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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
06-19-2012, 11:36 AM
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Florida Teen shot in Head with Spear
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Florida Teen shot in Head with Spear
I might be late on this, but I just saw a video clip of Florida teen who caught a spear in the head. X-ray is something...still alive and kicking.
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All About Video and Photo Gear
03-01-2012, 05:35 PM
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Has anyone tried this GoPro red filter?
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Re: Has anyone tried this GoPro red filter?
Sorry for any confussion. I wasn't refering to the Mako product, which I have no experience with.
My experience was with someone else's after-market "red filter" that I bought from a popular...
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All About Video and Photo Gear
03-01-2012, 04:38 PM
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Has anyone tried this GoPro red filter?
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Re: Has anyone tried this GoPro red filter?
With my first flat lense I bought a "red" filter. It was nothing more than thin red mylar sheet cut in a circle that you placed inside the housing between the camera's lens and the flat lense. I...
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All About Video and Photo Gear
02-27-2012, 11:22 PM
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Helmets for GoPro
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Re: Helmets for GoPro
Regardless of wearing a hood or not, I didn't like the head strap. It kept slipping and the band wants to sit in same place of mask. I decided to go with a helmet for ease of wear and additional...
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California Spearfishing
02-23-2012, 04:00 PM
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Dont forget list
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Re: Dont forget list
That is correct. I was initially concerned that I might be misclassified. Who knows...bears love fish and maybe even butterflies can swim...Oso Mariposa??? LOL
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California Spearfishing
02-23-2012, 03:22 PM
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Dont forget list
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Re: Dont forget list
The primary purpose for the Helmet is to attach my GoPro camera, which is way better than the head strap that constantly is slipping off. I dive the rigs in GOM so there is the added benefit of...
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California Spearfishing
02-23-2012, 01:06 PM
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Dont forget list
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Re: Dont forget list
Yep - Nothing like last minute mad dash of collecting gear and packing. I finally put together a dedicated container of spearfishing only gear, which is always packed. All I need to focus on is all...
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Member Items
02-22-2012, 12:54 AM
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4Sale: Riffe Vertical Reel
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Re: 4Sale: Riffe Vertical Reel
Yes, I still have the reel. Yes, it was originally designed for mid handle riffe guns.
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Upper Gulfcoast
02-16-2012, 01:15 AM
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Red snapper eating lionfish in Pensacola
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Re: Red snapper eating lionfish in Pensacola
I was in Cozumel in early December doing deep dives +165'. Compared to the year before there were a lot fewer lionfish...gov't has encouraged divemasters to kill all on sight. Put a bounty on their...
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Florida East Coast Spearfishing
02-15-2012, 04:25 PM
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Spare air??
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Re: Spare air??
The Spare Air is not enough volume to be useful. The H2Odessey Extra Air has a 6 cubic foot tank with built on regulator. It is a compact unit that still has enough volume to be useful as a bailout...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
02-14-2012, 02:21 PM
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spearfishing on scuba
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Re: spearfishing on scuba
Absolutely agree that you want the disconnect within easy reach, like somewhere just in front of the trigger/handle assembly.
And if you are shooting with steel cable then make certain that you...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
02-14-2012, 11:31 AM
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spearfishing on scuba
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Re: spearfishing on scuba
Crab,
I scuba spear, and sometimes play with some freediving. The main benefit of scuba is that you can go deeper and stay longer. To head off the arguments from freedivers...this does not mean...
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Member Items
02-08-2012, 05:23 PM
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4Sale: Riffe Vertical Reel
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4Sale: Riffe Vertical Reel
I have a "new" Riffe Vertical Reel with 600lb Spectra line for sale. I took it on one dive trip (3 dives). It is mechanically sound.. I just didn't like handling the reel and line around a oil...
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Texas Gulf Coast
02-01-2012, 05:44 PM
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Mammoth Lake, Clute TX. a nice place to dive.
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Ursus
Re: Mammoth Lake, Clute TX. a nice place to dive.
Mammoth Lake is one of the better dive training lakes around Houston area. It is a large lake with lots of submerged things to see, including the C130, mini-sub, jet, busses, motorcycles, and some...
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All About Pole Spears & Slings
02-01-2012, 02:41 PM
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Best slip tip
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Ursus
Re: Best slip tip
Smudge,
Thanks for this. I have been shooting Riffe and ABB slip tips around the rigs. I just ordered a Sea Stinger to try out. I appreciate the heads up before it arrives.
Thanks
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Invasive Species Spearfishing & Science
02-01-2012, 02:18 PM
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Do You Really Feel Like Getting Stung by a Lionfish?
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Re: Do You Really Feel Like Getting Stung by a Lionfish?
Lionfish sting hurts like being stung by stingray. I have experience with both. Lionfish tastes great and worth shooting....buy a little 2' pole spear (Leisurepro for $24) and use a tennis ball to...
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All About Pole Spears & Slings
01-30-2012, 05:08 PM
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Best slip tip
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Ursus
Re: Best slip tip
If you go straight to Sea Stinger's website you can buy direct ...it cost less than the Scubaworld price and shipping is free...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
12-14-2011, 05:13 PM
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GoPro Mounting
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Ursus
Re: Helmet mounted GoPro
I have responded above
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
12-13-2011, 10:55 PM
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GoPro Mounting
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Ursus
Helmet mounted GoPro
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I used a kayak helmet and GoPro Tripod Mount. Helmet has minimal foam that does compress at depth so cinch strap tight at surface and is perfect at depth. Hands free...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
12-13-2011, 11:43 AM
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GoPro Mounting
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Ursus
Re: GoPro Mounting
I mounted mine onto a helmet. I bought a kayak helmet (minimal foam padding) from REI, and then I tapped a hole in the front and afixed a stainless nut and bolt (bolt is 3/8" longer than the length...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
11-22-2011, 12:19 PM
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Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
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Ursus
Re: Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
Reefed
Ok. Now I understand your comment. Sidemount is a scuba diving configuration in which you have two tanks rigged to lay long the side of your body (from under your arm down past your hip)...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
11-22-2011, 11:00 AM
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Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
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Ursus
Re: Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
Reefed - Not sure I understand you reply or question. Can you clarify.
Thanks
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Diving Safety, Accidents and Incidents
11-16-2011, 03:45 PM
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Pony Bottle Saves?
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Ursus
Re: Pony Bottle Saves?
Agreed - I would never advocate someone trying something new/risky without any prior experience. Classroom learning goes out the window under stressful situation...repetitive practice is only...
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Diving Safety, Accidents and Incidents
11-16-2011, 01:55 PM
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Pony Bottle Saves?
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Ursus
Re: Pony Bottle Saves?
I agree in concept but real life application is not as simple. I am firm believer in being trained and diving within your limits (free or scuba). Unfortunately, personal physiology and environment...
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General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
11-16-2011, 11:35 AM
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Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
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Ursus
Spearfishing with Sidemount Harness
After all of the discussions on redundant air I thought I would ask if anyone has tried diving their sidemount rig while spearfishing? If so any issues or observations.
Thanks
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