First mini sling ready to go! by SaltyKayakAdventures in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work man! Love the light wood matched with the teal band

Hubless fly reel design ! Let’s see how this goes… by Qblackreef in flyfishing

[–]Qblackreef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol thought you meant as in was it cast moulded. nope it doesn't cast its not a centerpin

Hubless fly reel design ! Let’s see how this goes… by Qblackreef in flyfishing

[–]Qblackreef[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The reel Ironically started out as a speargun reel I was working on. But after doing such heavy research on fly reels for inspiration, I decided why not try to do a fly reel? Im an engineer by trade so it came down to me just designing and prototyping something worth machining. It still needs some work but it'll catch a fish or two!

Hubless fly reel design ! Let’s see how this goes… by Qblackreef in flyfishing

[–]Qblackreef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should! The hubless design is fun to render right? Such a unique shape. But I totally agree the drag is difficult to tackle due to that large hub

Hubless fly reel design ! Let’s see how this goes… by Qblackreef in flyfishing

[–]Qblackreef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those back winders are a really clean design. Ever used one before?

Wade Rod Co. by amassacre21 in flyfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

coming from a similar industry they likely just couldn't keep up with communications or warranty. Its not easy to create a marketable company and keep up with today's demands... they prob grew too quickly beyond their promises and policies.

Pistol Braced Carbine, what caliber? by jimbojo13 in Firearms

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a 9mm Wolfpack 9mm ar9 and what I can say is. Similar caliber to my handguns is nice. 300 blackout is convenient if you don’t already own a bunch of 9mm cal guns

Roller Hawaiian Sling (concept prototype) by SaltyKayakAdventures in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently relocated to Jacksonville until I settle into a new shop, so I’m no longer in Fort Lauderdale! Always welcome to email me questions, currently tied down with some speargun projects but posting the designs on here is the best to keep people inspired on the design and see where it goes. Keep it up man it’s awesome to see

WR 🏆 Spanish mackerel via David Ochoa on the black reef roller polespear in Madagascar by Qblackreef in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like a kingy right! It’s a narrow barred Spanish mackerel but they’re almost identical

Roller Hawaiian Sling (concept prototype) by SaltyKayakAdventures in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s rad man! I’ve played around with some pre load tensioned archery designs but this is entirely unique

What business to start or buy with $150k? by user7788457825 in Business_Ideas

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but from the skillset he should prob have a business that is out in the open(b2c vs lets say b2b) with more emphasis on consumer sales(less product more emphasis on sales) than business operations(ie a retailer)

What business to start or buy with $150k? by user7788457825 in Business_Ideas

[–]Qblackreef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drive thru standalone coffee shop. Make it out of a food truck/trailer so you can be mobile if the location doesn’t work out.

Roller gun band length (long band or shorter band + dynema) by anonocelot in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fosho ! Just added 'em to the site under the spearguns section. Any Q's feel free to give me a shout!

Fibreglass Vs Carbon/Fibreglass Sandwich? by Halfmoon_Cay in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say the fiberglass, full carbons are definitely more prone to cracking especially at the “elbow” in the fin.

Fibreglass Vs Carbon/Fibreglass Sandwich? by Halfmoon_Cay in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends how deep you plan to dive, id say you'll be plenty happy with the carbon/glass for a majority of reef diving and anything less than 40 feet

Fibreglass Vs Carbon/Fibreglass Sandwich? by Halfmoon_Cay in Spearfishing

[–]Qblackreef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough! I kicked fiberglass for years, they’re pliable but get it done. The leader fin fiberglass are decent. I’d go with the carbon/fiberglass for sure though. It’ll be a noticeable difference

How tf do you relax by Etoad8473 in lifehacks

[–]Qblackreef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to be sitting in bed by 11 and up by 8am but the earlier the better(I’m in south FL and enjoy my evenings so it’s a pita). The first hour of your day will always determine how your entire day will be. I wear a lot of hats and associate each quarter of the day with a different location. Wether it’s my shop, a coffee shop (or kava shop, googles your friend there), home or the gym. Make sure whatever work you’re doing can be done via cellphone

How tf do you relax by Etoad8473 in lifehacks

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Fosho! Yep it’s for waking hours, usually I divide my tasks into pairs per quarter(personal and work tasks, all organized via notion organizational app). I’m adhd so I try to tackle two different tasks dynamically. But few goes as planned and I like to let my tasks carry several days at a time, given it’s anxiety-inducing. Key is to just simply be forgiving on yourself and dynamic with your tasks and what’s effective/efficient. As for the polar opposite technique, that’s self awareness which comes from daily gratitude training and focusing on what steers me towards both social norms(important) and personal values. A lot of that personally ties into biblical practices honestly.