starter spearfishing advice
Submitted by doubleheader_king on Thu, 2015-02-05 18:26
Hey guys, I have recently found out how great free-diving and spearfishing is. I have been using my gidgee but would like to purchase a speargun. I have beeen trying to find the age limit for a speargun use but I can't find it, any info regarding this would be a big help. Also any suggestions for a decent beginers gun would be good.
Cheers, Max
sammy85
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Join wa undersea club on
Join wa undersea club on face book heaps of information going on there for beginners to advanced spearos
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Lamby
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Hey Max, I checked out that
Hey Max, I checked out that link for the vids you boys did on FB (very cool & page liked)
No age limit on spear gun & what Sammy has said above undersea is a great way to go, good fins are the key to logging some serious bottom time. When you are in town next mate I would go see Damo, he will be a wealth of knowledge for you. I have a gun that you can borrow to get the feel for things particularly technique for loading the rubbers
greatrex
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There is no limit on who can
There is no limit on who can own a speargun. I have a pelaj venom 1.1m gun I'm about to post for sale looking for $125. It's in good condition.
Feral
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Hey there Max lamby is right
Hey there Max lamby is right about fins helping a lot . A lot of guys use omer stingrays or something similar . Dont be fussed about brand as its the foot pocket fit that counts . Try on as many brands as you can to see what suits you . Plastic fins are good for about 20m deep so they are great for a learner .. as for guns . Id suggest a rob allen sparid as a good start . Something in the 1m long or shorter .. the longer guns need a bit more technique.
Damo at duns sportz is a dive wiz so pick all the info you can out of him
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Bit of advise for newbie to spear fishing
Keep looking over your shoulder, lol just joking mate. I don't do it myself but have plenty of friends who really enjoy it.
doubleheader_king
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Thanks all for the advice
Thanks guys, I have brought a pair of free-tech fins, dive belt and have been given a wetsuit for the job. I've been practising loading the rubbers on my grandads old gun, holding my breath and adjusting to the pressure. After the new rod i'm buying I am going to save up for a gun.
Cheers, Max
Mick71
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Hi Max
DON'T EVER LOAD A GUN OUT OF WATER!!!!! Just a safety warning, just youtube the consequences, they are not pretty.
Always dive with a buddy, especially if you are just starting.
A cheap way of improving your breathing, and strengthening your diaphragm is to breathe through a straw.
Yes WAUC is a great place to start, also don't always get caught up in the hype about having to have the 'latest-and-greatest' gear, I have seen good fish shot with minimal low range gear.
Have fun and be safe
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The WAUC are having a
The WAUC are having a meeting down at hillaries dive shop on Tuesday night 600pm, Jesse and I are heading down to join up ..
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doubleheader_king
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I have been practising
I have been practising loading in the pool mainly, without the shaft. Thanks for the tip with the straw, will give a shot definantly. I"m in the hills and have after school sports on Tuesday so I probably won't make it. Thanks for letting me know though Paul.
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1. Join a club 2. Dive safe
1. Join a club
2. Dive safe and with a buddy
3. Do a freedive course - or if you cant afford that make sure you read up about Shallow Water blackout
4. Have fun!
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