Posts by Wishihadgills

Saw this on Instagram thought it looked like a pretty nice FAD

It was really cool to see how calm the turtle was while the diver cut him free.

Don

I have a gun in the works with a curly maple. Ive been waiting until I finish to post results but the wood looks incredible. Im really interested to see what die your friend uses. I have looked into a few alcohol based dies. I was thinking of doing a dark grey like a tiger shark to compliment the carbon fiber but I also had thoughts of doing a dark blue for a wahoo effect.

Sorry for the derail. Back on topic. The guns are looking great. I really enjoy when people experiment with unique woods. Carbon and aluminum always look the same but every piece of wood has its own character.

Would be cool to fish on these. I can imagine how abused this technique would get if it was legal here in the states.

Never to young to start that list.

Belize is quickly rising to the top of my bucket list! Nice fish.

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Very nice! Specs?

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I love the paint job.

This is a really nice mask. It fits a much wider range of people than the micromask like Dan said. Another mask that has now entered this group is the Riffe Necton mask.

Check out the CZ 455's out of the box tack driver for much less that a grand. I love the 10/22 though.

Aluminum will form a very thin layer of oxide at its surface that will protect the rest of the metal underneath. Anodizing is a controlled method of increasing the thickness of this layer. Technically it is not needed to protect the metal but anodizing gives a much more uniform finish, allows for colors and provides better abrasion resistance as aluminum oxide is harder than the pure aluminum metal.

For a finished product I would say the anodizing will look better and produce a higher quality piece in the end. For areas of the spear that are likely to com in contact with rocks or other hard objects it will help protect the spear. For internals or parts that wont be seen it is probably not necessary if you are trying to cut costs but nice for longevity of the item.

You can also epoxy a tripod mount to the mask. Works with a lot of masks.

As for the original question, I agree with Dan. The hand screw is really easy to take off I would skip the bulk added by the quick release. It will also raise the height of the camera which will increase the moment arm and make it easier for the camera's weight/drag to flood your mask or get caught on something.

How old? If you are referring to your daughter i would probably suggest a Nintendo Wii. Not the newest most powerful system but full of non-violent games that are suitable for younger kids but with the ability for strategy games that will challenge most adults. Its also relatively "active" for a game counsel. Some of the available games are even exercise programs like yoga etc.

The newest version of the Xbox will be released soon and will be the most advanced counsel available does not really have the best game selection for younger kids and is targeted more towards the 14-25 yr old crowd with high end graphics and detailed war/racing and simulation games.

When I tighten the bands I wrap each end of the line around the handle of a screw driver with a rubber grip. It doesnt slip and gives you excellent control over the line and you dont need as long of a tag line.

Can one of you guys create a thread that details your technique? I really like the results.

Just had another round tonight and it was as good or better. The flavors have blended a little more and there was no issue with overcooking which is what I feared. Thanks guys.

How long will ceviche stay fresh? I made way more than I could eat and I was wondering if it will still be good tomorrow.

Judah, Ill have to introduce you to the sour oranges I have in my yard. They are sour like a lime but have the flavor of an orange. They make great ceviche and a good marinade for other things.

And now I REALLY want ceviche. Can't wait to get back to Miami.

I like ceviche almost like a salsa fresca but with fish.

I agree with the above. I dont see it being different enough from the "green" pattern to really justify having both. The red will disappear at 20' and you probably wont be able to them apart. Although I like this one a little better because the light and dark might do a little better job of breaking up a divers profile. I still like the Reef pattern the bast but I already know the issues with that.

The Riffe camo is cool and looks great underwater. Ill see if I can find some underwater pics somewhere. It looks really weird up close and it feels like your eyes wont focus but from a few feet back it blends better. The digital camo was created to work a little better in an urban environment where the straight lines work better with the hard edges of buildings and other man made objects. The new ATACS camo would be a much better choice underwater IMO.

One thing I do like about the Riffe camo and what Spetton attempted was the versatility of blue and green. I personally only have one wetsuit and some days Ill be in clear blue water in the morning and green by the afternoon. When Im in the blue-er water I feel like a big green blob that doesnt blend in well. I know not everyone believes in the efficacy of camo but in my experience with fishing/diving and other forms of hunting have made me a believer. Besides if fish have evolved to use it, it must work to some degree and I want every advantage I can get.