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01-16-2024, 12:33 AM
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Inverter roller Spearguns extensive write up.
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Re: Inverter roller Spearguns extensive write up.
A 140 @ 8mm is tricky for a classic gun as it is a short shaft and thus not enough band stretch to get close to Terminal Velocity of that weight of shaft. Of course I have used a 140 @ 8mm with...
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12-28-2023, 01:17 AM
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Abellan spergun
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Re: Abellan spergun
I think many guns now use similar principles as the Abellan gun and have even improved on many of the deficiencies of the original Abellan. A good example is the Orca and you can see an invert...
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11-11-2023, 01:51 AM
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Smoothing Out Edges of Shooting Line Hole?
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Re: Smoothing Out Edges of Shooting Line Hole?
If you plan to drill out your holes ... remember that you are drilling very hard to drill stainless steel. The secret is to use slow rotation speed and some oil or cutting fluid. If possible, use a...
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11-07-2023, 01:48 AM
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Smoothing Out Edges of Shooting Line Hole?
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Re: Smoothing Out Edges of Shooting Line Hole?
I use abrasive cord and just pull it through severa times at angles. If you really want to you can drop the grit and even finish it with just cotton string with polishing compound and get a mirror...
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10-21-2023, 03:07 AM
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Omer discontinue their pneumatic guns
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Re: Omer discontinue their pneumatic guns
I wonder if pneumatic spearguns are going to become obsolete soon. It is mostly due to new regulations in many countries that are making the use of Pneumatic spearguns impossible. Australia,...
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10-13-2023, 02:03 AM
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Sigalsub nemesis handle
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Re: Sigalsub nemesis handle
Yeah ... that doesn't make a lot of sense to have that bar there. Maybe it reinforces the box better (although I don't think so). I would just switch out the trigger if you have some DIY skills. ...
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10-08-2023, 03:24 AM
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Travel tube gun idea for split spears
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Re: Travel tube gun idea for split spears
A friend of mine is really into making powerful double roller guns using the travel system. He uses a 9mm shaft that is cut in the middle with threads. I personally can't imagine ever using...
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09-27-2023, 09:06 AM
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Ermessub MVD double roller mech
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Re: Ermessub MVD double roller mech
The next generation trigger might be using MIM box. Already in the DR trigger the trigger sear + shaft sear + line release ... are all MIM. With a MIM box you can actually do a computer analysis of...
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08-26-2023, 07:13 AM
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Ermes Avatar mods thread
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Re: Ermes Avatar mods thread
IMHO by far the best thing to seal anything in a marine environment is 3m 5200 sealant. If anything, it creates too good of a seal and might be considered too permanent. If you have a good fit of...
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06-11-2023, 12:45 AM
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Inverter roller Spearguns extensive write up.
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Re: Inverter roller Spearguns extensive write up.
Thanks for all the information! That is what Spearboard should be all about. People trying out equipment and giving honest feedback on results.
I have been meaning to give the invert rollers a...
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06-10-2023, 04:29 AM
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Flopper Tuning Tool!
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Re: Flopper Tuning Tool!
I put it as public and anyone can 3d print it for free. Of course there will be the cost of the 3d pinting itself which has to be paid to Sculpteo. That price will depend on which printing material...
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06-10-2023, 02:41 AM
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reverse mechs... tell me why again?
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Re: reverse mechs... tell me why again?
The short does not shoot as accurately as the long and I did put a short version on an Abellan Denton and was very disappointed with the accuracy. I changed that out to the long and got my accuracy...
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05-24-2023, 12:38 AM
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Handle 3D module
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Re: Handle 3D module
Yes of course you can increase and decrease the size of the model before printing. On my 3D printer for example, I always add 5% volume as for some reason it always prints 5% smaller. You could...
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05-22-2023, 12:57 AM
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Handle 3D module
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Re: Handle 3D module
If you really want to dial in your handle, the best way is to use epoxy putty and shape it with your dive glove on (can use nitrile gloves over the gloved hand to not damage the glove). This will...
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05-13-2023, 03:20 AM
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Ermes Avatar mods thread
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Re: Ermes Avatar mods thread
The RA shafts are not SS and I would not recommend pencil tipping it as would remove the corrosion resistant treatment. I would think of putting a cone and that might improve accuracy and streamline...
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05-10-2023, 11:31 PM
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Ermes Avatar mods thread
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Re: Ermes Avatar mods thread
Getting a gun to shoot straight can be a headache sometimes. What I have found recently is that a shaft can make a big difference in accuracy. I haven't been in the pool for a long time, but...
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05-05-2023, 01:32 AM
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Ermes Avatar mods thread
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Re: Ermes Avatar mods thread
The whole idea of the Ermes Avatar was to make a perfect gun with no DIY stuff. Of course you can always maximize performance by shaping your handle exactly to your hand and the type of gloves you...
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05-05-2023, 01:11 AM
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Ermes Avatar speargun handle
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Re: Ermes Avatar speargun handle
I wouldn't mind at all putting videos on the Avatar and the new Mako. I do have the Avatar but not sure if it is same as the latest version being sold. I'll see if I can get a hand on the latest...
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01-25-2023, 12:06 AM
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Non-offset double flopper shafts
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Re: Non-offset double flopper shafts
Single flopper shafts work really well for almost any fish ... so long they are tuned properly. Most shafts come from factory without a tuned flopper and thus single flopper shafts get a bad wrap...
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01-24-2023, 05:23 AM
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Non-offset double flopper shafts
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Re: Non-offset double flopper shafts
I used to use these double floppers quite a bit but decided they are only good for very small fish. A lot of the metal has to be shaved off to allow for a double flopper and thus your 8mm shaft ends...
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01-08-2023, 02:06 AM
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Getting Guns and Shafts Abroad
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Re: Getting Guns and Shafts Abroad
I used to have to do that a lot. This is the reason why I spent so much time trying to get light tube guns to work well for big fish. India is actually one of the biggest suppliers of Stainless...
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11-29-2022, 02:46 AM
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Ermes Avatar speargun handle
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Re: Ermes Avatar speargun handle
Hey Dano good to see you are providing these. Really making life easier for the average spearo out there who doesn't have the time or equipment for a DIY hack!
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11-29-2022, 02:45 AM
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Ermes Avatar speargun handle
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Re: Ermes Avatar speargun handle
I am pretty sure that the production carbon barrels are not foam filled and yours might be customized and not what others would get if they order one. At least that is what Mario has told me. If...
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11-27-2022, 02:43 AM
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Ermes Avatar speargun handle
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spearq8
Re: Ermes Avatar speargun handle
Actually adding foam was one of the things I had adviced to add but Mario was not onboard. I did personally ask him if he decided to put foam in the tubes and he said he still had not. It is...
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11-21-2022, 05:17 AM
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Ermes Avatar speargun handle
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spearq8
Re: Ermes Avatar speargun handle
I am pretty sure the Ermessub tubes are not foam filled. They can be used with O ring or the new silicone caps to prevent water. The silicone caps are put in with silicone adhesive. According to...
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