinions psychobilly and everyone else
(I promise to shut up and just post pictures and condition reports as soon as I get this enclosed track gun in my grubby hands <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x"> )

Welcome aquaolga
There are many knowledgeable, experienced and friendly spearos here
We all like to help each other
Your english is very good
There are many Russians here in Miami Florida where I live.
Welcome

No problem sir.
I just wanted to make sure there was no address change
Thank you Tin Man.

Tin Man-- can I go ahead and order and send sir?
Thanks

welcome alewis
There are a lot of experienced, helpful and friendly spearos here
I yak freedive spearfish in the Miami area.
My own motto is: If I cannot offer something constructive, helpful or positive I keep my mouth shut. But thats just me
Welcome

Yes Sir--
I'll call Composite Resources now and order the tube and have it shipped to your address (I have your address unless you moved).
I'll take my RA CF 120 apart and send you the RA mech/grip and my Tin Man () muzzle.
Thank you

Can I go ahead and order and send sir?

The price is good.
I shoot a 9/32 (7mm) shaft in all my guns now and like it, especially if I'll be shooting that diameter spear from an enclosed track.
My RA 120 barrel is 47.5in (just measured it)
Can I have Composite Resource drop ship the tube to you ?
Thank you

Tin Man--thanks for taking so much time checking the specs.
Agreed to all you say about the tube finish and thickness.
Their tubes are 1.00 X 1.162 X 72in for $157.85 each plus shipping from S.Carloina
That is good for me
What do you think sir ?

Tin Man--:hooray: Thats it
Do you think their tubing specs are correct for a 48in barrel? If so I'll order a tube from them NOW.

I'll call now
Thank you