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Forum: All About Guns 09-09-2022, 05:01 PM
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Posted By spearomurray
Re: Carbon stringers: do they add anything?

I have a dust collector, and will certainly be using that for all the jointer and planer work. Respirator, bunny suit, etc... Thanks for the suggestions spearq8
Forum: All About Guns 09-08-2022, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,936
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Carbon stringers: do they add anything?

Well, decided to go forward with stringers. A number of builders have gotten back to me to suggest that something is needed to stiffen a teak stock to work with a large inverted roller, whether it be...
Forum: All About Guns 08-27-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,936
Posted By spearomurray
Carbon stringers: do they add anything?

Hi guys, I'd love to hear from some builders that have tried guns with/without carbon stringers. I'm building a few inverted rollers this fall, and it would be nice not to risk a set of planer and...
Forum: California Spearfishing 11-23-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,100
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Guide to custom wetsuits

I'm by no means the expert, but I've summarized what other's have reported about various neoprenes below:

schwaman (http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=157809) bought 2 smooth-skin Heiwa,...
Forum: California Spearfishing 11-23-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,100
Posted By spearomurray
Guide to custom wetsuits

This writeup is intended to serve as a guide to those who are interested in buying custom wetsuits (specifically from Elios). I recently bought a 7mm and 3mm. Choosing neoprene type and outer coating...
Forum: All About Guns 04-01-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,401
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Spectra wishbones for small ID bands?

Second what Mikel said about nylon line for constrictor knots. Works great and is super cheap. Neptonics also sells a grey tie-line that's a bit thicker. Have started using that and like it. It's...
Forum: All About Guns 04-01-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,401
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Spectra wishbones for small ID bands?

Kevlar is overkill, and is a pain to work with and cut. I find it hard to imagine a scenario where dyneema wouldn't perform just fine as a wishbone. I use small ID rubber on all my gun builds, and...
Forum: All About Guns 11-23-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Carbon stringers

Thanks for your reply Mikel. I'm going to go with your suggestion. It doesn't seem out of reach for my skillset. Right now I'm planning out a few builds. I'd like to build a gun that can send a 10mm...
Forum: All About Guns 11-19-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,276
Posted By spearomurray
Carbon stringers

Hi guys, I'm laying up a few blanks for myself this winter. I would like to try some with a few carbon stringers in the blank. Anyone have suggestions for sources for longer strips? Pulltruded vs....
Forum: California Spearfishing 09-30-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,991
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Any suggestions for new floats, old ones died.

Didn't quite read your post all the way through. Now see that you mentioned that you have a riffe 3 atm and RA hard float. I would check out the Ulusub. There might be a way to orally inflate it....
Forum: California Spearfishing 09-30-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,991
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Any suggestions for new floats, old ones died.

Float stackup thread here: http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=196978

I have the ocean hunter, and like the high durometer of the fabric and ability to change out bladder if it goes during a...
Forum: California Spearfishing 04-11-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,662
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Spearfishing Films

That's some awesome blue water video! The diversity at the spot is incredible. I've seen a few of Terry Maas' videos, but can't for the life of me remember where to go find them again.

Just...
Forum: California Spearfishing 04-11-2020, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,662
Posted By spearomurray
Spearfishing Films

With all this downtime, anyone have any favorite spearing films they want to share?


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Forum: All Other Gear 03-13-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,939
Posted By spearomurray
Force Guages

Hi Guys,
I thought I'd be smart and use my cheap-ass luggage scale to measure band tension on a few of my guns. Needless to say, the scale really shit the bed and now no longer works.

I'm...
Forum: All About Guns 12-18-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,067
Posted By spearomurray
Tis the season to Build Guns...New 150

Hi All,
I posted here before and got some fantastic advice for my last build http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=196148. I'm Building a mid-handle 150 cm to expand the quiver, serve as an...
Forum: California Spearfishing 11-04-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,840
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Maui Blue water

Jon and Gerifalte,
It's taken be a darn long time to get back to you guys. Work slammed me pretty much right when I got back from the islands. Finally here to make a report.

Did a reef trip...
Forum: California Spearfishing 08-06-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,840
Posted By spearomurray
Maui Blue water

Can anybody recommend a charter or friend for blue water in Maui? Heading out for two weeks in Sept and won't have the option of going to Kona. I'm planning on bringing the guns and neoprene out...
Forum: California Spearfishing 03-31-2019, 11:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,823
Posted By spearomurray
Re: NCSD at SBI

Weather held out ok this weekend. Josh Thorndike, Justin Yasutake, Oren Gotlib, Nathan, and myself launched the 240 outrage at 5:30 from San Pedro on Saturday. 15 knt breeze and choppy 6 ft swell on...
Forum: California Spearfishing 03-26-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,823
Posted By spearomurray
Re: NCSD at SBI

Thank you for the advice Bob! Weather is looking ok, hoping it will improve. I'll be sure to be back with a report of the kelp and fish should weather allow us to make it all the way out.
Forum: California Spearfishing 03-23-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,823
Posted By spearomurray
NCSD at SBI

Hey guys,
A few of us Norcal Skin Divers area headed out of San Pedro on a friend's Outrage 24. We're hoping to jump in at SBI. We've been keeping an eye of the weather and have the north end of...
Forum: All About Guns 07-31-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,002
Posted By spearomurray
Re: 64" Blue Water Build

Got a chance to get the gun in the water this past weekend. Went beautifully. Shots went exactly where I wanted them to. Thanks for all the input and advice guys!

http://vimeo.com/282542201
Forum: California Spearfishing 07-05-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,550
Views: 811,257
Posted By spearomurray
Re: California Spearos Bartering Thread

Looking for a 63"-67" threaded 11/32 shaft.

Also looking for 75-100 ft blue water bungee or materials.
Forum: California Spearfishing 06-21-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,915
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Last minute bluefin spots

Is that per day? Day trips or multi-day run?
Forum: California Spearfishing 06-18-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,424
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Float Stackup

Thanks for all the feedback guys, much appreciated. As I mentioned before discussing the pros and cons of each float, I'm not making any claims regarding durability or built quality. Despite built...
Forum: California Spearfishing 06-18-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,424
Posted By spearomurray
Re: Float Stackup

Another way to rationalize the Riffe 3 atm lift is to compare it to the Ocean Hunter 3 atm. If you've handled them before, you'll know they have very very similar volumes and shapes. The ocean hunter...
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