Posts by Wishihadgills

  • Diving on an empty stomach

    I hate being full when I dive. Im alright if I eat a small meal, a while before but I definitely notice my dive times drop. I was actually talking to Judah about this a while ago and he said he has issue with acid reflux if he doesnt eat. I've never had that problem but its interesting how different each persons reaction is.

  • Muzzles with screw in bands specs

    Quote from Linghunt

    Why would a manufacturer produce a 14mm-1 thread hole and a callout of "16mm threading".


    Because most of the people buying them dont actually know the difference between a true 14mm thread and a 16mm thread. They just use the same size as the band itself to try to make it "idiot proof". They arent intending to give accurate specs to other people looking to design/make parts or products. Frustrating for sure.

  • Wet suit trial questions

    I would say you would be fine with a 5mm but could get by with an open cell 3mm suit if you dont get cold easy or if the water temps dont drop below 20 C very often.


    Open cell suits require some kind of lubricant to put on but if lubricated properly are extremely easy to get on without damaging. Almost all wetsuits black, blue, camo or other have a lycra or nylon outer layer to protect the suits. While you can flip them inside out and put them on like a surf suit this wont give an accurate feel of the suit and can actually make it easier to damage the suit. I would recommend just lubricating the suit and trying it on properly then just rinse it out and dry it off. A little fresh water wont hurt it and I doubt any decent dive store would have an issue.


    As for size I would recommend going with the M. The large will have too much extra material and wont be an effective insulator because it will allow too much circulation. One of the downsides of being tall and skinny is that the ankles and sleeves will be a little short but this really isnt a problem. the places where fit is most important are around the chest, shoulder/armpits, and abdomen area. This will minimize water circulation and maximize comfort and mobility.

  • Speargun designs I can't stand

    Quote from JimCuda


    Side question:
    Why are we pretty much stuck at 250% (3.5x) stretch? Is it because of the rubber's ability to retain power?


    From what Ive researched, stretching the bands beyond 250% results in a decrease in band life. You can pull them tighter and get more power but youll have to change your bands more often. Also a lot of people have trouble pulling back really tight bands which prevents commercial gun makers from making bands too "tight".


    Im sure Don can explain better as he is an expert when it comes to speargun rubber.

  • Speargun designs I can't stand

    From my understanding the reason the 1 roller band is similar to 2.5 bands, which is a very rough approximation, has to do with how long the band is applying force. In a conventional gun with a 20 in band there is a section at the front of the gun, roughly the last 12", where the band is no longer applying force. Once the rubber has reached its natural length it is no longer propelling the shaft. Thats why you often hear people describe a 100cm wood gun shooting like a 120 or some longer length. From what I read Bill was saying that if you kept gun length, shaft size, etc the same a roller gun 1.25 times more power than a 2 band gun. Obviously this would depend on how each gun is rigged how right the bands are to begin and other factors but it is a simple way to avoid comparing lengths which as most of us know has its own issues.


    Personally I dont like feel of a roller gun. Ive never shot one but intuitively they seem bulky and difficult to maneuver. I havent had an issue with recoil in the past and dont mind a little punch, like Dan said it lets me know the gun is shooting hard. That being said I appreciate the thought and ingenuity of roller guns and I like to see the technological advance of the gear in the industry.

  • Speargun designs I can't stand

    Quote from Dan

    The next speargun design that I can't stand is a roller. It's the latest fad and all the manufacturers are jumping on it. The hype is just awesome. I sourced a very well made roller muzzle a year ago, it matches perfectly with the Speardiver carbon tubes. I built a nice carbon roller gun to see if it's something I want to produce. Compared to a conventional speargun muzzle design the roller is a ridiculous concept. Takes too long to load, forget about getting a second shot on that school of fish. I hated the long drawn out spear release. Hated the bulky profile.


    Yes rollers are pretty and well thought out guns, but they're just not practical for a bottom scratcher like me. Just going ahead and saying it because no one else seems to. It's amazing we've been able to get fish at all before the advent this roller revolution.. If I seem to come across a little strong about this, it's because I'm tired of hearing about roller this and roller that. Don't believe me? Spend the cash on that new toy. IMO there is not a circumstance where a roller is the number one choice. This thing about regulations somewhere allowing only one band on a speargun is just a fantasy.


    I agree with that for the most part. I like my guns simple. The only situation that I se the roller being practical is for some o the North East style fishing. Specifically for big striped bass. The vis is terrible and the fish can be up to 60 lbs or more with very thick skulls. They need the power of a longer gun without the length.