Dear Sven,
I have never judged Aquiles or Jay. They have proved long ago their skills and qualities as responsible spearos. But that's what I know. A youngster trying to earn his place among the big guys can make a mistake.. Especially when his language skills are not really great. And I wouldn't look for any concealed evil thoughts here, cause it's pointless. The guy just posts what he hears in a way that his language skills allow him to. I cannot agree with you more: I'd really think before pushing the Submit button, especially when calling people clowns. And especially when the long blue dotted line makes people to expect expert opinions and advice, and what's more - patience when it comes to the inexrerienced. That was the first thing I wanted to say...
I also tried to explain the reasons for the somewhat rashly reaction of the boy from Gibraltar in order to call for some forbearance. Since I obviously didn't succeed, I'll try to visually explain it:
I am attaching a photograph, taken during the French Provence Championship in the beginning of May 2003. I hope my friend Tony Raibaldi - the President of the Provence Spearfishing Committee will forgive me for posting it without express permission. The guy on the photo is the new Provence Champion Denis Dao Van Tru - a really young spearo, who can put all of us here in his shirt pocket in terms of skills. It took him 5 hours diving in cold water at more than 20 meters, to get this catch. Now I'd take a good look at the catch - there are less than 15 fishes on that stringer. And the size is real huge!
One month later on the other side of Europe in Bulgaria took place the first local event for the season. Only 12 out of 43 competitors presented valid catch (over 300 grams!). 29 fishes total...
I think that explains the reasons for the reaction of the guy from Gibraltar. And i thank Jay and Aquiles for their polite reaction to it...
Enough said.
Ivan
I have never judged Aquiles or Jay. They have proved long ago their skills and qualities as responsible spearos. But that's what I know. A youngster trying to earn his place among the big guys can make a mistake.. Especially when his language skills are not really great. And I wouldn't look for any concealed evil thoughts here, cause it's pointless. The guy just posts what he hears in a way that his language skills allow him to. I cannot agree with you more: I'd really think before pushing the Submit button, especially when calling people clowns. And especially when the long blue dotted line makes people to expect expert opinions and advice, and what's more - patience when it comes to the inexrerienced. That was the first thing I wanted to say...
I also tried to explain the reasons for the somewhat rashly reaction of the boy from Gibraltar in order to call for some forbearance. Since I obviously didn't succeed, I'll try to visually explain it:
I am attaching a photograph, taken during the French Provence Championship in the beginning of May 2003. I hope my friend Tony Raibaldi - the President of the Provence Spearfishing Committee will forgive me for posting it without express permission. The guy on the photo is the new Provence Champion Denis Dao Van Tru - a really young spearo, who can put all of us here in his shirt pocket in terms of skills. It took him 5 hours diving in cold water at more than 20 meters, to get this catch. Now I'd take a good look at the catch - there are less than 15 fishes on that stringer. And the size is real huge!
One month later on the other side of Europe in Bulgaria took place the first local event for the season. Only 12 out of 43 competitors presented valid catch (over 300 grams!). 29 fishes total...
I think that explains the reasons for the reaction of the guy from Gibraltar. And i thank Jay and Aquiles for their polite reaction to it...
Enough said.
Ivan