Posts by Wishihadgills

Is there a reason you did not shoot a few of those lings in the first video? They seemed large enough but my perspective on CA fish is probably a little off.

Mulloways are similar to the american Redfish (red drum) and the black drum.

Jewfish in the US is a goliath grouper. Epinephelus itajara

maybe 5200 but I would suggest a new strap. If Im correct that looks like a micromask strap. Let Dan know the pursuit mask has a better strap and should fit if im not mistaken.

I have already contacted him about both things. He was the main reason that I didnt go with the penetrating epoxy. I also sent him a pm about the dust and Im waiting for a reply.

Easy solution = shoot it in the head

I hate how the big ones follow you around the reef. When I finish building my gun and attach the reel barracudas beware.

The static is an interesting idea and Ill try that next time. My bathroom is all tile which is why I chose it. I have heard that many people dilute their epoxy with xylene but the recommendation from West Systems is "do not mix or dilute epoxy with any chemicals" this was also recommended by Phil Herranen who is an epoxy expert. I will also try the air purifier if I can get a hold of one.

I hang the blank vertically. As for the penetrating epoxy I read multiple places that thinning the epoxy with any chemicals is not a good idea. Dust may not be quite the best way to describe it but there are particles that appear on the surface that seam to come from nowhere. At first I thought it was pieces of foam from the brushes I was using so I switched brushes and that hasnt solved the problem. At first I didnt like the gloss finish of the epoxy that I saw in pictures but seeing it in person the grain looks great so its now the desired finish.

Yeah Im sure its not bubbles. I have tried using a blow drier and to pop them by hand but it doesnt have any effect. Also the bubble forming from a temperature difference are only an issue on the first application on bare wood because the wood is porous and has air inside it. Once there are a few coats of epoxy this isnt a big problem Also I have let the gun hang in the room for about 15-20 minutes after I wipe it with acetone so it has plenty of time to balance the temp.

I know I can not care but I have put hundreds of dollars and countless hours into the gun and the first thing people will notice is the finish so I really wanted to make it perfect. Im going to try vacuuming the brush and even washing it in acetone to clean it as best as I can.

I have been sanding outside then whiping down with acetone in a different room then hanging and epoxy in my bathroom. I wish there was a way to get back to the hi gloss of the cured epoxy by sanding/polishing but there isnt.

I have been building a gun for a while now and after all this time I have been extremely picky about the finish. I have eliminated problems with fish eyeing but I cannot seem to solve the dust problem. Every time I coat the gun with a new layer of epoxy its seams like there are hundreds of little particles that end up in the coating. They feel like grit once the epoxy hardens. I have tried applying the epoxy in my bathroom but this hasn't helped. Do i need to clean the brushes with something before I use them? I cant seem to stop the problem and everything else about the finish is great. Help Please!!!

Thanks

I would say dont use it. It will probably be ok but since it isnt what you ordered you wont be able to send it back if you use it. If you have other shafts to use then I would send it back and get the right one. It would really suck to find out you cant hit anything with it and then not be able to get your money back.

Jim - what was your time before the class?

JC - Ive heard about the lanyard but it seems like if something were to go wrong at the bottom it could be a long time before they find out. Like in this dive if he had failed to surface it would have been a few minutes before they realized that something had gone wrong. sorry if Im being difficult by playing devils advocate but its terrible when you read about accidents that happen to some of the top divers.

I was referring to the PFI record that Jim mentioned. I have always been curious why they dont have a safety diver ( on scuba) that down deep in case of emergency. I know things like this dont happen very often but in extreme competitions things like this can happen and deep water black out is a possibility. Seems like it might be worth it as divers are diving deeper and longer than ever.

Just out of curiosity what is the static record?

oh I read that wrong.

Basic Freediver or equivalant experience with Freediving, spearfishing or scuba diving (general comfort in the water)
Good health and fitness
12 years of age with guardian permission
Static Apnea (breath-hold) of 1:00 minute dry
Constant Ballast (unassisted freedive) of 6 meters / 20 feet

Direct from the site

Yeah I am taking the level 2

I bought a ulusub reel and although I have not gotten a chance to use it I can tell it is a well made reel. There isnt a single part that is flimsy cheap or that looks like it will wear out. The design is simple and efficient. It is made from SS and Teflon so there is no chance of corroding and is also reasonably priced. Jon (Behslayer) was great to work with with quick responses to queries and had great service. I would recommend his reels and I will give a full review this summer when I get a chance to use it.

Just made the deposit. Ill be taking the PFI class May 21-24. There were 4 spots left when I singed up I hope to see a few of you there.