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Old 01-07-2014, 10:47 AM   #1
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RIP - Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

My friend Sheri Daye sent a text this morning saying our ol' buddy Art Pinder just passed away. Art was 84 years young and he will be greatly missed!


Thanks Art for everything you shared with us!

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Here's the article from the Sun-Sentinel:

Spearfishing pioneer Art Pinder dies at 84


Growing up in Miami, he made history with his underwater achievements


January 7, 2014|By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel


Legendary spearfisherman Art Pinder made history with his underwater achievements.

But Pinder, who died Tuesday morning at his home in Palm Bay at 84, never had that as his goal. Growing up in Miami, spearfishing was a way to provide food for his family.

Along with older brothers Don and Fred, Pinder was a spearfishing pioneer. Despite using what is now considered primitive equipment, Pinder shot a 7-foot sailfish by Fowey Light and also speared a 10-foot tiger shark and a 587-pound goliath grouper while freediving.

"He lived quite an interesting life," said Sheri Daye, who wrote the 2009 biography "Art Pinder: King of Sling," a nickname referring to the gear Pinder used, which consisted of a short tube with a band, or sling, that shoots a free spear.

"There'll never be another Art Pinder, that's for sure. He was very respected in the spearfishing community."

Pinder and his brothers won the 1954 National Underwater Spearfishing Championship and in 1955 he and Fred appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. At 54, Pinder and Don Delmonico won the 1983 U.S. National Spearfishing Championship.

He also modeled swimsuits for Jantzen and appeared in television commercials, which led to his appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. He was also a pilot, an island resort owner, a TV show host and a professional boat captain, even though he often got seasick.

Pinder is survived by his wife, Alice, and his daughters, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were pending. In lieu of flowers, Pinder requested that donations be made to Twin Palms Center for the Disabled in Boca Raton.
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:03 AM   #2
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Art Pinder Passed away

I just read news that Art Pinder passed away.
He was a legend of the sport and a real gentleman.
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:04 AM   #3
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RiP Mr. Pinder
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:21 AM   #4
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Rest in eternal peace Art!

What a wonderful gentleman! Here are some pics from his amazing spearo life.

My sincere condolences go to Art's family and close friends like Sheri.

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Old 01-07-2014, 11:43 AM   #5
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Re: RIP - Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

RIP. Sad News ..... He is a legend and will be missed!
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:49 AM   #6
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Old 01-07-2014, 12:04 PM   #7
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Re: RIP - Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

This is so sad but what a life he lived. I got to meet art briefly at the Legends event in San Diego a few years back. He will be missed. If you don't know who Art was or what he meant for our sport, you need to get Sheri's book "King of Sling". He was an amazing man.

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Old 01-07-2014, 12:07 PM   #8
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RIP Art - You were a cool guy and a real bad ass up until the day
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Old 01-07-2014, 01:46 PM   #10
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Re: RIP - Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

Damn

Art Pinder is the Greatest Legend in Free Diving as far as I'm concerned.

He Pioneered Spearfishing in South Florida & the Bahamas and has some of the best spearing stories of All Time.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to hear his stories and I am a better diver today because of him.

I'm sure wherever his spirit has taken him he's already got the boat loaded with Grouper and is heading back out for another trip!

Rest In Peace my Friend
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What a guy and what a life! So sorry to hear of his passing but he damn sure did it his way. One of the most amazing people I've ever met.
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Old 01-07-2014, 03:09 PM   #12
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RIP - Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

We are very sadden for the passing of the Legendary Art Pinder - King of the Sling!!!

We will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Art!!!
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Old 01-07-2014, 06:40 PM   #13
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Very sad, I had hoped to see him at the next Blue Wild..
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Old 01-08-2014, 12:28 AM   #14
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A life well lived. RIP good Sir.
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Old 01-08-2014, 01:54 AM   #15
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RIP Art, we are all going to miss you sir.
We lost a 19yr old spearo here just two days ago to SWB. Saddening to loose another spear brother.
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