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  • The Adventures of Thumper

    Are oars longer than paddles? They were short IIRC. I would've had to do elevated pushups for that. Thanks. Either way, I'm jealous of your small boat operations, Don. Yer welcome, but we're not even till I hitch a ride on your Zodiac now. I'll pay for gas, just so I don't have to row, ok? Maybe some Buffalo Grass, too... Nastrovje!!

  • Atomic Venom Dive Mask

    Quote from LunkerBuster

    Thanks Jim. That is great news.
    I am excited to give it a shot


    Btw. Rammstein does have some great song to work out to. I bet they are scary as hell


    Judah, holy cow... have you youtubed them? Haha! ...-Don't. Think H.R. Giger mixed with Zed, Maynard and the gimp ... to german techno. Oh yeah. It's wrong. Thanks Jim! I shoulda stopped at "TechnoViking" dubbed to "Russia Privjet". My bad.


    The wife and I visited Dan yesterday and picked up (among other things) an Omer Zero3. I didn't have any fins, weights or Crest toothpaste, but I hit the beach at the end of Sunrise Blvd that evening. It seals fine and does have better view than my micromask, which is the same as the SpearDiver Aim mask, even though the Zero3 has much less glass. The micromask seals tighter on the sides on me and the Zero3 seals a little looser on the sides. Both seal fine on me and I wear a 7 1/4" to 7 3/8" size hat (if that helps). I used it again off Key Largo today after rubbing Crest into the lenses for 10min or so (no lighter necessary), but I still can't say one's better than the other yet. I like them both. As far as looks on your face, you'll get more nookie with the Zero3. (I meant as opposed to with the micromask on your face.) It's a great mask, Dan's prices CANNOT be beat and, unlike everyone else, he's still got them in stock. Thanks Dan! (Not you, Jim, no, no... not you. :nono: hehe)

  • The Adventures of Thumper

    Extremely slow! I checked, btw. There is a pic of Rangers using a motor... could be photoshopped... could be that there's a couple high speed privates in the back rowing their asses off while the rest look good for the recruitment poster. :laughing: I'm just joking. It's just that we didn't use the motors much, though. A lot of rowing. Quiet rowing. A lot of quiet rowing. No talking, just row and watch your sector. ...and don't fart! Oar handles are quiet, surprising and painful.

  • The Adventures of Thumper

    Now wait just a cotton pick'n second here... you can put MOTORS on Zodiacs??? WTF, over? I dare anyone to find a pic of Rangers using a motor. I've wasted a lotta time and effort with one leg out, getting soaked, rowing, uncomfortably crouched another Ranger's ass. ...MOTORS... all this time... bastards!

  • Atomic Venom Dive Mask

    I can't believe I just googled/youtubed "phat beatz"... wtf. That led me to some viking looking guy dancing in the street to german techno music, which led me to some german group named rammstein that does things on stage that I'd like to un-watch. What the hell? I still like the zero3, though.

  • Dry Breath holds, what are the benefits?

    Good question, but somewhat already answered. I just read this thread again as it's a good thread to read more than once.


    Personally, a couple winters ago I used dry static tables alone to get to the 4 minute mark, but it gave me a chronic ringing in my ears that just comes back whenever I do them for a few days now. 'Point is, they can be easily over-done, especially when the benefits from dynamic apnea are more usable anyway. Do it like Don and you won't go wrong. (That sounds like a good Zappa song. A little green rosetta? No? ...Just me? I'm all alone on that one, huh? Damn. Ok... ...never mind.) Read the thread again brother... -just sayin'... :thumbsup1:

  • Open cell wetsuit misnomer

    +1 for unlined, AKA misnomer-ed popular term "open cell", even with a small explanation to educate the buyer (as I was also unaware). That's the German in you, Dan. Perfection is a burden to some (you perfectionist). Keep it up, as your large 3mil will be my next suit while I'm down here in your area. I just have to decide on which camo, black or red. :thinking:

  • Pantoja's accident

    I don't even know you, Sergio, and I'm happy to hear you're doing so good (kudos on your patience)... I can only imagine how Dan, Alan and the rest of the guys (ie. your friends) that were THERE feel about this. It still IS a big deal and that's probably why Dan left this thread open.


    I'm sure the diver that put the gun in the bucket with the spear-tip pointing up is still having a hard time forgiving himself (if at all). It was a mistake. All humans are fallible.


    I see Dan's a peer-checker and it's good to peer-check and peer-coach each other when it comes to safety. We all need it from time to time, especially when it comes in a spirit of caring and an attitude of helpfulness. It's simply about minimizing the potential for mistakes.


    Overconfidence, time pressure, distraction/interruption, multiple tasks, miscommunication, peer pressure (yes), off normal conditions, mental stress and others make for a lot of "TRAPs" for a mistake to happen.


    I'm not directing any of this to Sergio or anyone in particular, but to anyone that thinks it might be helpful.
    I'm on a job that's kind-of critical in nature and thought I'd pass along a little of what they teach that applies:


    Be aware when things "don't seem right" and pursue an answer as to why. A skill we're learning is to self-check before and during performance of any activity where mis-performance could cause bad things to happen:
    1.STOP WHEN UNSURE. Eliminate distractions and focus on what you're about to do.
    2.THINK: With a questioning attitude, consider the "what if's" prior to taking any action or making a decision. Ask, "What's the worst that could happen?" Foresee consequences. Assume nothing.
    3.Act: Acting could also include asking for advice if you're still unsure. That'd be effective communication and 70% of all "events" begin with mis-communication.
    4.Review what happened (in your mind, at the very least).


    I know the above sounds a little over the top/geekish (and I summarized), but it can and does work quickly with practice. Error elimination skills like the above are in use by nuclear power plants, NASA and other critical industries where mistakes can be, well... a big deal. I just figure this could apply to spearfishing, just as it does to being a Ranger, Delta, SEAL, etc. I like what they're teaching because it's a mindset of continuous improvement. I like you guys, timing is coincidental, so I figure I'd pass some of this along and say something. :) Any thoughts, especially from experience?

  • Pantoja's accident

    This is a great thread. It's been a few years, so how do you feel now Sergio? Did the injury leave any lasting effects? How long was it before you were diving deep again?


    I bet you guys think of this often. Sergio has some good friends. Any thoughts since then?