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Old 02-09-2010, 06:12 PM   #1
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introducing myself. LA diver.

I have been part of spearboard for half a year, and I still havent introduced myself. My names Matt, and im 21 yrs old and im from Los Angeles. I have been surfing since I was six , and spearing since I was 15 or so. Im a LA county lifegaurd. I surf competively on the WQS. I have been all around the world for surf contest. I surf when its good and spear when its not..I started out with a polespear, then moved on to a gun. Im scuba certified, but only freedive for fish. I use a Riffe. Im always on the hunt for Halibut. Thats my fav fish to shoot so far.The biggest fish I have shot is prob a 32" flatty. I have never shot a wsb or yellowtail but would like to try my luck this year. I feel confident in my swimming and fish stalking abilities, but feel I still have ALOT to learn, and would appreciate anyone willing to share some knowledge with me. I live in the middle of Malibu and PV, and im willing to make the drive to either to meet up for a dive. I usually dive around a couple local jettys and structures that hold some decent fish. You would not have to worry about me keeping up and I can hold my own.
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:31 PM   #2
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Welcome, Matt. There are a number of great speros up in you area, I'm sure some will chime in soon. Thanks for guarding the beach's, I always hope I pro will be in the stand if some thing every happens to my kid and I'm not with him.
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:28 PM   #3
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Thanks Don.See you in the water.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:12 PM   #4
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Welcome to SB. Lots of good divers on here. Last season PV was the place to be for WSB And to all the PV locals
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Old 02-09-2010, 10:10 PM   #5
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Wassup matt... I live back in south bay during the summer so maybe we can get a dive. In. I'm 22 so were close in age group. I hit PV a lot last year and my main dive buddy went to the marines so we should get a dive in.
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:06 PM   #6
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Welcome! I am an avid surfer also. I used to be at trestles every day I was not traveling. AS I am getting older and not working in the surf industry anymore I am spending much more time diving, and only surfing 3-4 days a week unless it is good or the vis sucks.
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Old 02-10-2010, 12:52 AM   #7
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Welcome, Matt.
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Old 02-10-2010, 01:02 AM   #8
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campbell- thanks for the welcome and wsb tip.
Ivan- Im down to get some dives in, ill be around all summer. Where do u usually go?I got a couple local spots that are pretty good.
joe- Whats up joe, ive probally seen you out at lowers in the summer months,Hows the spearing in san clemente? thnx for the welcome
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Old 02-10-2010, 01:55 AM   #9
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Re: introducing myself. LA diver.

Welcome Matt,
I have been spearing/freediving for 15 years. I live in Alhambra and dive Malibu area as much as possible. I am a longboarder (skateboarder) so I appreciate the surf stoke. You are welcome to dive with me anytime. Just shoot me a PM when you're down.
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PS I don't care what season it is, if I don't get in the water I start to dry out.
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Big Dume in the summer is where the flatties stack up thick
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:17 AM   #11
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I usually go north pv area but if we start diving we'll explore. i know some good spots
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:24 AM   #12
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Kyle Parker- thanks for the flatty tip! Ill be there.
Hey kev , thanks for the welcome and the invite to dive with ya. I am 100% down. Im home for the next month, and out of work right now, so I can spear everyday .Im willing to make the drive to pv or malibu area. If you are going anytime soon, just let me know.
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:28 AM   #13
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Ivan, just let me know when your in town and well make it happen. I can dive for the next month if your around, then ill be in aus and tasmania for a couple weeks, then ill be home all summer.
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:45 AM   #14
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Alright, but until we get closer to summer i will be tied up a lil due to my last semester in college. Spearfishing and snowboarding is the only thing that keeps me sane and I cant even dive right now and snowboarding is hurting the pocket severely. I'l keep in touch.
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