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[Pinggene]

James Jay,

I'm 5' 10" & 185. You are more then welcome to try my Custom Elios on some time to see what it feels like. I'll even let ya take a dip in Winnebago with it just to see what she feels like in the water.

Message me if you want to, & we can make contact. I'm in Omro most evenings this week working on the In-law's house...getting it ready to be sold. I could bring my suit with me if you want. Fox River is close.

Gene

 

[James Jay]

That's why I bought another 3mm Elios in addition to my 5mm. Not only are they custom fit- but made for freedivers. Not sure what kind of wetsuit you rented.

Not sure if I've ever felt sick while diving- but then again I don't eat before I dive, I might snack on something mid-day - then am usually starving by the time I'm done diving.

Hey Whopperhead

I PM Gene, gonna be real busy this week and next but hope to hook up with him sometime in the next 2 weeks. I would like to do it sooner and get the new wet suit ordered but can't make it.

I figured that not eating before a dive is what I should have done with the chronic acid reflux problem. My stomoch won that battle though.
See ya

 

[James Jay]

A rental suit is probably made for SCUBA diving and those are made of less stretchy neoprene. That would account for feeling restricted when doing Your breathe-ups although it fits okay-ish when not breathing deeply.

Yeah, Scuba, I've been told they don't sell or rent open cell wet suits here. Felt great in the store but didn't have the function that I needed when it came down to business.

See ya

 

[James Jay]

how tall are you on most weeks ????>.....

When I suck in my girth I can pick up at least another inch maybe two if theres no shrinkage.:martial

 

[James Jay]

The problems you had were based on an ill-fitting scuba wetsuit. If you get a proper freediving wetsuit you won't have those problems for a number of reasons:

1. proper fit

2. not so much rubber around your chest- less pressure on chest

3. freediving suits keep you wamer with less rubber because they don't let water through- less pressure on chest

4. no inner nylon lining to restrict breathing- less pressure on chest

5. cut for swimming and not for standing, like scuba suits are

It's really hard to imagine how much mor comfortable a freediving suit is until you try one on- especially compared to scuba suits.

I have had, scuba, students freak out in the past thinking they were having a heart attack becuase the wetsuits were too constrictive across thir chests- mostly overweight, middle aged, men that this happens too. That's the problem with rental wetsuits "they are meant to fit everyone, so in the end they actually fit nobody".

As far as the stomach issues go, I have heard of other divers with the same issue as a result of all the head first decents. Diets can help, and so can drinking fresh water while your out diving. I have also known scuba divers who had the same issue when diving in saltwater. One instructor I knew even used to dive with a container of Rolaids in his wetsuit sleeve so he wouldn't get sick during our dives off of LA.

Now that you know a wetsuit will keep you warm it's time to save up for a custom cut Elios suit. If you can meet up with Pingene he can show you what his looks like.

Jon

Hi Jon

Thanks, Looking forward to seeing Genes suit. This will be the first of several purchases I will need to get up to speed. I'm sure I will be ordering one here soon but, during the Palooza event in ?February? is there several freediving manufactures that represent there?

Jon wrote:

I have had, scuba, students freak out in the past thinking they were having a heart attack becuase the wetsuits were too constrictive across thir chests- mostly overweight, middle aged, men that this happens too.

Hey, I resent that, I've been dieting:crutch

 

[James Jay]

James Jay,

I'm 5' 10" & 185. You are more then welcome to try my Custom Elios on some time to see what it feels like. I'll even let ya take a dip in Winnebago with it just to see what she feels like in the water.

Message me if you want to, & we can make contact. I'm in Omro most evenings this week working on the In-law's house...getting it ready to be sold. I could bring my suit with me if you want. Fox River is close.

Gene

Thanks Gene

Work, Birthdays, Work, Weddingns more work has got me real tied up right now. Wish I could get down to see you and check out your wet suit.
Will continue to PM or call as time allows.
Thanks again.

 

[dotey]

name is dusten i am new at this freediving /spearfishing so if anyone has any tips for me let me know please . i just moved to wisconsin my brother scott (whopperhead) he is teaching me alot but if any one has anything eles please let me know

 

[the_duckinator]

Hi guys, my name is Adam. I'm from the Madison area and am brand new to spearfishing. I had wanted to try it on two previous trips to Maui but never had an opportunity. Curiosity got the best of me and I built a pole spear. I've been spearing twice now and love it. I look forward to learning more about this sport.

 

[Whopperhead]

Welcome to DeeperBlue - Duckinator! WE are in madison ALOT. Just keep your eye on this forum - someone usually post when and where they are going.

We just did 2 days in the Madison area- Lake Waubesa is HOT right now and won't be for long- so get in this week- if you can.

Hope to see you around!

 

[the_duckinator]

Thanks for the welcome. If work allows maybe I will swing by Waubesa. Thanks.

 

[waldo]

Hey im Mike from Central Wisconsin! Ive gone spearing once or twice with Fleshy and i love it...im going to buy a wetsuit and hopfully a gun but im looking forward to this summer ALOT

 

[Whopperhead]

WALDO - I was wondering where you were? Look guys! I found WALDO! - J/K.

Welcome to DB! (Deeperblue) You'll have lots to learn. Be safe- don't push it.

 

[fleshy]

Hey guys, mike is one of the people Ive been teaching up. There arent any pictures of him up yet, but by the end of our central wisconsin tournament, and by the end of our "Spearfishing Triple Crown" (Door County, Milwaukee, and Madison in THREE DAYS) there should be plenty.

 

[waldo]

Yeah we didnt get any pics of me last time but on my phone...so we will take some tommorow, if its doesnt rain well i got to go katie bourbs is outside haha

 

[Whopperhead]

You need a AVATAR, Might I suggest a few:

OR

 

[waldo]

Haha thats funny man maybe ill hit that up now...i was just going to put some of me fishies but i think that ill do that

 

[fleshy]

Im thinking it will probably be the triple crown before you have any sweet pictures.

 

[Winks]

Hey Im Ethan. Im from central wisconsin, one of waldos and fleshys friend. Mike doesnt have any fishies yet lol

 

[Fargus64]

Hey I'm Anthony and I'm from Central Wisconsin and friends with Fleshy, Winker, and Waldo.
More or less I've been teaching them all up

 

[Winks]

Actually as of right now im teaching u all up... last i checked wins clocked in with 1 sucker,7 crappie and 6 bluegill?...so call me for lessons boys. hah