I really don't use the RA that much since I got my wooden gun- like Ted's.
I only had it along because another guy was going to join us, but bailed at the last minute. The water was so clear that I just had to bring it in and try it out. We really don't get that great of vis in the middle of the summer in the lakes where we normaly spearfish, so our small mid-handle guns work out much better for that.
I could see putting a heavier band on it for such shots but I find the RA is a little bit of a pain to use for hours on end in freshwater. That's becasue the barrel is so darn heavy. It really ends up taking a bit of effort to hold it steady when your out for a long time. My wrist is kind of sore by the end of the day- go ahead Sven I just lobbed you an easy one.
I had thought about selling it, but I want to use it when I get to saltwater again. I have a feeling that this gun might balance out just fine in salt water- and right now all of the saltwater spearos are probably wondering if I've been drinking to much good ol' Wisconsin beer at 10 in the morning.:friday
I thought about foaming the barrel, but it's already sealed and that wouldn't make a difference. So, it stays in my bag to only be used a few times a year. The truth is, our wood guns work out so well for this kind of stuff that I couldn't imagine using anything else on a regular basis.
Anyone know I good way to pull a still off of a video taken with the 5050? Those were the only shots that turned out from inside the pipe.
Jon