NSP:111 I DIVE ALONE | The Spearfishing Dilemma

Published: Nov. 1, 2019, 11:32 a.m.

b'A dilemma is when the two choices in front of you are difficult. If you want to go spearfishing but you don\\u2019t have a dive buddy then your choices are; to dive alone or stay home. One choice involves a higher level of risk but also the possibility of fun, solitude and all the other wonders we experience when spearfishing. The other; less risk but a missed opportunity to spend the day out in the water. \\u201cYour spearfishing buddy is your only true piece of safety equipment when diving\\u201d. This is as close to Gospel truth in spearfishing as it gets, so why dive alone? Full shownotes available here This episode is a frank chat about diving alone. Pro\\u2019s, Con\\u2019s, everything. Listen to this episode and subscribe to the Noob Spearo Podcast MORE on the Spearfishing Dilemma A dilemma is sometimes described as being stuck between a rock and a hard place. In spearfishing this inst just a figurative illustration though, it\\u2019s a reality especially chasing crayfish (lobster) or another hole dwelling tasty creature. And caves aren\\u2019t the only risk, not by a long shot. Let\\u2019s add shallow water blackout, boat/jetski traffic, cramp, current, sharks and all of the other less likely risks to the list. The fact is that having a buddy drastically reduces/mitigates every single one of these risks\\u2026 BUT\\u2026. Let\\u2019s be honest. Some spearfishing buddies are so shit you might as well be diving by yourself anyway. AND\\u2026 There are other appeals to diving alone despite the greatly increased risk of doing so. This conversation with experienced spearfisherman Pat Swanson is an open and candid chat about the reality of diving alone. I\\u2019d love to hear your thoughts about it in our Mentioned in the show [BLOG] [PODCAST] Noob Spearo Partners + some spearfishing discounts . Use the code\\xa0NOOBSPEARO\\xa0save $20\\xa0on every purchase over $200 at checkout. . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. Use the code noobspearo to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range\\xa0. How to Spearfish : use the code NOOBPEARO to save! Spearo Immersion Online freediving classes @ 28-day Freediving Transformation. Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth? \\xa0Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a freediver. \\xa0Learn the proven strategies competitive freedivers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass. \\xa0If you are freediver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzal and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving. 19 one hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses \\u2013 How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. \\xa0\\u2013 Free online safety resource. View all of Ted\\u2019s online freediving classes @'