Good to see the thread come back to life.
Nice Kingie there Joel, good to see ya back in the water.
Well, I have been diving quite a bit, and really haven't stopped since I started this thread. Its been an interesting few months, as I've tried to dive as many different spots (on the Vic south coast) as possible.
I just got a new gun, an
Omer Cayman HF 1.1m. Wow, what a beautiful gun it is too. I've had it out a few times now, and its just awesome. Although, its much harder to load than my previous gun, but as I build strength in my arms, it gets easier every time I use it.
I have had a few interesting encounters with some big Rays lately that has been an 'experience'.
[video=vimeo;9418821]http://www.vimeo.com/9418821[/video]
(Thats my catch bag, with me on the other end of the float line pulling.)
I agree with what Joel and Sawtell have said in that its always safer NOT to dive alone. However if you feel the need to dive alone, always dive somewhere familiar and never push yourself. You could always get someone to come along to line fish or read a book from shore to keep an eye on you.
Cheers,
Shorerider.