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How I make Speargun Rubbers / Bands / Slings in 2024
Making your own speargun bands is an essential skill and it's pretty easy to do yourself. Learn some spearfishing basics in this video and why I do things the way I do. I know I've made a video like this in the past but with new divers getting into the scene every year it was time for a refresh.
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This is why I use DiveR fins
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I've used DiveR Australia fins in over 20 different countries for spearfishing and they have never let me down. Thanks to Ray Powell and DiveR for supporting me over the past decade. I use the innegra carbons in soft. www.diverfins.com
The BLACK SEA in Bulgaria is EPIC for Spearfishing🇧🇬 Not what I expected!
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The Black Sea is somewhere I never considered going spearfishing until I spoke to Valentin Lyutskanov at the world championships in Spain. He said he would love to take us out diving to find some corvina off the coast of Bulgaria. It was beyond anything I could have imagined and one of the best days diving I've ever had in my life. daniel mann/ han mann/ Business enq...
They don’t come easy! First Corvina Spearfishing in Türkiye 🇹🇷
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I've messed up so many corvina over the years while spearfishing in the Mediterranean and never managed to catch one, until now. They have a knack of seemingly disappearing into thin air, inhabit complex labyrinths and have one of the fastest reaction times of any fish. Diving in the crystal waters of Bodrum, Türkiye, Hannah and I find an area that these fish inhabit while freediving. I knew I ...
Amazing day in Türkiye 🇹🇷 Spearfishing with Turkish National Team
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I was invited by the captain of the Turkish national spearfishing team to come spearfishing with him and some of the other athletes in the team around their local waters. An invitation you don't say no to! Hannah and I drove from Alexandroupoli in Greece down to Çeşme in Türkiye (Turkey) and I have never experienced such fish life in the Mediterranean Sea. New year sale continues www.diveeveryw...
Why ALBANIA is dangerous for Spearfishing...it's not what you think...🇦🇱
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You may be thinking Albania is dangerous because of what you hear about in the news and how the country is portrayed in films. We've had nothing but amazing interactions with the locals and this country and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting something a little more out of the way in Europe. However for spearfishing, Patrick and I nearly got seriously injured... New year sale continues...
BEAUTIFUL ALBANIA 🇦🇱| Spearfishing Southern Balkans Catch Clean Cook
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We loved Albania so much in 2022 we had to return in 2023 to meet up with Patrick Ryan. In this episode we dive some epic cave structures looking for grouper and take a cheeky trip across the border to Greece for a sunset stalk. If you're new to the channel, my wife Hannah and I are driving from London in the UK to Bodrum in Türkiye, diving all the way through! We'd love you to join along for t...
Best of UK Spearfishing 2023 year in review
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I had a lot of memorable dives in the UK this year but not everything makes it onto the channel. From massive shoals of bream to girthy bass in holes, I'm sure you'll enjoy this recap! Thank you to everyone for your support on the channel this year, I appreciate every one of you. Merry Christmas and we'll be back in 2024 continuing the road trip from the UK to Turkey picking up in Albania. Holi...
Why I didn't go spearfishing in Montenegro 🇲🇪
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Montenegro has been on our list of destinations to get to for a while. Located on the southern Adriatic Sea, it is nestled between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania. I really wanted to go spearfishing here but I always try and follow the rules. A spearfishing license is required but I couldn't get one issued to me - shooting fish with a camera instead was the order of ...
Hole hunting for grouper in Croatia 🇭🇷 | Northern Adriatic spearfishing.
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After a week of ordinary weather, we get a break in the wind and I head out to catch dinner. Without a boat, spearfishing can be difficult in Mediterranean environments but that will never stop me trying. Dusky grouper aren't usually found this far north in the Adriatic gulf and I was lucky enough to spot one out of it's lair. Hannah and I go for a Freedive and find a load of camouflaged creatu...
My first time in Croatia for spearfishing 🇭🇷 Northern Adriatic Sea.
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I've always wanted to spearfish in Croatia and after leaving Italy and Slovenia we finally made it here in the northern Adriatic Sea. Limited to shore diving is always a challenge in these places but as always, I don't give up and I'm rewarded for a long swim. BLACK FRIDAY SALE www.diveeverywhere.co​​ Help grow the channel ua-cam.com/users/danielmann Stay up to date! daniel mann/ ...
Spearfishing with Ryan Myers for Dentex in the French Riviera...kind of...
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Ryan's spearfishing masterclass www.spearfishingmasterclass.com/?ref=856e21 After the spearfishing world championships wrapped up in Spain, Hannah and I headed to see my friend Mig in the South of France. It just so happened Ryan Myers was there at the same time so we had to go for a dive together...well we kind of went for a sunset wine tour with a little bit of spearfishing. After France we'r...
Great Britain to the World Spearfishing Championships Laredo Spain 2023
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I had the great honour of being the captain of the British spearfishing team at the 33rd world spearfishing championships held in Laredo on the northern coast of Spain in the Bay of Biscay. It was a fantastic experience and I learned so much about international spearfishing events. Congratulations to all the winners and participants in one of the most tumultuous locations I've ever experienced....
Almost every shaft has this problem #Spearfishingbasics
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You may get away with it for a while but eventually you'll have heartbreak if you don't fix the hole on your spear. Most manufacturers don't fix this problem and send shafts out all the time in this state. I do this for all my shafts and I haven't had the line snap at the hole since. I hope you enjoy this little bit of spearfishing DIY! Help grow the channel ua-cam.com/users/danielmann Stay up ...
How I swim over a mile offshore solo for spearfishing
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I've been getting loads of questions recently regarding my float setup for spearfishing. I've taken this setup up to 2.4km offshore without any problems. I'm not saying you need to go that far to find fish but it certainly opens up some areas to shore divers who don't have a boat. Hope you enjoy this one! Help grow the channel ua-cam.com/users/danielmann Stay up to date! daniel ma...
Coastguard said I shouldn't have gone spearfishing today
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Coastguard said I shouldn't have gone spearfishing today
How to stop your dive mask fogging forever #spearfisingbasics
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How to stop your dive mask fogging forever #spearfisingbasics
It doesn't always go to plan when spearfishing
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It doesn't always go to plan when spearfishing
How I travel with spearguns on a plane
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How I travel with spearguns on a plane
EPIC Shore dive spearfishing in England - Catch & Cook Pollack Gravlax
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EPIC Shore dive spearfishing in England - Catch & Cook Pollack Gravlax
Final time Spearfishing with my brother & best mate in Brisbane - Fish skin catch & cook.
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Final time Spearfishing with my brother & best mate in Brisbane - Fish skin catch & cook.
When Experience PREVAILS! Spearfishing grouper in Italy with Polosub founder
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When Experience PREVAILS! Spearfishing grouper in Italy with Polosub founder
This Grouper took me 5 years to shoot - Spearfishing Italy, Isola del Giglio.
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This Grouper took me 5 years to shoot - Spearfishing Italy, Isola del Giglio.
You've NEVER seen this record fish before. Brisbane spearfishing is incredible!
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You've NEVER seen this record fish before. Brisbane spearfishing is incredible!
Every Spearfisher needs this book - 99 Spearo Recipes by Noob Spearo!
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Every Spearfisher needs this book - 99 Spearo Recipes by Noob Spearo!
World Spearfishing Champion answers YOUR questions - Giacomo De Mola
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World Spearfishing Champion answers YOUR questions - Giacomo De Mola
This could save your life! What I learned from Giacomo De Mola, spearfishing World Champion.
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This could save your life! What I learned from Giacomo De Mola, spearfishing World Champion.
Why this Speargun is my favourite - Orca 115V Roller
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Why this Speargun is my favourite - Orca 115V Roller
Barramundi Spearfishing with Tim McDonald (Australian Champion!) Catch, clean, cook burgers.
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Barramundi Spearfishing with Tim McDonald (Australian Champion!) Catch, clean, cook burgers.
WE'RE BACK! Spearfishing wrecks on our wedding anniversary in Australia
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WE'RE BACK! Spearfishing wrecks on our wedding anniversary in Australia

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mauroalves7116
    @mauroalves7116 9 годин тому

    Hey Dan! Are the black (in th inside) ones reactive?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann Годину тому

      No idea what reactive and progressive actually means in a quantifiable metric. I like the brown bands the most.

  • @mitjamiklic
    @mitjamiklic 15 годин тому

    Hey, just wanted to let you know that you got the hyperventilation part wrong. It does not get rid of your CO2, however it saturates your blood with oxygen (hence the dizzines sometimes) and thats why you are unable to detect your amount of CO2 while diving and delaying your urge to breathe. You can do deep breathing while making sure your exhale time is at double of the inhale time (inhale 4s, exhale 8s), this will make sure you never hyperventilate and it will help get rid of CO2 effectively. You were right however about the danger part. It is dangerous to hyperventilate while diving.

  • @moezbeltaif1149
    @moezbeltaif1149 День тому

    🤗

  • @dermeister314p
    @dermeister314p День тому

    That knife is sharp! lekke

  • @laditoldi
    @laditoldi День тому

    Arf! I had just finished making bands with your previous video! This one is great though! It raises the question about the type of sigalsub bands you are using. In the previous video for your short gun, you used the purple Extreme bands with the small hole, which have "very high contraction speed" and "high exit speed." However, you did not mention the diameter back then for your short gun. Do you remember what it was? For my TeakSea Beam 85cm, I've made them using 14.5mm bands with 280% elongation. They are easy to load, precise, very quiet, and seem powerful at short distances (which is what I usually encounter while diving in South Brittany, France), but they lack power, speed, and range for longer shots on bigger fish. I've missed a few because of that and decided not to try again to avoid harming a fish I could not bring back. Now, in this video, you say you "hate" the purple Extreme bands and seem to be using the "Classic Reactive Brown" with "low load loss" for a "fluid and powerful shot." You mention 17.5mm. To get more power, distance, and smoothness, I'd like to upgrade to the "Classic Reactive Brown." What diameter would you suggest for my 85cm gun? I'm not sure if I should go with 16mm or 17.5mm. I'm also hesitating between the Classic Reactive Brown and the Reactive Evo bands. The small hole doesn't scare me. If you have had the opportunity to try them both, I'm curious about your feedback :) Thanks again for your great videos! Cheers from France. :)

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann День тому

      For an 85cm I would use a single 17.5mm band with a 6.5mm shaft. This is a perfect setup with plenty of power and accuracy. I won’t use the evo bands, not much benefit and more negatives for me. I use the sigalsub purple extreme bands in 19mm all those years ago. Didn’t like it so much. I have it on my inverted roller but that’s about it.

    • @laditoldi
      @laditoldi День тому

      @@DanielMann Thanks so much! I'll go with the 17.5mm then and I'll report my experience ;)

  • @annechovy7146
    @annechovy7146 2 дні тому

    where is this exactly?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 2 дні тому

      Scotland.

    • @annechovy7146
      @annechovy7146 2 дні тому

      @@DanielMann I know I know! I live in Scotland and I’m doing a shellfish safari in July, then we are gonna free dive for scallops (for the first time). I was wondering specifically where that spot is. If you could send a Google maps pin link it would be ideal! Cheers

    • @spearo16
      @spearo16 День тому

      ​@@annechovy7146 maps.app.goo.gl/WpMFgJCiyyuF6YL18

  • @megaballing338
    @megaballing338 3 дні тому

    What is the name of this fish

  • @megaballing338
    @megaballing338 3 дні тому

    Look similar to black drum here in Florida

  • @megaballing338
    @megaballing338 3 дні тому

    Look similar to black drum here in florida

  • @SpearoWannabe
    @SpearoWannabe 3 дні тому

    nice tip Dan🤙

  • @eduardoperez7797
    @eduardoperez7797 4 дні тому

    Where do you get the bridle set? Haven’t seen that type thanks

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 3 дні тому

      They are Cressi, got them from scubastore.

    • @eduardoperez7797
      @eduardoperez7797 3 дні тому

      @@DanielMann thanks I’ll ask around couldn’t find them no where online thanks.

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 2 дні тому

      @eduardoperez7797 www.tradeinn.com/diveinn/en/cressi-dyneema-conical-wishbone/553324/p

  • @christophersmith7714
    @christophersmith7714 4 дні тому

    Great stuff! Where to get the Cressi Inserts? I'm in UK. Cheers

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 3 дні тому

      I got them from scubastore.com

  • @chrisbeling7350
    @chrisbeling7350 4 дні тому

    Thanks Dman

  • @ianshragger
    @ianshragger 4 дні тому

    Привет, Daniel. Спасибо за видео, ты многому научил. Напиши, пожалуйста, название своего 80см carbon speargun.?

  • @ioannisstavrou2677
    @ioannisstavrou2677 4 дні тому

    Acetone and microfiber cloth my friend is the new method!! Fire 🔥technique not work. Toothpaste maybe ok maybe not ?

  • @pabloschmahl1861
    @pabloschmahl1861 4 дні тому

    Thank you - that was very helpful. What are the main reasons to do your own rubber instead of buying a prefabricated one you can turn/twist in (if the gun has the option)? Cost or performance, or both?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 4 дні тому

      Cost, being able to choose band material, customisation and easy to fix in a boat or water.

  • @declanaquilina1447
    @declanaquilina1447 5 днів тому

    Why do you turn off the light immediately??

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 5 днів тому

      Light has a retractable switch so when you let go it turns off. Also scares fish less.

  • @MikeTheGuy33
    @MikeTheGuy33 5 днів тому

    No wishbone calculation? You actually have 2.63 not 2.7

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 4 дні тому

      By the time you take away the small part of band beyond the knot that doesn’t stretch and add my short bridle it’s basically the same. It’s a negligible difference but I think you’re missing the main principle.

  • @mannohneschuh
    @mannohneschuh 5 днів тому

    Love it! Thanks Mann!

  • @tim42310
    @tim42310 5 днів тому

    Where the devil can a guy find them wishbones by Cressi? Checked their website and other online stores. No dice for now. Ya make it look easy sir.

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 4 дні тому

      I got mine from scuba store.

  • @Made-yv3gt
    @Made-yv3gt 5 днів тому

    These bands look resistant, how flexible are they? I don't want to use them for speargun, but to exercise. They look of better quality than other resistance bands to workout and I have seen them cheaper on the internet. I hope someone solves my question.

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 4 дні тому

      They take a lot to load. I think a 17.5mm band like this might be 40-60kg to stretch to 3x. Thinner bands would be better maybe like 14mm.

  • @bato371
    @bato371 5 днів тому

    Hey, Daniel, I really love your content and your video. Do you have any videos on how to properly equalize the air for beginners at least? I'm pretty new to spearfishing and I have trouble doing it.. Thanks ❤

  • @Taleton
    @Taleton 5 днів тому

    Thanks Daniel...nice one....

  • @ragebrothersadventures1820
    @ragebrothersadventures1820 5 днів тому

    Simple quick very effective thank you

  • @arturpiskorek1896
    @arturpiskorek1896 5 днів тому

    Thank you very much, i love your informative videos. Short and simple ❤

  •  5 днів тому

    I always make inserts from dynema and never had a problem with them...

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 5 днів тому

      They do work but once they have been under tension they are very difficult to untie. I travel a lot so taking the bands off and on is important for me.

  • @johnhiggins2656
    @johnhiggins2656 5 днів тому

    madness...please can you tell me the thickness of wetsuits you fellas were wearing ?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 5 днів тому

      I wore a 9.5mm jacket, 7.5mm pants and overshorts. 9mm socks and 5mm mittens. Fared okay.

  • @cyspearfishing
    @cyspearfishing 5 днів тому

    hi.i just saw that Bulgarian guy wearing tasos chalaris wet swit and spearfin and i just wanted to say that i bought a 6 mil top and 5 mil pants fished them on 19degrees of water up to 5 hours and they were perfect/flops are also very light on weight and feel in the water,i recomend iff someone is less than 85 kilos to take medium soft blade. keep well

  • @pathosprospearfishingtunis9371
    @pathosprospearfishingtunis9371 5 днів тому

    Bravo dani 👏

  • @kingkong-li1mn
    @kingkong-li1mn 5 днів тому

    Hi Daniel, incredible footage as always! Could you please let me know if a license is needed to spearfish in Croatia and if yes where did you get it? Thanks a lot!

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 5 днів тому

      Yes it is required but easy to get online.

    • @kingkong-li1mn
      @kingkong-li1mn 5 днів тому

      @@DanielMann Thanks a lot! Any places you could recommend?

  • @Beyondthebreakers
    @Beyondthebreakers 5 днів тому

    what is the name of those cressi inserts? I can't find them for some reason

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 5 днів тому

      www.tradeinn.com/diveinn/en/cressi-dyneema-conical-wishbone/553324/p

  • @carlhescornish
    @carlhescornish 5 днів тому

    Wow, so simple yet so daunting 😅 I'll definitely be having a go at that.. What is the cost of that exact DIY band ? Thanks for the tutorial

  • @JZS171-W
    @JZS171-W 6 днів тому

    Love your how too vids Dan, I regularly recommend your old videos to new comers to the sport, thanks for the great content 🤙🏻

  • @AlphaGatorDCS
    @AlphaGatorDCS 6 днів тому

    not to be a math snob, but X * 2 / 2.7 is the same thing as X * 0.74...no need to multiply by 2 then divide by 2.7...just multiple the length by 0.74 🙂

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      Of course but the stretch factor is easier to remember when people associate 300% stretch etc, 270% etc. Easier to keep track of stretch factor for each speargun and shaft setup once you get it dialled in.

  • @romannachname3115
    @romannachname3115 6 днів тому

    I´ve got a Pathos Laser Open Pro 90cm and I wrote a bit back and forth with the dealer from whom I bought it and he recommended 2x 54 cm rubbers. According to your calculation, however, I would have to use 66 cm rubbers. I have to say that it is not easy to load. 😕

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      You have to remember two bands is a lot of power. Try pulling both back at once to load and you’ll soon realise how much power it is! I prefer two bands to be not so tight and easy to load. I’ll take accuracy over power any day of the week.

    • @romannachname3115
      @romannachname3115 6 днів тому

      @@DanielMann I searched the internet for references to find the right length, but after finding nothing, I asked the dealer. I'm ordering 2 longer ones now, hopefully they'll arrive before I go on holiday on 15/06/2024. Perfect timing for the video though, thanks so much 😄

  • @USMichigunPrepper
    @USMichigunPrepper 6 днів тому

    He’s back! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Tog_Tastic
    @Tog_Tastic 6 днів тому

    These gear videos have been so super helpful, thank you!! Come to New England and shoot a striper!!

  • @Little_spearo
    @Little_spearo 6 днів тому

    Hey Daniel i have sigal nemesis 92 speargun and im confused to choose right rubber band between 2 x 14 mm c4 or 2 x 14mm sigal sub or 1x 17.5 cetma magnum what you suggest. Thank you 👍

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      For my 90 I use a single sigalsub 17.5mm band with a 6.5mm shaft. Works really well. Depends on the type of fishing you do and if you need two bands or struggle to load a single thicker one.

    • @Little_spearo
      @Little_spearo 5 днів тому

      @@DanielMann thanks Daniel I really appreciate your advice ☺️ 🙏 God bless ya 💝 I've tried 17.5 cetma magnum rubber because we don't have all kinds of sigalsub rubber in our country Algeria 🇩🇿 & it's working good like u said thanks again

  • @A-Salt-Life
    @A-Salt-Life 6 днів тому

    Thanks, Daniel. Can you provide a link to the Cressi inserts? We do spearfishing in the Caribbean and have to order gear online, with no local suppliers.

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      I got them from scubastore.com

  • @spearfishinghabits
    @spearfishinghabits 6 днів тому

    Thanks daniel mann this video helps a lot ...

  • @TheAndrewUy
    @TheAndrewUy 6 днів тому

    Where did you bought your Cressi bridle? Can seem to find them online. Thank you! Thank you for rhe refresher vid! Really helps!

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      I got them from scubastore.com 👌

    • @TheAndrewUy
      @TheAndrewUy 6 днів тому

      @@DanielMann thank you so much!

  • @tomsmatisons7961
    @tomsmatisons7961 6 днів тому

    Hi Daniel, many thank`s for awesome video! Question - I see that one of your guns is invert roller, what is efficient shooting distance under the water and what lenght is this gun? I have MVD Zeso carbon invert roller 55 with 3 pairs of bands, I can load only one pair and it is already monsterous shooting power giving at least 4-5 meters of range. Thank`s, cheers, buddy

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      I’ve never measured it but I’ve shot fish with a double wrap using it. I’ve got a whole video on it, it’s the orca 115V 👌

  • @neicanimeni2776
    @neicanimeni2776 6 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing. Good to see you back.

  • @shaneshac
    @shaneshac 6 днів тому

    Nice instructional video. For the tapering of the bands, a nail inserted into the hole before using the grinding stone works well to keep the band in control and have a uniform taper. Do you wax or lubricate the line before applying the constrictor knot or that rolling stops the band getting cut?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      I have an old screwdriver inserted into the bands to help with control. A nail would work just as well. I don’t use any lubrication or wax on the line, rolling a clove hitch instead of a constrictor knot help a lot.

  • @thomas130592
    @thomas130592 6 днів тому

    Cheers!

  • @ivanpaleka2672
    @ivanpaleka2672 6 днів тому

    Try bleutec bands....😉

  • @antoniocabral8916
    @antoniocabral8916 6 днів тому

    I remember you made a video on making homemade bridle inserts, have you found any issues with those? Or just using cressi ones for the higher quality?

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      The issue I had was they twisted up after a few years use. These Cressi ones are a bit more robust and easy for the average diver to access.

  • @dirty_diver
    @dirty_diver 6 днів тому

    I just made my inverted with 14.5mm microbore - I can’t pull 16mm rubbers. I can pull the 14.5mm. Simple as that. It isn’t as easy to make, but I figured it out and got used to it. Having said that, I might be able to pull 16mm with 2.7 (270%) stretch. I thought lowest people go is 300% unless 19mm bands - for 16mm, Sigalsub recommends 310-350%. There’s no way I can pull that.

  • @valkil73
    @valkil73 6 днів тому

    perfect! thank you!

  • @Andygeofri
    @Andygeofri 6 днів тому

    A day late Daniel! I just finished tying some new bands yesterday before a trip to baja this week. Got the small ID since its all that was available in the color I wanted. NEVER AGAIN! 😂 how I didn't stab myself with the neddlenose ill never know!

    • @DanielMann
      @DanielMann 6 днів тому

      I hate using the stuff!