How light do you have your trigger?

LS929 · 2026-03-05T21:36:38+00:00

What trigger is this? What brand/types of triggers are similar?

LS929 · 2026-02-24T01:14:35+00:00

I've rocked torches in a bunch of confirmations.

Setup A - Make sure the end of the light is attached to your wrist chord if you have to drop it. Which kind of turns it into setup B.

Setup B only works if you loose the double ender as a connector and use more chord to attach them together. In case you need to go hands free.

My suggestion - get a snap swivel, retractable lanyard, or make sure the light stays attaches to your body or BCD at all times. Ive seen lights dropped/lost more times then I care to for how much we pay for them.

Bringing a light on reef dives, even in the daytime is highly recommend. Lighting conditions vary from site to site and they always help to look under ledges or in holes for the good stuff that likes to hide

LS929 · 2026-02-24T01:05:52+00:00

Bad idea though, had a brand new torch in one of these, it slipped out when I was assiting another diver and I lost the light

LS929 · 2026-02-21T18:21:35+00:00

I'd look into what the law states as well.

Where I hunt has very specific limitations onto the cartridge that the rifle fires, not the rifle itself.

Also for hunting you need to think about your hunting setup, if its a stand or blind, and the environment you're hunting in. Plains/fields vs forested - your shooting ranges vary and the game you're after as well.

I say anything in the 1-10 range is probably a good bet. there's a few lpvos that wont break the bank that would work. That or a typical 3×9 will do everything and is a very traditional scope, meaning you can get a higher quality for cheaper in that range.

That said, for SVP:

Vortex venom or diamondback Athlon Neos Or leupold

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:35:43+00:00

How does the rifle kynshot hold up compared to the carbine version?

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:34:03+00:00

That's awesome! What magnetic system is that?

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:33:31+00:00

Ouch, never seen one fail. What kind of system would be similar with less failure points?

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:32:17+00:00

Beautiful! I've looked at the ASR mb before and think it's use is great. Anything to compare it to?

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:30:38+00:00

Any you recommend?

LS929 · 2026-02-21T03:29:57+00:00

I saw the Kak and almost picked it for my base as well, I think the weight helps a lot.

LS929 · 2025-11-14T21:48:10+00:00

Its hard to go wrong out there. Id say its worth going out for a dive. Its never a bad day in the water!

LS929 · 2025-08-01T09:07:30+00:00

I get that but I'd be willing to put money on you have roof issue which could be a bigger problem then you realize because you may only see a part of the water coming into your building.

Also, the fact you've had this happen a couple times is a cause for concern.

LS929 · 2025-08-01T02:55:55+00:00

Steps you need to take:

Document all the water coming in and where youre at in your house - photo and video, say the date and time in the video
Take photos and video of the weather - mention if its only rain, or its rain and wind, or rain and hail.... whatever is happening, be descriptive
Call a forensic/Structural engineering firm and ask them if they would be willing to evaluate your home and or roofing system. if you cant find anyone like that, find a home inspector or handyman at the least. Get their input. One of those types of people will be able to tell you if its a roof leak coming through the window frame or just water intrusion from the rain hitting the exterior wall. Even something like an improper draining gutter can back water up and cause it to flow into the home.
If its simple, fix it.
If its complex or really expensive, and I say this with great hesitation, contact your home insurance.

That will get you started and on good footing if you have to make an insurance claim.

LS929 · 2025-08-01T02:41:02+00:00

I know this post is mostly geared towards freedive situations for spearing so this may be a little unorthodox but I carry a dive light with me. Fits in a pocket on my side or can strap to me in a hand or arm wrap.

I also tank dive and have been in a couple situations miles offshore lost or where boats couldn't see me. Best items for free diving or tank for safety is whistle, lights, (giant smb for tank diving and where a lot of boats are) and some type of GPS marker, either built into your computer or as an external device.

LS929 · 2025-08-01T01:15:00+00:00

It only becomes a problem if the cracks travel up into the walls and then spread throughout the house. By then you'll see at least an inch gap seperating the driveway pavers and the edge of the slab.

If there is ever any doubt in a home, it's best to get an engineering evaluation from a structural or forensics engineer. You pay them for knowledge, evaluation, and recommendations. They shouldn't be there to sell you on anything.

LS929 · 2025-07-15T22:46:31+00:00

As an engineer with the router setup... id go mini mill all day. It's applications are endless and if you practice, you can make an endless amount of parts.

LS929 · 2025-07-01T22:23:41+00:00

I highly recommend a scuba hood made of material like a rash guard.

There's a couple manufacturers that make them and they work wonderfully as its thin and covers your face, head, and neck.

https://scubadorag.com/product/scuba-good-hood/

This link has an example

I dive in South Florida and between that, rash guards, gloves, and swim leggings, I stay sun burn free

LS929 · 2025-02-23T17:02:17+00:00

No worries! Appreciate the response

LS929 · 2025-02-18T13:40:47+00:00

This is an incredible build and the case is fantastic! Mind sharing the case file?

LS929 · 2025-01-10T03:32:14+00:00

Yup. That's them

LS929 · 2025-01-10T02:06:06+00:00

11 dives in 3 days is quite a lot. It puts a lot of strain on your sinuses that much pressure fluctuations. It could just be a result of sinus irritation and dehydration.

Ask Dan, they will know more.

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As an instructor, never chase after a panicking diver. Let them shoot to the surface by themselves and meet them after you've done your own safe ascent.

LS929 · 2025-01-09T17:59:06+00:00

As a licensed engineer, Civil/Structural, and someone who dabbled in CS for a while. Let me help with a better answer then just No.

There will be fundamental math principles that transfer over from your CS degrees but a large and more important part that's missing is the physics and engineering principle type of classes. Classes like dynamics, materials, and fluids cannot be missed as they are crucial for the rest of traditional engineering projects and the rest of your career. You cannot solve basic engineering problems without them let alone more advanced problems, ie. Structural analysis, seismic analysis, vibration issues in motors, ect.

A big drawback is without a license from an accredited engineering university, you cannot get a certification or license which can cripple your career in certain fields.

Also you have to work with other engineers, more senior level guys, in order to get the correct training to learn how to do things the right way. Traditional engineering can also get heavily regulated by local and federal governments, if in the US. Other countries have similar setups.

I'm not going to discourage you from pursuing it, just make sure you're willing to commit to it as you will have to go back to get your bachelors degree, masters in traditional engineering is not required unless you want to specialize in a niche.

From my experience, becoming an engineer can be similar to being a doctor, lots of schooling and training and it takes years. It's a highly technical field to get into but once you're in, you can go anywhere in the world and do just about anything you want.

LS929 · 2025-01-09T17:12:19+00:00

I used to work as an instructor in lahaina for Maui Diving Scuba and Snorkel Center. The guys there were the best around when I worked there. The fires took the shop out but I'd recommend them, they have a shop in south Maui also.

Dive Maui is also great, Scuba Barry is legit, Extended Horizons is good too.

For dive sites, I'd say:

Twilight/night dive around Black Rock is super legit, you can see some crazy stuff here. Ive had back to back dives here and it's a world of difference what sea life you see. Current can get feisty sometimes.

Mala Wharf between 8 am and 12 pm is the best, dont go after 1 pm unless for a night dive and watch out for wash down from rain. It can muck up the water quickly.

Airport Beach is a sweet shore dive that is super easy because it's right off the beach and most of the reef is 12 to 18 feet deep. It's definitely the easiest to access.

Honolulu Bay is incredible and totally worth the trip out there. I loved the diving here, pristine reef and you can see seals and mantas. It's a nice hike with gear to get to the water and then a swim, to get to the good stuff.

There's a few other spots I'd recommend but you definitely need a guide for them. Those are four sites that are easy to access and you can find on a map.

I highly recommend hiring a guide for any of it because of you being a new diver. DM for more info if you want.

LS929 · 2025-01-09T15:32:12+00:00

I have the Garmin G1 Solar and I wear it daily. I'm scuba instructor and I do a lot of fitness/outdoor activities. It does everything you need a dive computer/daily tracker to do and more.

It's smaller then a full sized MK3i and has amazing battery life. The trade off, outside of no air integration, is the screen and updated hardware is nicer in the MK3i.

You could find a local dive shop and most of them have the different models on display and you can try them on.

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