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Wisconsin Spearo Equipment List
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My open-cell inner socks with nylon outer lining are made by Elios. I also have another pair made by Spetton that are gold lined on the inside. I really like the Spetton ones best because they are easier to put on and have a nicer cut to them than the Elios ones do. You can buy them from the DB (scuba store) store.
I also have some nice OMER socks that are nylon lined on both sides, but they have some really nice ankle seals on the top of them that seal to my wetsuit.
Jon
I also have some nice OMER socks that are nylon lined on both sides, but they have some really nice ankle seals on the top of them that seal to my wetsuit.
Jon
Added another piece of gear... I bought the Fat Fish 6 person ice fishing shanty... the thing is huge, similar to Randy's quickfish, would be perfect for putting a heater in for a winter/early spring diving changing room. I'm out of town for the next couple weekends, but would be willing to dive in Feb or after.
We haven't ever met, but I have the mako side mount. You can try it if you want to before buying it. I live in Chicago, but will be frequenting inland Wisconsin and Kenosha once the Perch are in. So let me know if you want to arrange a meet up.
My brother in Hawaii uses the headstrap (able to film 3 prong as well) and has some awesome video's, he's still compiling clips, but I will supply the link.
I'm planning on using the headstrap for the most part this year, last year I was still concentrating on getting my gear dialed in and familiar in the water.
My brother in Hawaii uses the headstrap (able to film 3 prong as well) and has some awesome video's, he's still compiling clips, but I will supply the link.
I'm planning on using the headstrap for the most part this year, last year I was still concentrating on getting my gear dialed in and familiar in the water.
The mako flat lense fix, real easy to change out, but susceptable to scratching. At 20 some bucks, I figure a replacement isn't too expensive. It seems like they are just machining a piec of polycarb... if I still worked at my former employer (die cutting company), I would have made my own. But I will just buy them.
Martin Stepanek had a case with him in Hawaii that looked awesome with a flat lense, but he said it wouldn't be on the market for a little while.
Martin Stepanek had a case with him in Hawaii that looked awesome with a flat lense, but he said it wouldn't be on the market for a little while.
I also have an extra case with the flat lense, so if you wanted to give that a test too you can.
Scott, if you read this and want to borrow my gopro for the freediveapalooza you can (as you may have seen I'll be at a wedding). I know you are probably bringing your big dog out there, but just wanted to give you the option.
Chris
Scott, if you read this and want to borrow my gopro for the freediveapalooza you can (as you may have seen I'll be at a wedding). I know you are probably bringing your big dog out there, but just wanted to give you the option.
Chris
I may borrow it. I actually got rid of my Big Camera and housing. I was looking at possibly buying a gopro- but would like to try it out first.
Gotcha... you can definately try it out. Looks like we might be diving soon, so we can meet up and you can do some tests. I have the gopro hd hero 1, an extra case both with mako flat lense fix, lcd backpac, battery backpac, and the mako side gun mount.
The lcd backpac kills the battery in a hurry, so its only good for checking alignment then turning it off.
The lcd backpac kills the battery in a hurry, so its only good for checking alignment then turning it off.
Conditioner or some type of no-scent Body wash. Mix it with water in a spray bottle. About 1/10 or 1/8 ratio. 1 part conditioner to 10 parts water, ect... Spray the whole inside of the suit before you attempt to put it on. When you are putting it on, don't use your fingernails!!!! It will rip through your new suit and you will get pissed.
I used the suit slip product, but I'm not sure its worth the money. It definately works, but I'll probably be switching over to unscented conditioner and water when my supply runs out. I've always used the rule of error on too much lube rather than too little.:t
As Scott says, don't use your finger nails, use the pads of your fingers. After I put a slight rip in my suit, I trim my finger nails and toe nails before diving just to be safe.
As Scott says, don't use your finger nails, use the pads of your fingers. After I put a slight rip in my suit, I trim my finger nails and toe nails before diving just to be safe.
I would go with 20lbs unless you are diving deeper than 20ft. If most of your diving/spearing is less than 12 - I would go with 20 otherwise you're fighting to stay down.
I bought the "tin man" weights, which are a rip off, but I think they look cool. They are 2lbs apiece. For spearfishing that is fine, for getting your buoyancy right for line diving you may want 1lb increments.
I am 6'4 about 250lbs, but farely dense. I wear a 3mil riffe cryptic camo open cell suit.
Scott is right, I'll give you some of my configurations:
Diving shallow I will wear 12-16lbs
Diving Lake Michigan for Perch I generally wear 12lbs
When line diving I wear 0lbs
This is all freshwater, when switching to salt it all changes. I think I wore 4lbs for line dives in Hawaii.
I am 6'4 about 250lbs, but farely dense. I wear a 3mil riffe cryptic camo open cell suit.
Scott is right, I'll give you some of my configurations:
Diving shallow I will wear 12-16lbs
Diving Lake Michigan for Perch I generally wear 12lbs
When line diving I wear 0lbs
This is all freshwater, when switching to salt it all changes. I think I wore 4lbs for line dives in Hawaii.