Posts by Dan

  • UfC 162

    There's something to be said for taunting as a strategy, to frustrate and draw out the opponent. It expands the fight beyond conventional boundaries, and makes it more interesting. But it obviously carries with it the potential to become careless.

  • Spearfishing mask which is best?

    This is what makes the best spearfishing mask.


    1. It should be a two lens mask. This brings the lenses closer to the eyes and increases the field of vision. Stay away from single lens masks, and 3 or 4 lens masks. The additional lenses increase the mask's internal volume making it more difficult to equalize, do not increase the field of view, and make the mask unnecessarily big and heavy. As a freediver you'll spend much more time in the water than a scuba diver. Over the course of a few hours wearing a heavy mask will take its toll with the additional drag it creates.
    2. The mask should have a relatively low internal volume. It's not necessary to go to the Micromask class masks which have ultra low volume. But definitely stay away from masks geared for scuba, as a rule they are too big.
    3. The mask should have an opaque, usually black skirt. This will prevent sunlight reflecting inside the mask and distracting you.
    4. The mask should seal around your face properly, have a soft skirt. You can only find this out trying the mask on. When you do this, turn your head in different directions and change your facial expression. You should also bring a snorkel and put it in your mouth, it raises the upper lip and will sometimes break the seal if the mask doesn't fit you well. Most people don't have a problem with masks sealing, and are able to use many different masks.
    5. The ultra low volume masks, sometimes referred to as micromasks, will seal properly on much fewer faces.
    6. Masks with reflective lenses will hide your eyes from the fish, in some situations allowing you to get closer. But they have a darkening effect which is a deal breaker for me if I'm diving in anything but crystal clear visibility.
    7. Mask should be light but durable.
    8. A mask that has a unique design and looks great is worth a few extra bucks. If you feel like a stud wearing it the psychosomatic effect may carry over to your hunting :) It's the old "look good, feel good, play good" axiom.


    All masks available at Spearfishing Store are quality masks for spearfishing and freediving, you can't go wrong with any of them once they fit. The Speardiver Stealth Mask is a great mask that has all the characteristics I mentioned. It has the additional advantage of a compatible Gopro mount if you ever want to video your dives.


    Speardiver Stealth mask

  • UfC 162

    I briefly heard about the conspiracy theories, and was curious to see for myself. The Silva Weidman fight was entertaining. Watching the fight to its conclusion I didn't think anything was staged. I saw Silva quickly realize Weidman is not an easy opponent, and switch to playing head games. Weidman stayed focused. Then I saw Silva take clowning too far and get caught flat footed with a good hard shot, hard enough to knock anyone out.


    But then Silva's post fight interview put everything in a different light. He appeared too much at ease with the loss, not wanting a rematch, quasi retiring.. such a loss takes time to come to terms with I think. My gut feeling is that he was prepared for the loss. We'll never know, but taking into consideration the interview, it does look fishy. It wouldn't surprise me if there was some big money on Weidman.

  • Where to mount camera housing on speargun?

    You should mount the camera behind bands and shooting line. If it's in the front under the band slot, there's a chance either will catch on it.


    If you put it straight on top of the gun it will block your aim.


    You should position such that it will not interfere too badly with loading.


    The best option IMO is off to either side.

  • Spearfishing wetsuit Speardiver Reef

    John, the 1.5mm suits (1mm neoprene + 2 x .25mm Lycra) will be available in this camo this coming spring, if all goes well. Something to note is that the interior Lycra used for these 1.5mm will be extremely stretchy (a necessity in a double lined suit however thin) so they will be more comfortable than the prototype I sent you. I'm happy to see that some of the most experienced divers posting in this thread, yourself included, like this camo as much as I do.