Interview with Ray Powell Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray's known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few laughs. Important times 00:00 Intro 04:14 Ray Powell's Early Spearfishing Memories 06:14 Founding of DiveR Australia08:55 A Tragic Spearfishing Incident 12:53 Spearfishing Safety and Risks 21:27 A Dangerous Encounter with an Irukandji 29:52 Decompression Sickness in Freediving 39:08 Challenges of Deep Diving, Hydration and Nutrition 48:03 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving 01:03:04 Innovations in Diving Equipment 01:07:13 Wetsuits and Weight Considerations 01:08:56 Fin Rails and Stability 01:09:42 Shorter Blade Fins 01:10:33 Fin Width and Customization 01:11:25 Innovations in Fin Materials 01:17:46 Foot Pockets and Energy Transfer 01:19:22 Diver Australia and Custom Designs 01:25:45 Spearfishing Experiences and Favorite Companions 01:26:50 Dream Fish and Spearfishing Philosophy 01:30:03 The Future of Spearfishing Media 01:32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary use the code NOOB15
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NSP:300 Community Special | Captain Dan Walsh
Interview with Captain Dan Walsh It's finally here - Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from yourself - the Noob Spearo community as we go through the many messages and videos you all sent in and hear how the Noob Spearo Podcast and community have helped so many spearos dive better and safer and have an amazing time doing it. We can't wait to bring you the next 300 episodes! Important times 00:00 Theo and Jackson's voice messages 01:20 Intro and voice messages 15:30 Welcome Captain Dan Walsh 01:35:05 Outro and last messages Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary use the code NOOB15
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NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt
Interview with Nikki Watt Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - . Important times 00:00 Intro 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing 12:01 The Black Marlin Adventure 16:14 Spearfishing Community and Ethics 33:32 Family Life and Spearfishing 37:34 The Sailfish Story 41:35 The Importance of Seizing Opportunities 41:57 The Difference Between Competitive and Recreational Divers 42:39 Generosity and Drive in Spearfishing 44:38 Teaching and Learning in Spearfishing 45:15 Challenges and Rewards of Self-Taught Divers 48:33 The Risks and Strategies of Spearfishing 51:18 Teamwork in Blue Water Hunting 53:04 The Journey to the Blue Marlin 01:03:25 Achieving the Super Slam 01:20:23 Reflections and Future Goals Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary use the code NOOB15
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NSP:298 Inside the Coatesmans Speargun Workshop | Chris Coates
Interview with Chris Coates Todays interview is with @CoatesmansSpearfishing returning for a 3rd episode! In this episode, Shrek catches up with the legendary spearfishing pro from South Africa who's on a journey to perfect speargun technology. Chris shares an intense story of a shark encounter that almost cost him a finger and talks about his journey trying to perfect speargun technology. They dive deep into the all the details that make spearguns work well. Roller's, rubber thickness, and the pros and cons of different shafts. Chris also talks about his new Devil Fish spearguns and his upcoming spearfishing bootcamp in Mozambique, which you can sign up for on his website coatesmans.com. Today is a look into the finest details that make your speargun either work really well or miss every single time. Get ready to learn a lot! Check out our first 2 episodes where we meet Chris Coates in NSP:021 and NSP:166 which is all about making your speargun shoot straighter! Important times 00:00 Intro 06:08 Welcome back Chris Coates! 07:03 Spearfishing Bootcamp in Mozambique 16:23 Advanced Spearfishing Techniques 31:32 Understanding Fish Movement and Aiming Better 32:06 Reef Diving Configuration for Spearguns 33:20 Guiding and Shooting Techniques 34:25 Shark Encounter and Safety Lessons 35:54 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 38:37 Speargun Mechanics and Rubber Bands 54:25 Shafts and Floppers: Preferences and Performance 01:04:30 Spearfishing Stories and Experiences 01:08:02 The Origin of 'Devil Fish' 01:08:48 Updates on Old Friends 01:09:33 Speargun Options 01:14:11 Challenges of Scaling Up 01:18:17 The Importance of Consistency in Gear 01:20:46 Instinctive vs. Classical Marksmanship 01:34:09 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Important Links Chris Coates in and Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary use the code NOOB15
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NSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven Montgomery
Interview with Steven Montgomery Todays interview is with Steven Montgomery, founder and master craftsman behind Bombora Spearguns on the Central Coast. Steven talks about his journey from using pipe guns to making custom timber spearguns, sharing all the details about materials, design choices, and the ups and downs of speargun building. They also dive into speargun care tips, hunting techniques for big kingfish and some wild stories involving sharks and strong currents. A great chat with a master craftsman in the spearfishing world, to order your own! Important times 00:00 Intro 05:56 Welcome Steven Montgomery 13:21 Speargun Design and Performance 16:16 Speargun Materials and Techniques 27:30 Speargun Maintenance and Preferences 38:30 Speargun Shafts and Accessories 44:14 The Costs of Running a Business 44:37 Tri Cut vs. Pencil Point Tips 46:14 Spearfishing Stories and Mishaps 49:49 Rubber Choices for Spearguns 51:11 Roller Guns and Testing 01:02:41 Shark Encounters in the Coral Sea 01:07:43 Spearfishing Gear and Care Tips 01:12:04 Hunting Kingfish 01:22:00 Spearfishing Community and Clubs 01:26:18 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes | Get Spear Ready and make the most of your next spearfishing trip! 50 days to better spearfishing! | Use the code NOOBSPEARO to get FREE SHIPPING . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary use the code NOOB15
Interviews with spearfishing experts, authorities and characters from all over the world.
Actionable, Frothworthy and Mildly Humourous:)
If you don't love spearfishing now, give it 3 episodes and some time in the brine
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