SporaSub & OMER & C4 - Gun, Float, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Belt, Float Line

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Ok People. Had Been using my old ONiel wetsuit for free diving for awhile.
Decided to get some dedicated gear a few months ago.

SporaSub CAMO SEA GREEN 3MIL Wetsuit wasnt my first
choice, I wanted something OMER. Why? I was always told they were the best.

I ended up with an OMER wetsuit, then a few weeks later it, along with all my
other gear, was taken from my truck in the OBX. Whatever...

So back to the SporaSub CAMO SEA GREEN 3MIL Wetsuit
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WOW. What a wetsuit. I went over it with an attention to detail that I use on all my gear. The seams are glued flawlessly. I blend
into the surroundings when ambush hunting, no problem. On the beaches... Well it turns heads, and if I don't get in the water
immediately, - draws a crowd. <- I'm sure we are all used to this by now. I'm glad I ended up with this suit instead of having my
OMER around. Both are nice but the SPORASUB is GREAT!

Heat retention - I run hot as it is normally, and this 3mil suit keeps me there and I have to let a lettle water in if I'm hanging at the
surface too long.

Hood- The hood has great features. The ear material. The holes in the top for the pressure release/ water drain. Facial cover is nice
and I tend to pull it over the flaps of my MYSTIC
MASK.

The Breeze Snorkel Works well too.
No discomfort and the matte finish is a nice touch as well. All the seams on the snorkel are trimmed the right way with NO SHARP
EDGES! Thats Huge in my book. I had an issue in the past with a snorkel cutting my lip and the inside of my mouth. Not here.
Verry comfortable and god ventilation. No issues with waves crashing over my head and emptying into my mouth.

Its open cell neoprene with a nylon exterior for the camo to be printed on. I like how the whole suit (top and bottom) is a uniform
patern and the additional padding in the chest area for the loading is also the same color. There is texture grip on the chest and on
the knees that also blends into the suit.

Like all Open Cell Neoprene - I get her wet first and flip her inside out then put on as usual. I was concerned after I tried to put it
on the first time. But after I soaked it in some salt water and rung it out a couple times, it operated as it was supposed to.

All in all, If anyone is looking for a CAMO wetsuit for just about any bottom situation. Get the SporaSub CAMO SEA GREEN Wetsuit

C4 Fins

I picked up some C4 Falcon VGR 40 Fins
In the 30 (medium) stiffness. All I can say is ZOOM ZOOM! Wow these babys move! The OMER Millenium FootPockets are great.
Comfortable and after being in the water for 6-8 hours no blisters or tender spots. WELL DONE! the carbon fins
themselves are finished Nicely. No bubbles, no stickers, everything is applied to the carbon BEFORE the blade is finished.
The stabilisers or side blades? Are glued like a pro. No
running, excess glue or anything.

Great fins, nice and long dedicated for Free Diving.

SporaSub ONE Banded SPEARGUN

My One came in and I had some thoughts...
First. _ I couldn't find a "Included' list anywhere on the site or in the box.
2. _ Was hoping for a 7mm Shaft/ arrow/ spear but it is a 6.75 140cm - No biggie, just need to try it in the ocean
3. _ my line has some weird plastic like hard stuff on it. Almost like what you get when you burn synthetic rope. Some comes off
but there are clumps in various places.
4. _ Sticker/ barcode on the spearshaft - Just one of those things, buying a premium product, you expect to not have to tinker with
trivial things such as this. Goo Gone to the rescue
5. _ Handles are great - But for myself - I like a full sized handle. Having 2 to choose from is nice but my pinky is under the handle.
6. _ went into the pool and loaded the One. No suit or anything else on, just a rash guard. Got a nice layer or two off my chest from
the plate. Might have to put a piece of 1mm silicone tape on the end. Having a second longer plate included is nice as well
7. _ comes with the hookup for a second spear (line and clamps)
8. _ good quality OMER nylon tip cove included too. We shall see how long before I loose it.
9. _ Already see a scratch on the bottom of the gun where the "95" is. I think it was just the swivel bouncing around in shipping. I
think a drop of nail polish to cover up the exposed metal will do the trick. Might put a piece of the 1mm silicone tape to protect
from further wear n tear from transport and use.
10. _ The bag you get included... Yeah, NO? Toss it or use it for anything other than a bag for your gun and spear.

HAHa.

Anyways -

Build Quality for the exterior.
So far as I look over the ONE Banded 95 - I don't have to much to complain about.

1. The band 19mm, is cut and bound to the ONE wishbone nicely. looks like it was done by hand. Great work!
2. There aren't any metal spurs on any part of the gun, or nylon spurs for that matter, that were left over from the manufacturing
and assembly process. HUGE! PLUS in my book.
3.. The spear is finished nicely , and as mentioned oboe - the only issue with it was the barcode sticker that I had to use GooGone
on.
4. THe actual Camu/ Camo graphic on the gun is blurry in the side grooves in the cuddle fish part of the barrel. Also looks like
there is a seem from the printing process. Maybe should have been an anodized process of some sort with a flat/ satin clear coat.
I do a lot of custom stuff for people and the process isn't too difficult.
5. The reel is nice so far out of water. STIFF but I'm hoping this is for the better when the big fish are on. Pulling the reel handle
out is tough but again, sure it will loosen up over time.
6. Trigger has some nice feel to it and is a pretty simple design.
7. The SAFETY, however is hard to operate bare handed, let alone with gloves on. Might loosen up over time but when in the water,
I'm always "HOT". So the loosening up will only happen over a LONG period of time. I might remove it and shave the ball a
little to allow for a smoother feel.
8. Spear Line - I like CLEAR personally instead of the DEEP GREEN so deep it looks black. Just cosmetic, but one of the Fit and
Finish things I like on my gear.
9. Barrel Swivel - Nice. Not too worried about sand getting into it and causing an issue. the tolerances on it look like they are very
tight. I swim out from shore a lot and that is an issue with some of my gear. SAND.


These are all my initial observations of the ONE so far. I don't think I will need the second band for awhile. The 19mm has some
punch from my experience in the past with other guns.

As I get it in the water and test it a few times this coming week, I'll post more about it.

Well I got it in the water and she shoots like a dream! 15 fish later and no complaints.

OMER Big Game Float Line w/Tuna Cord Inside & Tuna Clips

Not really much to say - I got the 65 but should have got the 100... The Big game clip and tuna clip work well so far.
No complaints. Guess what? It floats lol. I haven't found any water inside the line and no issues getting wraped up in it
while diving.

MARSEILLE BELT W/NYLON BUCKLE

Great belt in rubber. Has the SPORASUB lettering on it and havent had any issues with the Nylon buckle. Holds up well to the 18#
of weight I have on it.

I would recommend to anyone to invest in the next step up though. The "crotch belt" (belt clip) I feel is a must. MARSEILLE
BELT BRASS BUCKLE
WITH STAINLESS BELT CLIP. I was headed down and felt a little slippage, so I surfaced and re tightened my belt. I'm pretty
skinny so for some wont be an issue. My body type fault not the gear.

SporaSub BLUE WATER FLOAT

This float was an unexpected plus. I like High Vis colors and was not sure this would fit the bill for the job at hand. My wife likes to
watch from the shore and is used to seeing the bright orange against the water. She immediately was able to identify me a mile or
so out with no issues. I attached my Float line and used the velcro underneath to attach my gun and put 2 lbs of weight to hold the
float upright. No issues with the durability. I had my knife sitting on the top while adjusting my belt and not a scratch from it.


Thats what I have for now folks. Any questions or issues and I'll answer as best I can. If anyone needs close ups of any of the
gear or better explanations just ask.

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I realized I didnt include MY gear Bag or the Dyneema Gloves. But I'll get into those later////

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