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re: Taking the dive finally
Posted on 4/25/12 at 12:45 pm to mohalk
Posted on 4/25/12 at 12:45 pm to mohalk
mohalk pretty much got me started in spearfishing. We were some of the starters of the LSU spearfishing club when it existed and that's where I met the people I started diving with consistently and ended up joining the Helldivers with them.
He knows his stuff
He knows his stuff
This post was edited on 4/25/12 at 12:51 pm
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Posted on 4/25/12 at 12:51 pm to mohalk
Okay shite just got real. I don't know what to ask because I honesty don't know much at all right about spearfishig but I'm really hoping others will ask you questions so we can get some good discussion in here. I've scubaed multiple times and done some research into Hawaiian slings for Toledo bend, but that's about it.
Any specific reading material a beginner should look into that you would recommend? A book, field guide, magazine, blog, PDF, class, etc.
An itemized gear list of your normal rig dive setup?
Any YouTube videos of other people or personal pics you wanna share?
Any specific reading material a beginner should look into that you would recommend? A book, field guide, magazine, blog, PDF, class, etc.
An itemized gear list of your normal rig dive setup?
Any YouTube videos of other people or personal pics you wanna share?
Posted on 4/25/12 at 12:52 pm to mylsuhat
How old are you?
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:00 pm to Blue Velvet
22
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:20 pm to Blue Velvet
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Any specific reading material a beginner should look into that you would recommend? A book, field guide, magazine, blog, PDF, class, etc.
Message boards can have some good info, but trust your training and common sense to filter out the bad information. Most everything you read online or in books is full of inflated egos, fish stories, and misconceptions. First thing I'd find someone who is knowledgeable and is willing to take the time to guide you through the dives and make you comfortable. Not a lot of spearos are patient or willing enough to take that time out of their dives to do that.
I actually teach a spearfishing class that's been really popular lately. You can PM me for details.
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An itemized gear list of your normal rig dive setup?
Atomic B2 regulator - the best on the market
Aqualung Dimension BC
Vyper Air computer with wireless trainsmitter
Atomic Split Fins or Riffe freediving fins
Atomic Titanium knife
JBL Woody Magnum speargun
Fish Stringer
GoPro camera
Spare parts kit
Last Friday, two of several
I'll try to upload some of my personal vids. They're not on youtube yet.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:36 pm to mohalk
May contant you in a few weeks about a class.
What specific message boards and internet sources do you usually read?
Thanks!!
What specific message boards and internet sources do you usually read?
Thanks!!
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:56 pm to Blue Velvet
I look at spearboard occasionally for pictures and tournament info but there's not a whole lot of activity on it. Honestly just go into a dive shop and start asking questions, then you'll have an instant real-life forum.
The three things you really need are the best scuba training available, a good level head, and to start logging dives. It doesn't come from instantly but with time you'll get better and better. Just always keep safety and common sense as a priority. No fish is worth your life. The ocean doesn't care about you. You're trusting your life to your training, equipment, and decision making so make sure you go under with all three in tip-top shape.
The three things you really need are the best scuba training available, a good level head, and to start logging dives. It doesn't come from instantly but with time you'll get better and better. Just always keep safety and common sense as a priority. No fish is worth your life. The ocean doesn't care about you. You're trusting your life to your training, equipment, and decision making so make sure you go under with all three in tip-top shape.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 3:11 pm to mylsuhat
All seriousness aside too, the reason we do it is because its very fun and exciting. It can be risky but you can minimize those risks and do it safely. I always tell people that once they start shooting their fish, they probably won't bring another rod and reel on the boat again! You don't have to jump of the deep end and push your limits to enjoy yourself. Take it slow, learn the ropes the right way, and be safe. You're going to love it.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 3:12 pm to mohalk
Yupp. No doubt.
I remember reading that tread years ago and just trying to learn from that.
I remember reading that tread years ago and just trying to learn from that.
Posted on 4/26/12 at 5:46 pm to mylsuhat
Posted on 4/26/12 at 8:40 pm to mylsuhat
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When I got to the boat and landed the fish, we realized we didn't have anymore weights on the boat. So there was no way I was gonna dive with th 7mil wetsuit anymore. I dove the rest of the day in my tighty whiteys with a hammer in my BC pocket and the only 1 lb. weight we could find.
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One more thing, ever not open your valve all the way? I have been at 100+' and everytime I breathed it was hard to get air, look at your pressure guage and when you breath the guage moves to zero and then back up. Learn to reach your tank valve and turn it on while the tank is on your back. Never know when you will jump off the boat in ripping current and have to pull that trick off because you were in a hurry.
This exact thing happened to me once but luckily I was able to take off my bc and crank that bitch completely open without too much problem...that was a sweet breath of air...
This post was edited on 4/26/12 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 4/27/12 at 11:37 am to USMCTiger03
Here's a video I did last year. I've got a good one of my brother and I shooting two big Ling at the same time but it's still uploading to youtube.
LINK
Sorry about those black bars. Youtube asked me about stabilizing the video and I guess that's their idea of fixing it.
LINK
Sorry about those black bars. Youtube asked me about stabilizing the video and I guess that's their idea of fixing it.
This post was edited on 4/27/12 at 11:40 am
Posted on 4/27/12 at 11:50 am to mohalk
Just watched a few seconds of it (at work) but looks awesome. Good viz.
I think I musta spent 2 hours reading that Rok thread last night.
I think I musta spent 2 hours reading that Rok thread last night.
Posted on 4/27/12 at 12:56 pm to USMCTiger03
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I think I musta spent 2 hours reading that Rok thread last night.
same here. Read all 20 pages and then read other threads on the forum. I must have had 10 tabs up with all the terms and equipment I had to look up.Posted on 4/27/12 at 1:06 pm to Blue Velvet
Yeah we get some awesome days where it's totally flat and you can see the bottom of the boat from 120 feet. Last Thursday and Friday I dove out of Grand Isle/Fourchon and both days we found blue water only 20 miles out.
We shot a bunch of lemon fish and hauled a lot of meat back. My dad said he saw a big Cubera swim up to him while he was fighting with an amberjack, on the same rig Rok shot his on Friday. Funny how the big ones will get right in your face right after you pull the trigger.
If you have any questions about equipment let em fly. I've taken apart and rebuilt just about every regulator you can think of, so I can tell you what's good and what to avoid.
We shot a bunch of lemon fish and hauled a lot of meat back. My dad said he saw a big Cubera swim up to him while he was fighting with an amberjack, on the same rig Rok shot his on Friday. Funny how the big ones will get right in your face right after you pull the trigger.
If you have any questions about equipment let em fly. I've taken apart and rebuilt just about every regulator you can think of, so I can tell you what's good and what to avoid.
Posted on 4/27/12 at 1:09 pm to Blue Velvet
You did better than me, I only got to 8 or 9.
He has some style of writing/telling that makes it easy to read and even more interesting than it already is that I can't define. I was readinga lot of it on my iphone and couldn't see the avatars but could instantly tell when him vs. someone else was writing.
It's interesting because I'm sure he's not much of a scholar per se (could be wrong) and wasn't overtly trying to "write a good story", but the result was really good reading.
Sorry, end of ramble.
He has some style of writing/telling that makes it easy to read and even more interesting than it already is that I can't define. I was readinga lot of it on my iphone and couldn't see the avatars but could instantly tell when him vs. someone else was writing.
It's interesting because I'm sure he's not much of a scholar per se (could be wrong) and wasn't overtly trying to "write a good story", but the result was really good reading.
Sorry, end of ramble.
Posted on 4/29/12 at 3:26 pm to mylsuhat
How thick of a wetsuit do you use in the summer? Do you own multiple wetsuits for different temps or always use the same suit? Any good company suggestions? (mako, JBL, etc.)
Which mask model do you use?
Which mask model do you use?
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3 window field, all 1 piece of glass, no break between the eyes
Posted on 4/29/12 at 3:47 pm to BigHoss
What dive shop did you go through.
Posted on 4/29/12 at 4:11 pm to Blue Velvet
Shameless plug...
I have a Zeagle Ranger, Oceanic GT3, and Oceanic Pro Plus 2 for sale.
And as a new rig spearfisher, its no joke. I'm an experienced cave diver, but the rigs are like nothing else. Go slow. Don't try to impress anybody or you won't make it. I've had many close calls..
I have a Zeagle Ranger, Oceanic GT3, and Oceanic Pro Plus 2 for sale.
And as a new rig spearfisher, its no joke. I'm an experienced cave diver, but the rigs are like nothing else. Go slow. Don't try to impress anybody or you won't make it. I've had many close calls..
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