Posts by greekdiver

  • West end / lucaya June 2011

    Quote from hill raiser

    can't speak for Jason, but depends on what you mean by "monster" and "deep." I don't have anywhere near your skills, but I have seen plenty of 60# blacks down to 60ft. Some we can get to hole up, some just keep cruising. I imagine that in your depths, there are some pretty sweet fish.


    I keep saying to myself, I'm gonna go to Bahamas but I never make it there. That's cool to know you have seen plenty of 60 lbers. :thumbup:

  • First try at a roller gun


    I always thought a bluewater rollergun would be real nice. You wont have to load a shit ton of bands. <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">

  • Terry Maas Freediver recovery vest

    Quote from phil herranen

    new divers are not the ones who die ,its the upper end of the spectrum . you can tell yourself whatever you want about how it wont happen to you , but the better you are the higher your odds are of dieing in this sport
    phil


    Actually you are a little wrong with that info at least in my area. A lot of new divers especially people in the age of 17-23 try to go too deep too fast. It has happened many times in our area. They do not understand that they can die and push themselves past their limit. In South Florida, we dive much deeper than Cali divers. The water is cleaner and you can see the bottom sometimes even deep. I think that is how people get in trouble.


    With that being said, I still think it is a great invention. I do not see myself ever using it even if the odds of death are increased.

  • Terry Maas Freediver recovery vest

    I won't be buying one. I enjoy freediving, and I want to be comfortable. I dive deeper every year and yet I feel safer than ever. If I don't see a fish, I come back up. I do not come close to my limit. I try not to stay down too long if its not necessary. If a fish is holed up pretty bad(80ft >), I usually use a scooter to retrieve fish. If I don't use a scooter, I usually don't have the energy to dive the same way the rest of the day.

  • Deep wrecks off St Pete - Sarasota

    Quote from Chuckd

    Nice day. Clear water. A few nice fish.


    Any advice on improving my breathhold? I needed to get to and hang at 60-70' to get the APs. Right now I'm only comfortable at 50' for under a minute.


    C


    There aren't any secrets to holding your breath longer. The more you do it and better you get at it. You just need to keep at it and slowly progress every year. Getting better too fast can easily get you in trouble. The only thing i could say is to try to keep your head tucked in for a longer time to be more streamline and work on your duck dive.


    How deep is the bottom?

  • A new force in spearfishing gear

    if Jim supports it, it must be good!!! <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin"> <img src= " class="smiley" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x" height="23" width="23" loading="eager" data-tooltip="biggrin" aria-label="biggrin">

  • Spearfishing wetsuit, which exterior is best

    Quote from Jono

    I have a cressi Technica 3.5mm open cell suit, it is smooth on the inside and i have had it stick together a number of times when in storage (in my w/robe out of any sunlight/heat), it has torn a few small chunks out of it on the inside when un-sticking it. When i bought the suit i looked at the Cressi smoothskin suits but they were all stuck together on the outside to each other in the shop and tore when pulled apart. Has anyone else had this problem with open cell wetsuits and how does one stop it from happening.


    Jono


    I know this problem.


    When you dry a wetsuit, you hang it the first day and then the next day you flip it inside out to dry. If you leave the wet rubber touching each side for a long time, the moisture acts like a glue.

  • Spearfishing wetsuit, which exterior is best

    Quote from Marco

    If you take a look at what does Carbonell, Bellani, March, Viña, Costa, Gospic and other sponsorized champios use, you'll see what I'm talking about. Wearing a good quality chicle is like diving naked. Must try to realize it.


    Harry: there are meny different neoprene qualities (I'm sure you know it). A Yamamoto will tear just by looking at it, but Daiwabo or Heiwa MD will be much more robust.


    I use lined suits myself. ;)


    When i took the PFI class a while ago, i saw this kid put on a brand new freediving suit and the lower part of the leg practically split in half. It was so painful to watch because those suits are expensive. He was like, I will just glue it... I was like damn, thats a lot of glue.

  • Spearfishing wetsuit, which exterior is best

    Quote from behslayer

    Good write up Dan, and I really like your Camo and Colors.


    I'd have to agree that SmoothSkin Outer Wetsuits are not the Ideal for most Spearfishermen and certainly not for beginner divers. However, there are few things worth noting about them. A Good Chicle Suit, ie Open Cell/SmoothSkin is extremely Flexible. Sure, it will tear easier, come apart at the seams, and wear out sooner, but there are divers out there who will repair their suits with a smile for the Flexibility and Warmth of a Chicle Suit. Why did I put Warmth...


    The Speardiver suits are as comfortable as they get. It already feels like you aren't wearing anything.

  • Spearfishing wetsuit, which exterior is best

    Quote from Dan

    Harry, you haven't tried on a Speardiver 5mm, it feels the same as the 3mm. Another thing is I'd like to measure the polosub thickness with calipers. If it's significantly warmer than the 3mm then it will be thicker than the stated 3.5mm.


    ill bring it over. Water does not hold in the suit. I don't think the thickness matters as regular suits retain some water and when the wind hits them, you feel the evaporating effect.


    Maybe Davie can give an unbiased opinion.


    But like i said, i use the pursuit suit mostly all year. Its just when it gets real cold out, i pull out the polosub.

  • Spearfishing wetsuit, which exterior is best

    Marco,


    I have tried the polosub forza suit (sandwich material)? I am really impressed by its warmth, flexibility and durability. The 3.5mm polosub is too warm for Florida waters most of the year. But when it gets real cold, that suit is coming out. Davie tried my top and said, "wow it's whale blubber" and the suit was loose on him. I love Dan suits and they are perfect for Florida. They are super comfortable, inexpensive, and durable. But, if I were to buy a super warm suit for cold waters, i would buy that Polosub forza.


    I wear a Speardiver suit 85% of the year.


    I also do think the material that is smoothskin outside and inside(not the sandwich material) is too fragile for spearfishing.