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Jersey Jim
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Mid-Atlantic States
09-03-2017, 08:31 PM
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Dirty water Midhandle build
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Jersey Jim
Re: Dirty water Midhandle build
Hey Mana, is that the bottom half of a cast iron chiminea from "Blue Rooster", without the chimney attached? I have a cast aluminum one from them. You ever cook any fish on it? Is good for steaming...
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Mid-Atlantic States
07-16-2017, 09:48 AM
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Daily Vis report thread
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Jersey Jim
Re: Daily Vis report thread
I went out Tue & Thur the 11th & 13th, and the bottom vis on the wrecks dropped off to under 10 feet. the seas were 3 foot both days though. When does your week start?
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
07-01-2017, 06:34 AM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Cuzza, the 16650 cells fit like a charm, and operate well. Still testing for duration. Am using the Orbtronic cells (2600 mAh). I ended up getting some mini Olight single-cell lights (non-diving)...
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Mid-Atlantic States
07-01-2017, 06:12 AM
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Dive Buddies for Dutch Springs
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Jersey Jim
Re: Dive Buddies for Dutch Springs
That water there is really clear, due to the millions of zebra mussels. Fun stuff to play on too. Made many a trip there (2 hours each way) for several years starting in 2002. I used to start the...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-24-2017, 08:43 AM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Here's some interesting trivia about small rechargeables.... The all electric Tesla cars use battery packs comprised of several thousand 18650 cells! These are about the highest watt-density...
Forum:
Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-24-2017, 05:39 AM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Every time my wife harps on my wardrobe (or lack thereof), I tell her "I'm no slave to fashion"
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-23-2017, 11:37 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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18,713
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
The "technical section" on the Xtar site had a good primer on batteries, capacities, charging, etc. Worth a look for sure. Yes, the dragon particularly caught my eye too. What a sexy looking piece of...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-23-2017, 09:52 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
That 3-display model is like their original VC2. Seems the 4-bay model has capability to go between 0.1 to 1.0 amps. but manual says "automatically selects" current. I like to "manually select...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-23-2017, 08:39 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Cuzza, I also ordered a pair of Orbtronic's 16650's (2500mAh), and their "Xtar VC2 Plus" charger couple nights ago. Upon closer look at manual, reviews, features and video's, it seems the earlier VC2...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-22-2017, 07:04 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
I'm glad they worked out. I see too many people trying to cram an 18mm diameter 18650 cell into a light designed for 17mm diameter CR123's. At 2500 mAh, you should get plenty of performance, although...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-18-2017, 12:43 AM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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18,713
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
I'm in the market for a dedicated cell charger myself for these Li-Ion cells. For years I've used this one from Multiplex, but it only has alligator clips, and runs on as low as 10-volts DC, but...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-17-2017, 03:56 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Terrific! I assume you already have a charger for your existing 18650's you plan to use? Which make and model charger is it?
Forum:
Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-17-2017, 03:25 PM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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18,713
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
CuzzA, follow the link below to "Orbtronic". The Link is to their "16650 battery & charger" page. This is the route I am going. $7.75 for each 16650 cell @ 2500 mAh! A standard CR123A cell is 1550...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-16-2017, 09:54 AM
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Mako 680 Lumen light questions
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Jersey Jim
Re: Mako 680 Lumen light questions
JFJF, follow the link below to the post I made to someone who was also trying to fit the 18650 batteries in place of CR123's. The 123's are 17mm diameter, while the 18 650's are 18mm diameter (by...
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Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
06-16-2017, 08:50 AM
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Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
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Jersey Jim
Re: Solid Light Solution for Ocean Rhino Guns..
Cuzza, Did you ever get the 18650 rechargeables to fit by removing the heat shrink jacket? I assume this is what you meant by "label".
I wanted to mention the 16650 rechargeable. It is "16mm"...
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Mid-Atlantic States
06-15-2017, 02:12 PM
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wetsuit for Jersey
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7,038
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Jersey Jim
Re: wetsuit for Jersey
I would be surprised if they shrink, but compress, yes. I haven't used Yamamoto products long enough to know. However, the Yamamoto supposedly has 30% more air bubbles than standard neoprene does. As...
Forum:
Mid-Atlantic States
06-15-2017, 09:47 AM
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Sheepshead
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Jersey Jim
Re: Sheepshead
Lemonstier, I believe this is you I took a pic of after shooting one, 7 years ago last week or so. The other one on my boat, Gene shot I think.
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Mid-Atlantic States
06-15-2017, 09:27 AM
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wetsuit for Jersey
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7,038
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: wetsuit for Jersey
You will love the Mako suit! I keep 4 of them... two 3mm's in L & XL, and two 5mm's in L & XL.
Am equally comfortable in size large, just a little easier to don & doff with the XL size. Both...
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Mid-Atlantic States
06-15-2017, 09:21 AM
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wetsuit for Jersey
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7,038
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: wetsuit for Jersey
That's why I will NEVER eat asparagus the night before a dive! :nono:
Forum:
Mid-Atlantic States
06-13-2017, 09:03 PM
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Daily Vis report thread
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920,094
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Jersey Jim
Re: Daily Vis report thread
Finally got some decent conditions today. 20 feet of vis on a shallow wreck. Maybe a tad more. Surface current rippin from wind, as was yesterday too, but bottom was calm. Joined a 60 & 75' float...
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Mid-Atlantic States
06-13-2017, 08:49 PM
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wetsuit for Jersey
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7,038
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: wetsuit for Jersey
I dove in Jersey today. Switched from the super warm Mako 5mm to the Mako 3mm today. 66F on surface, felt like mid to high 50s at 48 feet on the bottom. Felt fine in the 3mm. Think it will be my go...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-12-2017, 09:10 PM
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6
Mako 680 Lumen light questions
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3,635
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: Mako 680 Lumen light questions
Armd1, Thanks for the tips. From what I've seen of the rechargeables, the have less mAh capacity over the disposables. I'll have to compare the specs again. And yes, the light takes 2 cells end to...
Forum:
General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-10-2017, 06:16 PM
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6
Mako 680 Lumen light questions
Views:
3,635
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Mako 680 Lumen light questions
I've managed to shy away from any light that uses CR123A batteries, as they are not as common, and not as cheap as AA or AAA. But recently I found myself passing up too many high performance and...
Forum:
General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-10-2017, 02:57 AM
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13
Sea sickness
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4,164
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: Sea sickness
Eddie, I tried a Scopolomine patch once in 2001, and it temporarily blurred my vision terribly. I haven't taken anything for quite some years, but used to take Mechlazine Hydrochloride (50mg) ,...
Forum:
General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-10-2017, 02:18 AM
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4
Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
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3,772
Posted By
Jersey Jim
Re: Mako Wetsuit Size, Thickness and Fit Question
I agree with Burnz, get the XL. I ordered their suits in 3 sizes before learning that. The Mako suits are great. I'm 5'-10.5" and 180, and although I started this season out in a 5mm Large, and it...
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