Dving Terms and Basic Intro

[TheFreeman]

Hi Guys,


As you may have seen I am new to this forum. What a surprise I didn't know such a community exits . I am not new to swimming I have practically spent a lot of my time in the sea as I live on an island, so swimming is quite popular.

I have started to consider spearfishing, but my main problem is what terms I need to use when searching for gear. For example I have found a site to buy fins from, one of the choices is either full or free diving. What should I look for in equipment for spearfishing?

Thanks, in advance.
TheFreeman.

 

[toddthecat]

JBL makes fine spearguns. The Mares pneumatics are sweet too. I've used a Mares Mini Sten for over 10 years and haven't had a single problem with it. I've never even had to use the pump to put more air into it. It has enough frequent flier miles to go around the world 4 times for how much I've traveled with it.

 

[TheFreeman]

I will keep that in mind when it comes to equipment for free diving which 3 brands would you suggest? I kno such a question may be simple but when researching the results are endless .... What I am expecting is not the best of best brands something high quality with reasonable prices, I am ready to "invest" in my equipment as I rather buy something good once that end up changing every few months.

 

[toddthecat]

JBL tends to be the cream of the crop for spearguns. I've used them and they're awesome. They've also got a very wide variety of sizes and models. Cressi makes spearguns too but I've heard mostly negative things about them (they don't last long, they're built poorly, etc.). I really don't have a top 3 list. As I said, I love JBL and Mares.

If you want to see some reallllly awesome freediving/spearfishing check out Cameron Kirkconnell. He's a machine. I love this video of him where he takes the opportunity to grab a lobster when coming up with a huge grouper!

Spearfishing World Record Grouper and giant Lobsters - YouTube

 

[Carlos Danger]

Riffe specialize in spearfishing equipment. You might give them a call with some of your questions. What to buy may be dependent on your intended application, diving conditions, and personal preferences.

Riffe International | Spearguns

Spearfishing Equipment - Spearfishing Gear For A Beginner Spearo


Hope this helps

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[knotical]

You might want to check out these forums:

Underwater Hunting
Snorkeling / Freediving