Fancy Float From France

[flyflicker]

Saw this on YouTube last night and first impressions what a brilliant idea, but now I just think the mechanism wouldn't stand up to the rigors of the sea. (mind you I don't fully understand everything he is saying, so he might be saying it's built like a brick toilettes!!)

YouTube - Planche SUB MAGIC

[Old Man Dave]

That's interesting John. There was a thread going a while back about building a custom float. Personally I hate all floats and while I recognise the safety aspect I go without if I can (not often). I really hate complicated gadgets when diving (more to go wrong/tangle etc.). However if you got to have one there are some good ideas on this one. I like the retractable line but would want to try thay in practice.

Did note one point about stringing the first mullet. Stringer in mouth and out gills . It'll fall off under its own weight if you do that.

Good thread for the tackle geeks this one. I'll see if I can find the floats thread and put on a link.

Dave

[ulysses]

Interesting ideas on this float (Sub Magic). However, it appears a bit pricey @ EUR 125.

Cheers, ulysses

[trux]

You can find photos with details here: Iroise-Passion : le Forum

[irtrogdor]

I really like the retractable line thing. I tried swimming around with my float trailing behind me once. It sucked.The line always got tangled up in my fins when I dove or swam on the surface (wait a second - thats all the time!). Maybe having a retractable thing would keep it under control. They do sell marine grade retractable line things that are far less complicated that that guys system. I was thinking such a device would be a great belt stringer.

[ulysses]

Originally Posted by Old Man Dave

Did note one point about stringing the first mullet. Stringer in mouth and out gills . It'll fall off under its own weight if you do that.
Dave

Based on my experience (losses ) I fully second your reprimand - nowadays on mullets I poke the stringer right through the eyes. However, le Paladin = the guy presenting the float exists the water with a lot mullets still at the stringer, innit?

Cheers, ulysses

[scottwilson]

I think the stringer clips back onto the float after you thread the fish on.

I use a spetton float and make a habit of pushing the stringer into one of the loops after I thread the fish on, it also keep the float tidy and helps stop tangling

[ickledevil]

Interesting ideas, really like the automatic line retrieval thing, wonder how its done? Like the storage area and gun attachments too, not so keen on the flag, although I think all that twisting could be connected to the line retreival?? As for the float itself the shape looks a little brick like. Think it would tow like a hog. Any ideas what the materials are? Guessing some of this was answered in the video but I have no sound and looks like it was probably in French anyway,
Joe