Re: Technical Spearfishing Instruction
Tony,
thanks for starting this section on spearboard. Since taking the advanced nitrox and decompression classes with Chad 2 years ago, I routinely and confidentally, penetrate the 130FSW mark and make decompression dives, while spearfishing. Those dives are often challenging (currents, colder, darker, larger fish, gas management issues, lift bag deployment). Most importantly, it requires a mind-set change from "buddy diving" to diving independently. Until now, those of us who have been using technical diving skills to hunt have been doing so in the shadows. It will be nice to have a forum we can use to share ideas.
btw - I'd agree with Chad about seeking training from someone who actually spearfishes. Tech diving is dangerous enough. When you add the complexities of hunting, it really requires top notch training.
Dirk P.
Last edited by Thunderball; 06-07-2007 at 12:38 PM.
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