Hi everybody, I have been freediving for about 4 months now mainly in La Jolla. I have been interested with spearfishing the whole time just taking it slow and getting comfortable in the water. Been practicing fish stalking too even w/o a spear. I also built a float from a lifeguard rescue can, with riffe dive flag and mount, and a lead weight for ballast. I just used some marine adhesive and some zip ties. It's awesome! I have one huge nagging question. For the California coast in about 10-40ft of water with 15ft vis in the rocky areas and underwater caves Should I go with a Ray Odor polespear for the punch or a Gatku for the speed. I am 29 6'2" 240lbs and I should be able to hold a strong band on the spear. Also once I get the spear I will be looking for diving buddies in the San Diego area. Thanks, Tony