Speardiver Zodiac inflatable spearfishing float

Dan so the advantages of this one over the other that you sell is its tough as @@** as its the same construction as a inflatable dingy? Would you recommend as a blue water fish float?

The two style floats are what divers are familiar with, so I wanted to offer both. Either works well. I used the Riffe torpedo float for years, it's very similar in construction to the Speardiver Torpedo float. The Torpedo float has 30lb more lift than the Zodiac which is significant, and may be a determining factor depending on the fish you're hunting.

I ripped off the pockets from a Zodiac float that I wasn't going to use a flag with, and got a chance to see how tough the material is. I don't think you could ever put a hole in it throwing it around rocks or whatever. So that may be the selling point for someone who's rough on their gear.

Bluewater doesn't say much as float requirements depend on the size of the fish not the location, in which case lift/buoyancy is a strong factor. I'm not an expert on big pelagics, other guys may chime in about how much lift you need for what size fish. I do know for sure that either the Torpedo or Zodiac will be enough for a 50-60lb fish. At some point no one float is enough, a few have to be attached inline. Or a board should be used.

How many liters of air would this buoy contain? I want the red buoy, since its the only legit color for competition in DK. But i need the heavy lift for Norway conditions with 50 kg halibut potential.

I like it Dan. The float looks bomb proof. How does it look all folded down? Can it be folded? Rolled?

Creases can develop in PVC/fabric causing weak spots after long periods of sitting folded-especially if in cold temperatures. We use many whitewater rafts in my profession that are of the same construction. The best way to store this float for long periods is flat, or partially inflated. Like Dan said, if handled properly there is no reason you should develop a hole in it. There is also a UV inhibitor spray/cleaner which will increase the longevity of your float, we use it regularly on our rafts. I have used the Aimrite version as my go to float for years with no issues whatsoever. I need inflatable floats because most of my spearing is done while traveling, and the weight and space taken up by a hard float is unacceptable. When I do replace the Aimrite I will be getting one of these from Dan.

Here's the spray we use:

That stuff looks very handy for divers

Beautiful King Mackerel captured by Ihab Hanna of Egypt, using the Speardiver Zodiac float.

Wow. Stud fish. Ihab looks like he is struggling to lift it!!