Posts by Wishihadgills

Dan what camera is that? are those Gopro stills?

There are a lot of brands of that stuff but its basically epoxy putty. They sell it at all the local hardware stores. If I remember correctly there was even an advertisement for a similar product on tv. Just do a search for "epoxy putty" on google and youll find a bunch places that sell it. Some are designed specifically for wood or other materials so be careful if you buy online.

No worries about the late response Im back at school till thursday so its not a big deal. Ill try cleaning the brush before I put on the next coat. I think that was really the problem as my bathroom isnt really that dusty.

Thanks for all the help guys

If thats a gopro they look to be in the 30lb range

Looks like there were a few nice hogs there too

I wasnt saying that the money was wasted but a full scale war and the loss of life it caused was expensive. You dont need a cruise missile to take out an ant. That would be expensive but would get the job done. There are many other high value criminals that have been and are caught using fewer resources. I agree its a great thing that he was finally caught(killed) but you cant argue that it wasnt expensive. Basically Im arguing against the efficiency and the use of searching for him as a justification for an entire war. As for other wasted money in government thats a whole other story.

Im not trying to start an argument as I think we both agree this was a good thing. Just commenting on how stupid the war in general has been and how I hate the unnecessary waste of american soldiers for which I have the utmost respect.

I definitely agree this is by no means over but if this war has shown anything its that conventional warfare doesnt stop terrorist groups very well. And I also think there will be a significant retaliation. It just seems like any way you slice it a large military presence isnt helping the situation.

Shooting high is when the spear impacts at a point higher than you were intending ie if you aim at the bullseye and hit the top of the target you are shooting high. Shooting low is the exact opposite. There are a lot of factors that can influence a shot high or low. They can very a great deal depending on the gun and shooter. Aiming is a very objective thing and is very different for each shooter. Two people can fire the same gun and one could miss every shot and the other could look like a world champion.

Muzzle flip usually causes the shot to go low because the tip of the gun moves up from the recoil and pushes the back end of the shaft up.

IMO It was a high price to pay. I am certainly glad hes dead but billions of dollars and thousands of lives did not need to lost. For the families of 9/11 Im sure it was great news and relief.

Shallow Runner - I completely agree. This is definitely not the end and he was only one guy but this war has done some damage to Al Quieda who got most of their power and supplies from the US in the first place. Other than the closure the biggest advantage to this will be the strong urge to bring the troops home. If the American people wanted them back before they will certainly push to bring them home now. I cant think of a good reason to keep them any longer but Ive felt like that for a while.

I guess you havent seen the news. Osama Bin Laden is dead

What kind of wood is that?

I know this is a well discussed topic but Ive been bored studying for finals and wanted to see what people thought.

After doing a little research I have found out that contrary to popular belief fish have eyes that are very similar to our own. They have both rods and cones and see the entire 7 color spectrum just as humans do as well as some being able to see uv light. Now I don't want to start a huge debate over the effectiveness of camo wetsuits but it would seem to me that at least from a visual standpoint they would have some effect. The argument to this is that fish have lateral lines and can feel the vibrations of other objects in their environment and this can sense the presence of a diver. In my experience when holding onto the bottom and staying as still as possible fish are not only less timid but often surprisingly curious. In some cases coming within inches of my face to investigate. In other cases, especially with grouper, I have seen fish dart under an overhang and then stare out at me and watch my every move. The conclusion that I have come to is that although fish may be able to sense objects movements and vibrations at a distance they not only trust but are more dependent on their eyesight. humans have very similar reaction and famously "must see to believe". Also if fish were able to sense things using there lateral lines that well than they wouldn't have developed their own forms of camouflage. Accordingly I feel like there must be some justification for the use of camouflage by spearos. Also, based on personal experience it would seem that fish are more intimidated by our size and position in the water column than by our presence. Hence if you act like a predator they react like your a predator. In this thread Im hoping to discuss hunting/stalking techniques as well as ways to reduce/hide your "signature" from fish.

sources: http://www.marinebiology.org/fish.htm
http://ambergriscaye.com/reefbriefs/briefs24.html
Personal experience

Thanks hope this turns up some interesting discussion.

Haha ok. I like them and because they are longer I would say they would work better than an mp3 player sleeve.

They are only lycra but if you used two of them or got them kinda small you could put a sheath inside. Another option Jeff would be to us the leg of an old wetsuit. They are tight and it might be possible to sew a sheath into one.

They have good compression which is what they are designed for but there might be an issue when you pull the knife out. Im sure with a few prototypes there could be a new product (I want half the profit!!!) <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

Idk. I just used it for a picture :). I had some off brand ones from when I played soccer. they arent expensive though. I think like 10-15 for a pair.

A little tip for guys with hairy legs that use a knife on their leg. I hate how the rubber straps pull the hairs so I have started wearing shinguard sleeves.

They are elastic and dont slip so they make a nice barrier. They make them small enough that you can use them on your arm if you wanted to.

Ive never used the marseille style but I have the quick release style and I have no complaints. The buckles hold and are plenty comfortable as well as easy to put on and take off. I think they have the advantage of being able to be unclipped in the event that the knife and sheath get tangled.

The marseille ones look to be slightly less bulky but not a significant amount. I wouldnt want to have either in a place that rubs a lot. They also look like they hold the size a little better. I have had the straps slip a little on the buckle style but nothing significant. Just not as tight at the end of a dive. The holes are pretty close so I would say adjustment isnt a big issue the only worry I would have is if the hole that fit best tore from wear then you would need new straps.

Maybe its just me but the strap style seems a little trivial. There may be a slight advantage of one or the other but I dont see it making a big deal either way.

What caused you to think of this?

When I suggested the shapelock I was suggesting buying a cheap plastic AR-15 handle and using it as a base. Kinda combining the trygons method to a preexisting handle. As long as you can access the screw, and dont shapelock the handle to the frame then it should still be detachable. Just dont get a rubbery grip. use a hard plastic one like the A2 etc.

http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-1…pe_Rings/119-EG-4000.html

http://www.parts4ar15.com/ar-1…s/product/RB-PGRP268.html

http://www.parts4ar15.com/ar-1…sories/product/AG-43.html

Also make sure to check out Midwayusa.com. They have a huge selection. You probably wont find many that have an extremely exaggerated thumb rest because of the design of the AR-15 the thumb has to be able to move around easy.

If you still want a significant thumb rest you can buy a plastic handle and mold it with shapelock to the desired shape or you can try what the trygons gys use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkDSWKE6Dg&feature=player_embedded#at=69

Maybe Dan can confirm this but the only major changes in the new watch are the number of dives it can log and the ability to set the activation depth.

The first seems like they updated the memory space but the second seems like a purely software change. Is there any chance that an updated firmware will bring this ability to the old version? Or will this probably not happen because it would mean a decrease in sales for the new version?