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I think that a tab midway along the length of the shaft should work, as many people already have a rest tab set up like that. I think that a notch, however would not be a good idea. You would significantly weaken the shaft. Shaft whip could be a problem with open tracks and thin shafts. Even on thicker shafts, the mid-span notch would make the shaft much more likely to bend on a holed up fish, I think.

cool! where is this?

Damn!! Thats a sick beach dive! I think i'm going off the wrong beach lol.

You may have seen this on SB but:

Anyone every freedive off the beach at night? What kind of gear do I need to get besides a light? How do I rig the light onto my gun so that I can see? How freaky is it?

Also, what kind of light should I get?

We donated a custom carbon fiber gun as a raffle prize back in the spring to raise money for the FRA. We don't sell them, so it was a unique opportunity for someone to own the only gun like it outside of Chad's garage. Gary Heidleberg was the winner.

I won't be able to attend, but I'm curious. What is it about the expo that turns you off?

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Tin man, i personally appreciatte your work, and the design duo you had with Griswold. I think indeed that you are a gifted craftsman.

Thanks. Griswold will be showing off our latest carbon fiber gun (and delivering it to the new owner) at the Blue Wild Expo in February, if anybody will be there. It's 56" long, with three wraps of carbon fiber over an improved core material, delrin enclosed track, spring resetting line release, molded handle, and custom 3-hole delrin muzzle. Even unfinished, it looks like death incarnate. <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

I understood that it's just a folding putt extension. I just think that it's an interesting way to make a single gun a little more adaptable for different circumstances. I do think that the details of the construction will make all the difference between a feature that is functional, and one that just gets in the way.

I think the idea of a folding/sliding stock is a very interesting thought. I can hardly wait to see this build progress!

I got the material, but just haven't made time to play with it. It's just a Nike sleeve for wearing an MP3 player, so it might not hold up long term. I just can't seem to get it to the top of the "I wonder if. . . " list!

I hunt low visibility, so most of my shots are relatively short range. But they often come with little warning, and are quick and almost "from the hip". Many times I feel myself still in the action of extending my arm when I fire.

For me, the biggest differentiator is my focus. It's the whole "aim small, miss small" thin. As long as I am focused on the vital area of the fish, my shots are generally acceptable. To me, "acceptable" is anything that holds well enough to subdue the fish withough excessively damaging the meat.

When my marksmanship is off, though, I can often feel it the instant I fire, because I realize that I am shooting at the whole fish, instead of at a small area of the fish. I don't mean aiming in the traditional sense of sighting down the shaft and lining up, but more like choosing an individual bird, vs. shooting at the whole flock.

lol idk why he didnt shoot... I WOULD HAVE! lol

If you look at the comments, he said that he didnt take the shot because that he already had one in the freezer from the week before.

nice black!! That trigger is ginormous!!

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I like the tip about the oil or water on the screw.

My old man always taught me to scrape the screw across an old candle, picking up a little wax, before inserting in hardwood. Works like a charm.

Seeweed - Do you have a favorite online source for that line?

Nice lobster and fish! Cool story about the nurse shark!

seaweed, when I get back to Ft. Lauderdale from winter break, do you wanna do a beach dive off dania?? I love the reef off the end of the pier, but neve dove meade street. I heard that it was not allowed because of the lifeguards.

It looks from the pics like the bottom of the riffe is more of an elliptical shape, and not fully rounded like the bottom of a circular rail gun barrel.

Nobody makes an aftermarket adapter that fits the bottom of a Riffe and allows the mounting of other reels?

haha well said hau! Can't wait to get back to S FL!!!

aright.... i'm confused about this bent leg one leg technique. Can someone explain it to me? How does your bent leg provide an extra boost??

Also, how much of a stroke do you do with your hands/arm when you're about to dive.