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  1. cmburch

    MAKO Spearguns: Perfect Fit or it's FREE

    Thanks Dano.
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    MAKO Spearguns: Perfect Fit or it's FREE

    Not correct! I ordered an inflatable dive board, some other items, and added the minimus due to this guarantee. It leaks. I had to mention this guarantee. I am being sent a return label. Now I have to get a small box, package it up and drive to mail it. We have disabled veterans in...
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    Purpose and Use of Multiprong Spear Tips

    Popgun Pete, I would say wicked on the paralyzer! But having to take time to move it side to side while pulling it off is not fun. California is head shots, so slip-tip. Your fish look pretty mutilated. Nice post though. Thank you for all your informative posts!
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    Scuba with freediving fins

    Freedive fins are best with socks/ booties. For Northern California we use 4mm Argos Stealth Booties. 2mm for Southern California. Google Argos Stealth Booties.
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    Earthquake while diving

    Loma Prieta and other local earthquakes. Earthquakes travel in shock waves on the surface of water. So think of swells on the surface of the water. Then think of swimming pools loosing a foot or more of water due to shockwave/swell on edge of pool and swimmers/waterpolo players near the edge...
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    Big Blue dive light won't stop flashing

    May be best to post on Big Blue Bigblue Dive Lights And contact Big Blue Support.
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    Snorkeling in San Diego?

    May want to post in the Southern California section. Also check SpearBoard California section. SoCal
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    Weighting a backplate

    For trim. I tend to go 1/3rd weight over lungs and 2/3rd on belt. I have a weight that bolts in channel. I have DR and unknown brand SS BP. I guess it has more to do with trim rather than ad on weights. So only rubber weigh belt.
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    Purpose and Use of Multiprong Spear Tips

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/National-Divers-7mm-5-Prong-Trident-Spear-Tip/584858175?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3850&adid=22222222227072162732&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=182860983041&wl4=pla-477910055992&wl5=9032051&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113828703&wl11=online&wl12=5848581...
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    Free diving in Jet Fins?

    There are inexpensive full footpocket fins available. I have one piece Mares and Apollo. I also use fiberglass and carbon blades with footpockets. For Southern California try a 2mm Argos Stealth bootie then try on fins at your local shop. For specific freedive fins try Freedive N Spear...
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    Free diving in Jet Fins?

    Need to get the sock you are going to wear and try on footpockets. 12EEEE Nike tennis shoe. I use Picasso and Mares footpockets with 4mm socks.
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    More bad news for helium prices?

    The US has the largest He storage in the world. It is a byproduct of natural gas. We get liquid He dirt cheap for low temperature research. We are the the world leader.
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    Scuba with freediving fins

    I use fiberglass blades for SCUBA and Carbon for freediving. We use 4mm NorCal and 2mm SoCal. Wear the booties while trying on the footpocket. Theses are also good for kayaking. Argos Stealth Wetsuit Booties | 4mm High Tops & 2mm Low Tops
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    Case for new dive mask

    It does not hurt to have 2 masks in case one is lost or damaged. Good luck!
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    Heading to Scubatoys!!!

    All these boards used to be active years ago. I have purchased a lot of my current gear through them when I switch to a SS BP with wing. Excellent customer service and support. I think I got my DR Reg and my wrist computer there also.
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    Wanted WTB Used inflatable boat

    I normally look on Craigslist. And I stick with Hypalon like Avon and Achilles. PVC does not hold up to UV as well.
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    How conserve air when necessary

    I like lap swimming at local Jr. College pool and also a local city pool (free 6-7:30am. Just leave donation for Lifeguards). I practice trying to reduce the number of strokes it takes me to get across the pool. I also sometimes get into a rhythm to swim across with the least amount of...
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    How conserve air when necessary

    Northern California Kelp Diver. I solo SCUBA sometimes, but mainly solo freedive. I can usually hook up with someone on the weekends, but if the ocean looks good I ask my boss for the day off and make up for it on Saturday. Do not panic! Do not hold your breath. Look around at see what you...
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    Flutter kick technique, ankle flexibility and fin stiffness

    The Freedive Shop Sacramento and Neptonics Santa Cruz Mountains. I am 12 EE if you want to try mine, I use 4mm Argos Stealth booties. Picasso and Mares have wider footpockets. The Freedive shop has an annual sale and this year I will get a new 7mm wetsuit. But it is not until Fall though I...
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    Wife fear of mask clearing

    My little brother would sit in the tub with his mask and snorkel. He would fill his mask with water and then practice clearing his mask and snorkel. He was a very clean little kid for all the time he spent in the tub playing with toys.
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