Posts by LOMartin

I found a few with a Google search,

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Pressure+gauge+for+a+pneumatic+speargun

Is that it?

shouldn't there be something at a hardware store which would work also? or is that fitting not common...

Quote from Don Paul

3. How much time do you want commit to? ( few realize a flat hi gloss UV resistant mulit coat finish could take 20hrs or more)

What Don said.

I used a two part epoxy with 8layers on my gun it took 3days.

But it looks great! Always looks wet and hasn't/won't yellow or chip.

Using good stuff is key! It could get very costly. . .

PM sent.

UPDATE.

Stilling bleeding and having dry blood up in there but feeling better.

I got the green light yesterday by the doc to go try diving and start slow.

I headed out to my shore dive spot for a quick hour swim no deeper then 15'.

It was amazing!
The water was very warm in board shorts and 1mm/rashgaurd.
The viz wasn't very good and the fish weren't out much but it felt great to be in the water.

I was diving down slowly laying on the reef and just taken in the beauty of the ocean.
I really feel it's easier to equalize now(I always do it handsfree) but it's slot smoother now.

A beautiful day and a got some blood on the spear with a nice Yellow Jack.

What size foot/footpocket do you use?

I have a few new and used sets of fins I may want to part with.

As for advice the best starter fin for me is the Cressi 2000 and 3000's. Flat out for a great bang for your buck.
You could find them as low as $100.00before shipping charges+$20.(from a quick google search)

That sucks Aaron.

Crash them better then I fly them I guess. lol.

HEED = Helicopter Emergency Egress Device

Used for when you run out of air on SCUBA.

Also helicopter pilots use them for when they crash on the water to make it out while sinking.

Aqualung SEA 1.5 Egress Device with 20" Hose and Dial

This item is brand new never seen water.

Payment via USPS Money Order or FTF in South Florida.

Retails for $600.00+ mailed to you for $400.00

Posting this up here before posting on SB. The unit is brand new from factory.

Thanks,
.Larry O M. . .

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did you guys do a cig test on it? not worried cos it was a shore fish?

we need to do a dive and feast together...anyone free this weekend? we can use the bbqs at the best near meade if no one wants to host it at their house...

Right when i got to shore, my girls friend took a pic. (yeah whatever I look like I'm falling asleep)

Sorry for the blackout, but I do not share that one location I spaer at.

Thats the stone shot.

Didn't take him off the spear until I got to shore as i was heading in anyways and there wasn't any other fish around.

I have a CigCheck kit but never use it. Thank (insert your god here) that i haven't gotten sick or anyone that I have given a fish to hasn't gotten sick from cuda, AJ, Permit.

Dan whats your way of checking for cig? taste a little bit of fish before you eat a bigger piece?

Another picture taken this day. This was in 2' of water, these little guys where everywhere.

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Larry, the cuda you gave me was really good. I only eat breaded and fried fish. It was so thick that the slabs had that firm/soft feel. I think it was sashimi quality.

Great news Dan.

The BBQ cuda you gave us was really good my girlfriend ate most of it. That was the first time I have ever ate cuda BBQ.

Good info guys.

What doc's said I have is SMR and a deviated septum.

SMR is like the swollen cartilage that black1 speaks of.

It is a very nice video.

UPDATE!!!

Got back from the doc.

They pulled the packing from one side out today.

They pulled it out fast which didn't feel very nice.
For some reason I went into Shock, my hands, arms and stomach cramped up and started feeling like I was about to pass out.

Long story short I recovered and they left the other side to un-pack tomorrow.

So I get home I started unpacking the other side myself slowly and feel great I left the last bit(plug) for them tomorrow.

Can't breath with the un-packed side due to lots of blood and such still coming out.

I'm shareing this info, for those that may face the same issues but not want to do it thinking they my not be able to dive again. Which was the reason I have taken so long to donthis op. I wanted a 100% forsure that I would still be able to dive after this. So I hope this turns out well and could reasureing for those thinking about it.

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Larry, I know several people that have had this done, none were divers though. They described in great detail how painful post op is. I feel for ya!!!

What kinda of breathing issues did you have? I've always been a snotty kid. Even to this day, I'm usually congested in one nostril. (mostly allergies)

I have also always been a "snotty kid" also.

At first they thought it was allergies but then after testing ruled that out.

It would be very hard for me to breath with my nose. Think of a bent straw. So I would be a mouth breather.

Damn nice mutton.

I have always had breathing issues from childhood.

It has reflected in diving by sometimes not being able to clear my nose to equalize.

After 6months of x-rays, drugs, test, going to mutiple doctors.

The only answer that could be found was to operate.

So after a great day Shore diving this Sunday I wake up Monday morning at 6:00am and head to hospital for pre-op prep by 9:30am and getting knocked get woken up 1:30hr later.

They went in with a drill cutting away bone, then with a laser to burn away skin which has been swollen shut.

I'm on tylenol 3 which does nothing for me.
I have a major headaches which go away for just 30min after I take a pill.

Been getting 20min of sleep at a time here and there.

Now waiting to see the doctor again in an hour.

My goal is that this will improve my diving and overall fitness.

I'll post more details later of what the operation they did was called and such.

.Larry O M. . .

The cuda head?

I'm looking forward to see what results you get.
I have always wanted to do the same. Just always seemed like to much work.

How about soak in hydrogenperoxide?

Quote from LunkerBuster

cue the DAft Punk.

lol. Yeah that works also.

I was thinking more along the lines of Daniel Defence.

Yeah Hau, it feels great to hit big fish but the swim back is never fun.

Lucky me it was a short swim from the first reef. And got to show off a little with my girl along side as I took the shot.

Such badass fins. I have yet to feel sore after a dive. My average shore dive is 4-6hrs.

Lots of power, grace, without the weight.

...Stronger, Faster, Lighter...

.Larry O M. . .