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Old 10-29-2010, 11:01 AM   #1
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Austins - WOW! Bought a new RIFFE Gun

I had to fly up to Atlanta on business on Wednesday so I decided to stop off at Austin's on my way to the airport...I'd never been there before. Holy crap am I glad I did; they've got everything!

I met Hector (he was behind the counter) and talked with him for a bit about freediving computers, pole spears, and guns. He was incredibly helpful and willing to answer all of my questions. I'm pretty new to spearfishing and have only done it while on SCUBA. I'm also interested in freediving so I had lots of questions about training and gear; he sent a lot of time talking with me and filled me with good information.

But I couldn't leave without picking up a new gun...I bought a Riffe Competitor 2x...the price was awesome and the gun is so elegant, especially when you think of how lethal it is.

Victor, one of the other guys in the shop was rigging guns and he took a couple of minutes to swap out the bands with some 5/8 inch bands instead of whatever was on there. He and Hector also put on a longer lanyard after swapping out he bands to give me a 17 foot reach. I don't know if I could even hit something 17 feet away but I'm sure to give it a try. I'm going to take it out for a little target practice this weekend...I'm sure to find a cooperative Hog, Mangrove, or Mutton that wants to hold the target...can't wait!

I just wanted to say thanks to the guys at Austins; thier customer service was great, thier prices were unbeatable, and I love the fact that they are spearo centric.

THANKS AGAIN...I'll be back.

Oh, I never did get to Atlanta...I sat on the tarmac at MIA inside of an aircraft for 3 hours and then again for another 2.5 hours...10 hours of delays total; Atlanta was getting slammed by Thunderstorms so I finally packed it in and drove back home...with my new speargun! At least the trip wasn't a total loss.
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Old 10-29-2010, 04:50 PM   #2
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Re: Austins - WOW! Bought a new RIFFE Gun

Austins has good people! glad you enjoyed it! hopefully you will come back! they do have a wide selection of guns to choose from huh!

Victor is tops people!
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Old 10-29-2010, 06:01 PM   #3
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They are a top notch business.
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Old 10-29-2010, 06:15 PM   #4
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everyone there is awesome
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Old 10-29-2010, 09:56 PM   #5
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They even will mail you equipment overseas! They are awesome. numero uno!
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Old 10-30-2010, 05:56 AM   #6
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Re: Austins - WOW! Bought a new RIFFE Gun

I'll definately be back. I'm going to take the level 1 FII course within the next month and I'm sure I'll have to "gear up"...my wallet is already frightened!
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Old 10-30-2010, 06:25 AM   #7
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They are the best! Awsome customer service and great people. I wouldn't buy anywhere else, even though I live 1500 miles away.
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Old 10-30-2010, 09:29 AM   #8
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Best spear shop in south Florida.
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Old 11-03-2010, 08:33 AM   #9
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Austins is great, the only place I'll buy gear, even though it's out of my way. I got my 2x there too.
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Old 11-05-2010, 09:45 PM   #10
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Good reason why they have been in business so long good folk over there.

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Old 11-07-2010, 09:31 AM   #11
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+1. I stick to them.
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