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Thanks Guys. I don't have a speedometer on my divemask... but I just estimated the current speed to be near 5mph because: It seemed to be flowing near fast walking speed, there were swirls spinning off the stern of the boat, It took all our strength to pull ourselves from the stern rope...

Thanks to all the members who have given the time to help me with all my newbie questions. Although I did have a few mishaps on my first few post-training dives, I survived and enjoyed them with confidence. Thanks My training dives were from a beach that deepend to 40ft, at about 50ft...

Thanks for the info!

The rust test results after the first few dives is poor. There is apparently spots of carbon from the steel forging process that allows spots of rust to easily start. I would not brag about this knifes rust resistance at all, but with lube, care, and upkeep...it is a usable and cheap...

Well, I've made my first dives with spear in hand. I am very new at this, and the video definitely help me to be much less green. I am very impressed though, and how much my brother, who is a more experienced diver and spearfisher, enjoyed the video, and he says it taught him huge advantages...

I have failed to apply adequate salt water. I plan to remedy that in 3 weeks.

I'm a new diver. I got a Tilos Flex Mask where I certified. I liked the flex idea. I find it leaks maybe a bit more than it should. I've seen a cheap price on a Beuchat Mundial Flex Mask. Does anyone know if there is much difference between the two? FLEX [M960] :: Tilos, Inc...

Thanks for the info. I have been looking for a cheap "spare pair", or a more protective pair. I like your idea for mechanics gloves, because I agree they should protect well, and I already have a pair or two of those! I'll be diving near 100ft, and I'm a little concerned about thermal...

I've sent the video to my Brother in Pensacola who has been spearfishing for a while. He was very impressed with the video, and is refining his techniques because of what he learned. I expect he'll be sharing the info with his divebuddies too. Now I'm on a quest to eventually get the video...

Thanks sfpgrauwer, I've been able to do more research since my first posting this. My upcoming dive spot will be Pensacola Florida, with my Brother who lives there and he has been spearfishing for a while. I mentioned my research to him, and he's buying the R382 & R383 Fish Stringer and...

Thanks again for helping a new diver gain knowledge and understanding where the air is plentiful... at the PC keyboard. Thanks

Thanks again for the advice and information!

Thanks for the info and advice

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I got one of these today. Home Depot ~$13 (see pics and link in earlier post) The blade is hardened stainless steel. 5 1/2" long blade, 1 1/16" high, 3/32" thick, serrated on on side, smooth sharp edge on the other, sharpened all the way to the stiletto point. Handle is rubber (black)...

I think I'm onto something: Looking for a cheap killing spike T-Handle TORX(R) Driver, T20, 4 In - Screwdrivers - Screwdrivers and Nutdrivers - Hand Tools : Grainger Industrial Supply

Edit: Hooray... I just found out this thing is stainless..! I'll probably get it from the nearby Home Depot in a couple of days. Maybe I can make my own salt water to test with? I work in a Lab: I can test is with Sulfuric and Hydrochloric Acid too! <just kidding I'll keep you posted...

Oh.. yeah.. I missed the not stainless part... This thing might rust to oblivion really soon... Edit: Hooray... I just found out this thing is stainless..! I'll probably get it from the nearby Home Depot in a couple of days. Maybe I can make my own salt water to test with? I work in...

I was shopping for a skinny knife for dispatching fish, and I didn't want to spend much. I found a reference to this Malco Duct Knife at Home Depot. $13 I'm gonna give it a whirl. Malco Duct Knife with Serrated Edge - DK6STS at The Home Depot

Thanks for the great advice and info guys. I responded and edited a few times to DevonDiver while you guys added info. Great help, Thanks. I like the idea of learning from my mistakes on this forum, rather than on a boat, or under the water. :shocked2: