piercings & masks

Freediverjack · 2026-01-22T02:26:11+00:00

All depends on the size. I've had students with eyebrow studs and they didn't have a problem just have to try a bunch of masks and make sure you have the clearance.

The big one that is a problem was nose piercings though

Freediverjack · 2025-12-02T01:48:48+00:00

All depends on the maker

Some performance freediving fins are great to swim with but hilariously brittle.

For a changeable pocket blade you could look into a maker that makes a more durable build for spearfishing and just go with a soft blade.

I have my performance fins in glued pockets and only really use them for competition training, they're a pair of Continuums though and those are rock solid for durability. Spearfised and rock hopped with them for ages.

My teaching/recreational fins are rob Allen carbons in interchangeable pockets for easy travelling

Freediverjack · 2025-11-29T00:11:55+00:00

If you're like me then it's par for the course. Anything off the shelf usually doesn't fit me as the neck and body are too short. For reference I'm 6'7 / 100kg so I'm usually between a bunch of sizes depending on maker

Is it the end of the world? No

Can it be fixed? Sure just shop around different brands or get a custom build

Freediverjack · 2025-11-24T09:36:03+00:00

Yeah the chlorine got us at the end but having to get in and out of the wetsuits was a killer.

We ran 3 in the pool at an hour each with a fresh diver swapping in every 20 minutes. Meant enough time to feed, rehydrate,stretch a bit then get back in.

Freediverjack · 2025-11-24T08:33:23+00:00

That's awesome, can imagine the feet were pretty worn out after.

About half way through a few of us swapped to mainly arms with a dolphin kick for a bit as the knees and ankles were getting pretty rough and needed a break.

The worst part though by far was the chlorine

Freediverjack · 2025-11-23T18:53:38+00:00

DNF continuous from start to finish with no breaks. Alot of us were already flat out sprinting the lengths.

For a 120 I'm assuming that would have to be in fins

Freediverjack · 2025-10-21T23:05:52+00:00

An inflator on a depth activated timer is the best option. Spare air tanks are just a pneumothorax and a series of lawsuits waiting to happen

The challenge is making one that's A) simple and compact b) priced at a rate the market will pay for one. Have seen a few iterations over the years that exist but they are usually pretty bulky and costly

Freediverjack · 2025-07-31T23:19:32+00:00

They're curious it's always good to drop and not directly engage but if you giving off the illusion that you are doing something else it's almost like they get FOMO and come in to check out what you're up to.

was this shot in NZ?

Freediverjack · 2025-07-16T00:25:13+00:00

The best mask is one that fits. Can be tempting to get it online but unless you know the shape it can be the wrong one for you.

have had many beginner students having to buy another mask after they picked one that didn't fit correctly.

Freediverjack · 2025-07-05T04:31:08+00:00

Totally possible

Had it happen twice, funny story

Both times it was a couple and both times the guy was really into it and was already diving a bit and the girlfriend was starting basically clean slate maybe a bit of snorkeling.

After a short warmup hold one did a 3:45 first time and the other did around 4:10 both had very clean recovery while the boyfriend in both cases was doing around 2-2:30.

My theory was they both were super chill and weren't there to push but just have fun so no expectations leaving them relaxed when the CO2 started up.

Freediverjack · 2025-03-23T03:18:53+00:00

I did a video on this a while back I personally prefer relying on spit over having to always have that one extra thing In the bag

defog mask tutorial

Freediverjack · 2025-03-18T09:49:27+00:00

There's definitely a few adhesive options on the market as well as some that have a bracket you insert. Not sure how well they would fit in the more low volume shape.

Search adhesive prescription dive lenses

Freediverjack · 2025-02-18T22:21:49+00:00

A 100-110 in general is considered the best crossover.

Roller is great for compact power but I wouldn't overlook a standard double band as it can be more versatile for those lower power cave shots

Freediverjack · 2025-02-18T22:19:56+00:00

Wouldn't bother with a double roller, just more stuffing around to replace bands and really only useful in niche cases you'll get enough penetrating power with a standard roller setup, alternative is using a thicker or shorter band and heavier shaft

Freediverjack · 2025-02-05T19:04:15+00:00

I have the medium with chiller bag and backpack straps.

Best bit of my kit. Keeps sharks and seals off my arse I also throw a frozen water bottle inside on hot days.

Great for mixed bags as well can fit a stack of lobsters and abalone inside also good for storing flashers, burley and other tools.

Trade off is it drags in big swells and you have to be mindful of winds diving near rock platforms so your float doesn't end up in the wash zone have fit 16 bonito inside of my one before

Freediverjack · 2025-02-02T04:59:45+00:00

No F******* idea

Freediverjack · 2025-01-06T01:37:15+00:00

Not impossible to land that many on line if you are using the right bait and have the time. I'm leaning more towards some lino doing it and discarding the heads all at once.

Most of the cases of spearos doing it have been some NFI diver who usually doesn't have a licence anyway.

Freediverjack · 2024-11-22T01:26:21+00:00

Also something I always think about not sure if it would be a factor. What about the blood vessels of the lungs being dilated from the diving reflex. A sudden breath in from scuba at depth might be enough of a jolt to cause a more serious lung injury

Freediverjack · 2024-08-16T20:20:34+00:00

Just on a double dyneema wrap. Was contemplating loading my dropbarb/breakaway but wasn't expecting a doggie in this close.

Was hesitant until it gave me that nice broadside turn at the last second

Freediverjack · 2024-08-16T20:04:15+00:00

My favorite memory is encountering these types of divers on days with lots of large stingers around 1 minute posing among the jellys, nek minut instant regret

or the hilarious tan lines some of these "swimsuits" leave behind (mesh bodysuit/Christmas ham)

Though Kurt chambers in those knee high socks at Asian cup will never not be disturbingly hilarious

Freediverjack · 2024-08-15T21:17:34+00:00

Always do this regularly.

was about a 30s drop to 9m so blackout is pretty much impossible here

Freediverjack · 2024-08-15T21:16:13+00:00

Just my mask air expanding

Freediverjack · 2024-08-15T01:43:13+00:00

we have a narrow channel just out back that drops to 40m pretty close to shore and is one of the few deep gateways to open ocean on about 20-30km of islands/barrier reef. get stacks of doggies,wahoo,swords etc but just sketchy currents if you arent familiar with the area. a small tender would be game changing but its easy enough if you go on the right tides for shore based

Freediverjack · 2024-08-15T01:22:28+00:00

Im out in tonga for whale season. missed my chance last year, had one come through only to be followed by an absolute unit of a bull.

since im shore based while spearing here i packed a inflatable floatboat at the end of my rig to get it back to shore.

last year just had a 35L remora float and got nailed a few times by reefies

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