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The Hardest Kingfish Weekend: Adreno Kingfish Cup 2025

ADRENO 2026-09-22 | The Hardest Kingfish Weekend: Adreno Kingfish Cup 2025

Comparing Our Tuna Plastic and Tuna Pro Carbon Fins

ADRENO 2023-09-21 | The Adreno Tuna Freediving Fins are specifically designed for novice divers, offering an affordable option that caters to their needs. These fins are modular, meaning the blades can be switched out as needed.

The Adreno Tuna PRO Carbon Blades, crafted from pure carbon, these blades are superior for performance and propulsion. The Adreno Tuna PRO Carbon Blades are not just fins; they are an extension of the diver, a catalyst for underwater adventures defined by speed, control, and the thrill of the dive. Designed for a universal fit, they seamlessly adapt to various foot pockets and sizes, ensuring unparalleled comfort and efficiency for divers of all levels.

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Adreno Tuna Pro Carbon Fins Review

ADRENO 2023-09-15 | Shop Carbon Fins: https://adreno.com.au/collections/all/products/adreno-tuna-pro-carbon-fin-blades

Introducing the Adreno Tuna PRO Carbon Blades, crafted from pure carbon, these blades are superior for performance and propulsion. The carbon construction harnesses every movement, translating it into potent thrust, allowing divers to glide effortlessly through the water. Whether you're an experienced diver or a novice exploring the depths, these blades elevate your diving experience, through a design that strikes a balance between power and precision.

The Adreno Tuna PRO Carbon Blades are not just fins; they are an extension of the diver, a catalyst for underwater adventures defined by speed, control, and the thrill of the dive. Designed for a universal fit, they seamlessly adapt to various foot pockets and sizes, ensuring unparalleled comfort and efficiency for divers of all levels.

How To Stop Your Dive Mask From Fogging Up

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How to learn the difference between balanced, over balanced and piston regulators

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Adrenos Tuna & Tuna Pro Wetsuit Review

ADRENO 2023-09-07 | Shop the Tuna Wetsuit Series here: https://adreno.com.au/search?type=product&q=tuna%20wetsuit&_=pf&pf_t_product=product%3A%20wetsuit&pf_v_brand=adreno

Spearo Long Blade Spearfishing Fins Review

ADRENO 2023-08-31 | 👉 SHOP HERE: https://adreno.com.au/products/spearo-long-blade-spearfishing-fins

The Spearo Long Blade Fin offers great functionality, practicality and value. Making it perfect for those who are just new to diving. Made from a single-piece integrated construction with a rubber footpocket and plastic polymer blade, which make them comfortable, durable and less resistant to abrasion.

Designed with a softened blade and vertical channels to flow water down the blade and off the tip, limits stress on the legs, allowing for efficiency when kicking. These two-tone fins not only look great, but match perfectly with your Spearo wettie and accessories.

Adreno Tuna Pro Wetsuit and the Integrated Camera Mount | ADRENO

ADRENO 2023-08-14 | We worked with the crew over at SALT wetsuits to include their GoPro Camera Mount into the hood of our updated Tuna Pro spearfishing wetsuits so you can catch all the action fuss-free. Jordi here takes us through how it all works.

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ULTIMATE Garmin MK2 Dive Computer Review | Adreno

ADRENO 2023-08-14 | Discover the extraordinary capabilities of the Garmin MK2 Dive Computer Range in this comprehensive review. Jeremy from Adreno unveils the cutting-edge features that set the MK2 apart from the rest and position it as a must-have for both adventure-seeking divers and professionals in today's ever-evolving underwater realm.

Explore the whole review here: https://adreno.com.au/blogs/news/garmin-mk2-dive-computer-review

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Wahoo Carpaccio | Cook Your Catch | ADRENO

ADRENO 2023-07-24 | Wahoo is one of the best eating fish you can get and after the hard work of spearfishing one of these beauties, there's no better way to enjoy it than some fresh Carpaccio. Follow along as Adreno Founder Tim Neilsen and expert spearo Shrek from the Noob Spearo Podcast prepare this recipe and show us how to get the most of your fresh catch.

Check out the full recipe here:

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Wahoo Sashimi | Cook Your Catch | ADRENO

ADRENO 2023-07-24 | Wahoo is one of the best tasting Pelagic fish your can spear, with delicate and highly praised flesh. After a big day spearfishing, or for a cheeky snack on the boat, there's nothing that celebrates the amazing flavours of your catch more than some simple Sashimi. In this Cook your catch episode, Adreno Founder Tim Neilsen and expert spearo Shrek from the Noob Spearo Podcast show us how to get the most out of this simple dish.

Check out the full recipe here:

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Importance of Dive Safety | Noob Spearo Podcast with Brad Corbett

ADRENO 2023-07-17 | Spearfishing is an inherently risky hobby, regardless of the rewards, adrenaline and fun you experience every dive. The most important way to mitigate the endless possible risks is to always dive with a buddy. Check out the blog here to learn more: https://adreno.com.au/blogs/news/the-importance-of-dive-safety-never-dive-alone

Rob Allen Timberline Speargun Review

ADRENO 2023-06-28 | Shop all Rob Allen spearguns here: https://adreno.com.au/collections/rob-allen-spearfishing

Riffe Raider Speargun Review

ADRENO 2023-05-25 | Introducing the new Riffe Raider Speargun - a pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation.

Generations of artisanship have lead spearfishing to this moment, where you can experience the best Bluewater Speargun Riffe has ever invented. In this blog we'll dive into the features that make this speargun the ultimate choice for spearos looking to upgrade their arsenal with the ultimate Bluewater Speargun.

Read the full review here: https://spearfishing.com.au/blogs/news/riffe-raider-review

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Adrenos Poseidon Gear Bag Range Review

ADRENO 2023-05-19 | Designed with versatility, function, and quality in mind, each bag in this range is unique to the Adreno brand. Suitable for spearfishing, scuba diving, freediving, or weekend trips!

Wherever your adventures may take you, there's a Poseidon bag to match.

✔️ Keeps dry gear completely dry
✔️ Doubles as watertight storage for wet gear
✔️ Thoughtfully designed compartments and pockets for ultimate organisation
✔️ Easily compressed for travel
✔️ Durable enough to handle a bit of rough treatment

ADRENO'S QUALITY GUARANTEE
Our experienced divers have taken the time to design and develop a light, durable, and waterproof range of bags to improve your diving through seamless organisation while also protecting your gear.
When you use Adreno gear you can rest assured it’s backed by our dedication to quality.

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Mangrove Jack Makan Tangan | Cook your Catch | ADRENO

ADRENO 2023-01-24 | Nothings better than cooking your catch fresh from the Ocean. In this episode of Adreno Cook your Catch spearo Ged Clarris @ged_clarris runs us through his favourite recipe, Makan Tangan - a camp site favourite.

If you're after a fast, easy and simple recipe that taste absolutely amazing then you've landed in the best kept secret around! Check out the full recipe through the link below.

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Apeks Exotec VS Zeagle Ranger BCDs | Adreno

ADRENO 2023-01-05 | Are you trying to decide between the Apeks Exotec BCD and the Zeagle Ranger BCD? Look no further! In this video, we'll be comparing these two popular buoyancy control devices side-by-side, so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you.

We'll cover everything from design and functionality to price and customer satisfaction, and give you our honest opinions on which BCD comes out on top. Whether you're a beginner diver or a seasoned pro, this comparison video is a must-watch if you're considering either the Apeks Exotec or the Zeagle Ranger.

Zeagle Ranger BCD Review | Adreno

ADRENO 2023-01-05 | In this video, we'll be taking a look at the Zeagle Ranger BCD - a popular choice among divers looking for a high-quality, reliable buoyancy control device.

We'll go over all of the Ranger's key features that contribute to its renowned durability and versatility. This highly customisable BCD is even listed in the Authorisation for Navy Use (ANU) by NAVSEA.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, the Ranger is a great option that will serve you well on your diving adventures. Make sure to watch the full review to get a better understanding of why the Zeagle Ranger BCD is a top choice among divers.

Apeks Exotec BCD Review | Adreno

ADRENO 2023-01-05 | Looking for a reliable and comfortable buoyancy control device for your technical diving needs? Look no further than the Apeks Exotec BCD! Designed to be the ultimate in form and function, the Apeks Exotec goes above and beyond in comfort, functionality and seductive engineering design.

In this review video, we'll be taking an in-depth look at this top-of-the-line BCD and all of its features, including BioReact articulating waist system, Wrapture Harness System and PSD Technology just to name a few.

Whether you're a seasoned technical diver or just starting out, the Exotec is an excellent choice that won't disappoint. Make sure to watch the full review to see all the reasons why the Apeks Exotec BCD is a must-have piece of diving equipment.

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How To Make Peri Peri Fish | Cook your Catch with Mark Labrooy

ADRENO 2022-12-09 | Try the ultimate Peri Peri fish recipe from renowned chef - Mark Labrooy!

If you're a lover of South African cuisine, and a sucker for some good Peri-Peri, then look no further than this epic recipe by Mark Labrooy. This Peri-Peri recipe works well with most fish species but is absolutely delicious with some freshly caught Jobfish. Follow along to make your next meal an absolute crowd pleaser.

Check out the full recipe online at: https://spearfishing.com.au/blogs/news/peri-peri-fish-recipe-with-mark-labrooy

How To Make Spanish Mack Ceviche | Cook your Catch with Mark Labrooy

ADRENO 2022-12-09 | Try the ultimate Ceviche recipe from renowned chef - Mark Labrooy!

Whether you're after the perfect side or the tastiest salad, this delicious Ceviche recipe by Mark Labrooy goes above and beyond. It's simple, fast and the freshest way to enjoy your freshly caught fish. Whether you've just speared a fresh Spanish Mackerel or got some left over fillets or Coral Trout, nothing quite hits the spot like Ceviche.

Check out the full recipe online at: https://spearfishing.com.au/blogs/news/ceviche-fish-recipe-with-mark-labrooy

Live seafood cooking with Daniel Mann & Noob Spearos Shrek

ADRENO 2022-11-21 | Daniel Mann and Shrek from Noob Spearo cooked up an epic meal live during one of our Thursday Night social events at our Woolloongabba Megastore. Check out this Catch and Cook Ceviche and reverse butterfly fish belly for your next seafood crowd pleaser!

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How to choose the right spear for your speargun | ADRENO

ADRENO 2022-11-02 | The Spear Shaft is arguably one of the most critical parts of your Speargun - how else are you going to land a fish?

Did you know that the right Spear Shaft can also impact:

1. Shot Accuracy
2. Shot Speed
3. The type of species you can hunt
4. The ability to hold a fish
5. And overall gear durability!

Luckily we've got Taylor here, to give you the complete guide on selecting the correct spear shaft for your rig!

Whether you’re upgrading or replacing your spear, there are a few basic things you need to consider ranging from the current speargun you have as well as the type of fish you're planning to target. If you're ready to take your spearfishing game to the next level, check out the video and blog to learn from the pros: https://spearfishing.com.au/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-right-spear-for-your-speargun

We all saw how big that Venus was right? Better luck next time… #shorts #spearfishing

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A Guide to Wetsuit Fit

ADRENO 2022-09-14 | How do you know if you've got a correct fit for your wetsuit?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions! In this video Jack will guide you through examples of a good wetsuit fit versus a bad wetsuit fit.

It's important for your comfort and warmth to have a wetsuit that fits correctly. Watch now to learn more!

A Guide to Wetsuit Seams

ADRENO 2022-09-14 | Having a wetsuit that keeps you warm and comfortable whilst also sustaining its durability and stretch is important to anyone who’s serious about surfing. Whilst each of these characteristics may seem independent of each other, they can all be pinned down to the quality and type of seams used in your wetsuit.

In this video, Jack takes you through the different wetsuit seam options to help you determine which style is best suited to you!

A guide to Wetsuit Zippers and Entry Systems

ADRENO 2022-09-14 | Wetsuit zips are an extremely important feature of a wetsuit and often determine your levels of comfort, warmth and stretch in the wetsuit.

In this video, Jack takes us through the different wetsuit entry systems, otherwise known as wetsuits zips. He explores the pros and cons of different wetsuits zips, such as a front zip, back zip and zipper-less wetsuit.

Chilli Crayfish Sambal | Cook Your Catch | ADRENO w Mark Labrooy

ADRENO 2022-09-09 | Serving up a plate of freshly caught Crayfish is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, but why not spice it up a little more with this Chilli Sambal Recipe by Mark Labrooy. It's so simple and delicious you can even cook it on the boat fresh from the Reef!

For those cooking at-home, we've added rice as it's delicious in this dish!

Ingredients
Coconut sambal:
2 cups of desiccated coconut
3 Lemons, squeezed
½ bunch Coriander, roughly chopped
½ Red onion finely sliced
½ punnet Cherry tomato, cut in quarters
1 tsp Chilli powder
1/2 tsp Salt fakes
½ tsp Maldivian fish finely chopped
1/4 Spring onion rough chop

Coconut rice:
4 cups of long grain rice
6 cups of water
Pinch of Salt Flakes
400ml of Coconut milk
¼ bunch of Shallots finely sliced
Coconut rice method

Method:
In a bowl, mix the desiccated coconut, the lemon juice, coriander, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chilli powder and salt. Using your hands, work the mixture until it is well combined into a Sambal.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C fan forced. Wash the rice in a strainer and add it to a deep baking dish. Add the water and salt and cover with aluminium foil and bake in the oven for 45mins.

When you take it out, fork the rice to aerate it and evenly distribute the coconut milk over the top. Sprinkle with the shallots and serve.

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Can you name all the species? Be quick, this goes fast! #shorts

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Just putting a mate onto an epic Spanish Mackerel - what’s a dive buddy for! #shorts

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This guy cruised in so close! 11.7kg jobfish in the bag! #shorts #spearfishing

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Friday Fails! The Cobia even stuck around to watch the fumble! Better luck next time #shorts

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Mark Labrooy on the hunt for a tasty jobfish. We can assure you it did not go to waste! #shorts

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Zac Forst landing an epic 25kg Spanish and some epic teamwork from his mates. #shorts #spearfishing

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POV: There’s a red emperor 12m below, would you dive while this taxman cruises passed? #shorts

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Adreno Spearfishing Bunker Trips

ADRENO 2021-11-21 | An epic, action-packed snapshot of our latest Adreno Spearfishing Trip off the Capricorn Bunker Group. Enjoy 5 days on a liveaboard vessel, spearing your dream fish and enjoying the catch and cook-up with some new lifelong mates.

ABOUT OUR TRIPS:
Tap into your primal instincts and join us on a variety of adrenaline-charged spearfishing charters with Adreno. Starting with a minimum of 4 days diving, we’ll take you to some incredible spearfishing locations in and around Australia. What’s more, the marine environments are usually thriving with fish, making it a spearfishing paradise! Owned and operated by passionate spearfishing people - we as a team know what it takes to make a good trip, in and out of the water.

Spearfishing Tips For Women

ADRENO 2021-07-07 | In episode 6 of our series with Sailing Popao, Jess shares some tips and tricks for women looking to get into spearfishing! There's been a huge influx of women into the sport over the last few years, proving that with the right knowledge and equipment there's no barrier for women looking to start their spearfishing journey!

We’ve got more videos coming soon in collaboration with Sailing Popao, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

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0:00 Intro
0:32 How To Load A Spear Gun
2:17 Weight Belts And Vests
3:13 Choosing The Right Fins
3:39 Hair Tips

In this video, Jess from Sailing Popao, who has been spearfishing for about 15 years, shares a few tips and tricks to make your spearfishing journey a little more enjoyable and comfortable.

How To Load A Spear Gun
On shorter speed guns, you're probably going to find it's not too hard to load it. Once you start stepping up to bigger 120's, 130's spearguns and even the blue water guns, you're going to have a lot of trouble trying to load them with a stock standard off the shelf cell. Whilst there are women who are more capable of loading these types of spearguns, generally, these guns are designed for men, so they are a little bit stronger and a little bit harder to load.

What you can do is if you have a 130 Euro setup, you can try to switch from two 16mm rubbers (which is a standard set-up) to three 14mm rubbers. This setup helps spread the load out over three instead of the two rubbers and individually - it’s so much easier to load the rubbers.

On a shorter gun, you probably won't need the rest tab. However, on the bigger guns like a 130, you can opt for a rest tab, which lets you load your rubbers in two stages. The tab breaks up the movement. So you can load the rubber to the first tab on your hip, and then bring the gun butt to your chest and load the last few inches there.

Another option is to have a loading tab attached to the stock of your gun. This way, you don't need to get custom spears every time you have to replace one. The only downside to this is it can be a little more awkward to load the rubbers. Also, it's just one more thing to get snagged on your wetsuit, in the gun bag, or even worse, on your float line!

Weight Belts And Vests

With different body shapes, it can be helpful to try a number of setups to suit yourself. In cold water, where you need more weight to counter a thick wetsuit, a weight vest can be really helpful in addition to your main weight belt.

This can also help alleviate back pain if you find that you have some strain after a big day diving with a heavyweight belt. There's a number of rubber belts on the market that do a pretty good job at holding your weight belt in place that is much better than the traditional fabric belts.

Choosing The Right Fins
A good set of fins are going to make or break your diving and recovery time. As a lot of this gear was made for bigger, stronger men, you can opt for smaller and softer versions of carbon fins. Adreno Spearfishing has a range of diving fins to match your needs.

Hair Tips
At some stage, you’re going to have an issue with your hair. Hair tangles can be an absolute nightmare for anyone. To avoid this, doing a low ponytail helps keep your hair in place. It doesn't put pressure under the hood of your wetsuit and doesn't get in the way of your GoPro strap.

You can put multiple hair elastics down the length of your hair (as seen in the video). This stops your hair from turning into one gigantic knot.

When it comes to hair care, it’s always best to keep your hair trimmed, especially if you're going to head off on a big coral sea dive trip or a week-long trip. You need to get a really good haircut because hair split ends are prone to turn into dreadlocks.

Finally, when you get out of the water, make sure you rinse your hair with fresh water first, before you start to detangle it. Use a hair conditioner and a wet brush to brush your hair.

There's nothing worse than hearing about people getting scared away from spearfishing by ill-fitting equipment they just can't use. There is something out there for everybody. If you need additional tips and guidance on how to properly get started with spearfishing, visit the Adreno Spearfishing Blog! You can also check out our massive range of spearfishing gear online: https://spearfishing.com.au/

How To Cook Fresh Red Rock Cod

ADRENO 2021-06-30 | In episode 5 of our Sydney Spearfishing series with Sailing Popao, Michael gives us his tips to cook your freshly caught Red Rock Cod! Rockies are one of the tastiest fish in the sea, and it's hard to go past deep-frying them.

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0:00 Intro
0:27 Ingredients
0:49 Scaling + Cutting
1:08 Marinating
2:27 Secret for crispiness
2:56 Preparing sides
3:21 Cooking the Rockie
4:13 Plating up

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Now that you learned how to catch red rock cod, it’s time we cover how to make a delicious meal out of it. A deep-fried rocky on a bed of rice with chilli dressing is one of the most basic, yet the best ways to enjoy a freshly caught red rock cod. This recipe bursts in flavours and is incredibly easy to make!

Here are the ingredients you need:

Sesame oil
Salt
Sugar
Egg white
Corn flour
Spring onion
Rice bran oil (for deep frying)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
How to cook fresh rock cod:

1. Prepare the meat. Even though this rocky is dead, it can still spike you, so just be careful when you're scaling. Scale from the stomach up, rather than turning it upside down. Cut a few slices in the rocky’s body, it helps it cook evenly, cut down till you hit the backbone.

2. Place the fish into a bowl. Add a little bit of sesame oil.

3. Next, rub a 50-50 salt and sugar mix all over the skin and the chest cavity.

4. Coat the whole rocky with egg white. Pour out the excess water from the bowl.

5. Now generously coat the whole fish with corn flour. You want it to be completely dried up, and soak up all of the corn flour. Make sure you get the flour in all the cuts, and slits, and in the belly to make it crispy. Leave it for at least 20 minutes.

6. Whilst leaving the batter to soak in, cut up your spring onions then mix them with the sweet chilli sauce.

7. Heat up the rice bran oil in a wok and carefully fry the fish in. Cook it until it has a nice golden brown colour, and the fins are really crispy. Turn it a few times, to get everything under the oil. If you have a deep fryer, that would be great. You can just dunk the whole thing.

8. Once completely fried, place the rocky over a bed of rice and add the chilli sauce on top of it. Season with salt and pepper and garnish it with spring onions. Enjoy!

How To Catch Red Rock Cod In Sydney

ADRENO 2021-06-23 | In episode four of our Sydney Spearfishing series with Sailing Popao, Michael chases down Red Rock Cod. While not the most challenging fish to hunt, they are definitely one of the most delicious!

We’ve got more videos coming soon in collaboration with Sailing Popao focusing on Sydney Spearfishing, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

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0:00 Intro to Red Rock Cod
1:05 Where to find them
2:15 Tips for shooting them
2:48 What to do if you get stung
5:12 They can be elusive!

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Red rock cod is one of our favourite Sydney fish to eat. Whilst they're not the most challenging fish to hunt, we can guarantee you that they are delicious. They're nicknamed the poor man's lobster for their sweet, springy flesh. Being a master of camouflage, they can be hard to spot but today we're going to give you a few tips on how to find them and our favourite way to cook them.

How To Catch Red Rock Cod
First things first, make sure you’re completely geared with the right spearfishing equipment. Once complete, now it’s time to go to some rocky hotspots and search for red rock cods.

Red rock cods are ambush predators. They blend into their environment. They like to hide in caves and ledges and wait for their prey to come too close. An environment with a long thin ledge at its base with lots of nearby rocks gives a rock cod plenty of places to hide.

Dropping some old fish frames of chum in these areas will usually lure a rocky out of its cave. Give it a couple of dabs to see if it works. If not, keep looking elsewhere and come back in about 15 minutes. When you come back, you'll often find one or two rockies sitting out in broad daylight in a total food coma.

A red rock cod’s diet consists of fish, crabs, and even octopus. It is no wonder that they taste so amazing. Apart from spotting it, the hardest part about shooting a rocky is to do so without damaging your spear. If you can, try and get around them so your spear has a clear path behind it.

If you have no choice, you can also try unloading a rubber on your gun or reduce the power and travel of your spear by choking the rubbers halfway along the barrel. If you have large shark fin tabs on your spear or metal bridles, this is a really good way to damage your hand.

Safety Reminders In Catching Red Rock Cods
Be careful as rockies have 12 venomous dorsal spines and if you get stung by one, you're definitely going to know about it. You can feel excruciating pain that can last for half a day. Fortunately, the poison is denatured by heat, so if you do get stung by one, run the area under the hottest water you can handle to kill the proteins and get rid of the pain. The safest way to handle a red rock cod is by grabbing it at the bottom lip or pinching the eyes to avoid the spines.

Just a safety reminder that red rock cods are great in camouflage and they could just be sitting in the rocks as you hunt. They may just sit on the bottom, camouflage and then just come up and smash whatever comes over them. Always be careful with their dorsal spines, especially the front ones as it can give you a nasty sting.

Adreno 20th Birthday Sale Now On

ADRENO 2021-06-18 | Our Birthday Sale is NOW ON. 🎂 Save BIG across our wide range of gear! Head into our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth megastores or shop online now 👉🏼 https://spearfishing.com.au/collections/birthday-sale

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How To Catch Eastern Rock Lobster In Sydney

ADRENO 2021-06-15 | In episode three of our Sydney Spearfishing series with Sailing Popao, Michael gives you the lowdown on catching one of the tastiest critters in the ocean - the Eastern Rock Lobster.

We’ve got more videos coming soon in collaboration with Sailing Popao focusing on Sydney Spearfishing, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

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0:00 Intro To Eastern Rock Lobster
0:27 Where To Find Them
1:00 Equipment Needed
2:42 Increasing Your Chances
3:56 Outro

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In this new blog of the Adreno Sydney Spearfishing series, we're going to take a look at the Eastern Rock Lobster. They are one of the tastiest critters in the ocean and can be found right here in Sydney.

Where to find lobsters?
Generally, crays can be found in really shallow water. Don't be afraid to check ankle-deep water. Ideally, you want to go on a high tide with a low swell, so you can get right up in those shallows and not get tossed around in the wash. These spots are naturally protected by rough weather, so going when it's calm is going to help.

However, this doesn't mean you won't find lobsters in deeper water. You can still find them up to 10 meters. Any rocky areas with kanji or kelp is a really good place to start.

What equipment do you need in catching lobsters?

Fishing Gloves
For the equipment, you need to have a good pair of gloves. The crays themselves are really spiky. They also have nasty spines on their tail that they can smash your hand against their body with. In addition to that, sea urchins, barnacles and the caves are just full of nasty stuff that can wound you.

Wetsuit
A good wetsuit is highly recommended to stop you from getting cut on the reef, especially when you're hunting in that shallow water and you get tumbled around. Try to get one with a hood, because eventually, you are going to bump your head and you'll be very thankful to have that layer of neoprene between your scalp and the cave.

Crays are found in the winter months, so unless you have a really good spot or serious layer of blubber, you're going to need a wetsuit to keep you warm during your dive.

Dive Torch
A good dive torch, whilst not 100% necessary, will greatly increase your chances of finding cray hidden at the back of a dark cave. Just be aware that it is illegal to spearfish with a torch in New South Wales, so either leave the gun at home or if you're in a boat, swap it out when you look for crays.

Cray Bag
Another handy item is a cray bag. Whilst you can just use your standard mesh keeper net, you also can't go past the waist-mounted mesh bag. This gives you the use of both of your hands making it easy to put crays in. You can also store a spare torch or even a cray measure in there.

Cray Measuring Tool
It's also really important to carry a current New South Wales cray measuring tool. You can find these in most tackle shops, but just check the regulations in your local areas as the size limit does change from time to time.

Remember Their Location
It's really important to try and remember where you find your crays because you'll often find they'll go back to that same hole time and time again. Once you know your spots pretty well, you might want to try night diving. It'll give you the opportunity to see the ocean in a whole new light. You'll often find crays out of their holes rather than hiding during the day.

Night diving is going to come with its own set of risks. You want to know the area really well and have a backup entry and exit point that you can see clearly in the dark. It’s recommended to go with a dive buddy and a spare torch so you won't go astray.

Practice Teamwork
Like all spearfishing, teamwork is greatly going to increase your chances and safety. Work together to cover as much ground as possible. Once you find a few crays, call your mate over for backup. It's always good to spot your mate just in case they get stuck when pulling a cray out of a hole. It's also really handy to have an extra set of eyes in case the cray bolts out the back.

Crays will generally not swim far and they'll hide in the nearest cave or kelp. Some caves will have a back exit. It's always handy to have one diver waiting at it whilst the other spooks it from the other side. Just be aware, there is also a maximum size to protect the breeders.

How To Land a Kingfish in Sydney

ADRENO 2021-06-09 | In the second episode of our Sydney Spearfishing series with Sailing Popao, Michael shows us how to land one of Sydney’s most prized species - the Yellowtail Kingfish. They can be elusive, but with these pro tips you’ll be catching Kingies in no time!

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Where to find Kingfish in Sydney
2:02 Equipment needed to catch Kingfish
3:28 Increasing your chances
5:07 How to approach Kingfish
5:37 Shot placement
6:07 Kingfish cooking tips

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How To Catch Yellowtail Kingfish
When searching for Kingfish, you want to look for three key elements, structure, current, and bait. If you line up those three key elements, and add time in the water, you'll eventually find the fish.

Know Your Species
Kingfish are a pelagic species, which means they live and travel in the water column. As a general rule in Sydney, you're going to find the current runs north to south, in line with the East Australian current. So, you're going to want to find areas that catch that current. Look for areas of coastline that jut out a little bit more than others.

Find Their Home
Once you've found a few potential spots, you want to narrow your search down even further and find where that current first hits structure. The bigger the obstruction, the greater the upwelling will be. As the current is disrupted by these structures, the nutrients in the water are driven upwards, attracting baitfish, and eventually will attract predators like Kingfish.

Bring A Good Selection Of Jigs And Lures
One of the most common baitfish that you're going to find is the Yellowtail Scad or Yakka. This is one of the Kingie's favourite foods, and it's a good place to start concentrating your efforts.

Get The Right Fishing Gear
Before you head out there into the blue, you really need to make sure that you've got the right gear to do the job. There's nothing worse than putting in the time to put yourself in front of a fish and then missing out because you've got the wrong gear.

Speargun
A 1.1 to 1.3-meter gun should give you enough range without limiting your maneuverability, and give you enough power to punch through a solid fish like a Kingie. Make sure you have a really sharp spear and to give your gear a once-over each time you go out.

Float and Float Line
Secondly, you're going to want a float and a float line. There is a lot of boat traffic in Sydney, and there's a high risk of getting hit. The float and float line will also help you fight a powerful Kingfish and stop you from losing all of your gear.

Fishing Knife
A sharp knife is also really important, not only to dispatch a big fish, but also to cut yourself free in case you get tangled. It's also a really good idea to have your knife accessible from both hands.

Burley and Flashers
Flashers are a really good addition to add to your arsenal when chasing Kingfish. Once you're out there and you've found a suitable spot, you want to unwind your flashers to a suitable depth and maybe add in a slow stream of burley or chum. Working as a team will definitely increase your chances at seeing a Kingfish.

Make sure you don't stare directly at the flasher. You want to look around and catch a Kingfish coming in before it loses interest. Take turns shooting burley, and remember, action creates action. Kingies will often show up in schools. Make sure not to dive-bomb your mate if they're already down. A wounded Kingfish will hold the whole school and often give the second diver a chance at shooting a bigger one.

Be Patient And Don’t Give Up
Hunting Sydney Kingfish is a patience game. Once you've found a good area with the key elements, have faith that you're in the correct spot and it's only a matter of putting in the time to increase your chances. Don't be disheartened if you put in 10 dives and not even see a fish.

Avoid Large Movements
Now that all your hard work has paid off and a Kingfish swims underneath you, you need to know how to approach it. Like any fish, an aggressive approach is going to send it swimming. A calm, nonthreatening dive, not directly at the fish and minimizing eye contact should get you within an effective shooting range.

Learn How To Aim Properly
Kingfish are known for being really good fighters, so good shot placement is vital. A shot from behind the pec fin out the gill plate is good to control the head from the surface. Be very wary of your lines because Kingfish will fight to the death and are very capable of drowning a diver. A quick cut behind the gills will ensure a delicious sashimi-grade Kingfish.

How To Start Spearfishing in Sydney

ADRENO 2021-06-02 | Michael from Sailing Popao gives you the rundown on how to get started spearfishing in Sydney! With such an amazing marine environment, Sydney is the perfect place to get into this addictive, safe and sustainable activity. Not to mention all the fresh seafood!

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0:00 Sydney Spearfishing Introduction
0:45 Fish Species To Target In Sydney
1:03 How to Get Started Spearfishing In Sydney
1:41 Important things to consider when getting started
2:01 Sydney Spearfishing Rules & Restrictions
3:09 Summary

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Sydney is home to over 5 million people, the majority of which have no idea about the amazing marine environment right on their doorstep. Spearfishing in Sydney is a fantastic activity that, if practiced correctly, is safe, sustainable, and a super addictive way to get fresh seafood. So how do you get started spearfishing in Sydney?

There is an abundance of tasty seafood to target off Sydney, including bream, kingfish, drummer, red rock cod, dolphinfish, sea urchins, abalone, and much more. And the best part is, you don't even need a boat.

Join Your Local Spearfishing Clubs
It can all seem a little intimidating at first, but there are plenty of spearos in Sydney willing to show a newcomer the ropes. The best way to get started is to visit your local spearfishing club. There are over seven Sydney-based clubs that hold monthly meetings. Your best bet is to find one in your local area and pop into a meeting to see what it's all about.

Visit The Adreno Store
Alternatively, you can visit the Adreno store in Mascot. There isn't much to do with spearfishing that isn't sold there, and you can get hands-on experience with all the different gear. Adreno’s experienced staff will be able to help you out and point you in the right direction. Chances are, you'll probably meet other keen spearos there.

Things To Consider Before Starting Spearfishing

Safety
There are a few very important things to consider when starting spearfishing, and number one is safety. There are a few risks involved in spearfishing, including shallow water blackout, boat traffic, dangerous marine creatures, and currents, just to name a few. Taking an accredited spearfishing and freediving class is highly recommended so that you’ll know the different safety procedures and proper techniques when working underwater.

Local restrictions
Secondly, there are several areas and species that are off limits to spearfishing. The most common protected species you'll come across is likely going to be a blue groper. When blue, they are easy to distinguish. But be aware because smaller gropers can come in a variety of colours, such as brown, yellow, and a dark orange, and they are all protected.

Some protected areas can include all inland waters, some estuaries and every beach, except for the last 20 meters at each end. You can only spearfish whilst freediving, and catch crays with your hands. It is also legal to use a torch whilst spearfishing in New South Wales. You also have to keep 50 meters away from other swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, and fishermen.

If you want to fish in New South Wales, you'll have to purchase a current New South Wales fishing license. If you want to go spearing in an unfamiliar area, make sure you check with the New South Wales DPI website and the marine parks authority, to make sure there's no restrictions that may apply. Here’s a fantastic free guide to spearfishing in New South Wales that covers all of this in great detail.

To summarize, Sydney is a great place to start spearfishing, with easy access to a lot of sheltered areas, lots of tasty and challenging species for divers of all skill levels, and a lifetime of amazing experiences.

How To Assemble A Speargun

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0:00 Intro to Speargun Assembling & Building
0:30 Attaching The Barrel Sticker
4:10 Attaching The Muzzle & Handle
6:43 Rigging The Shaft
7:24 Attaching The Muzzle Bungee
8:35 Mono & Crimping
13:30 Rubbers & Bridle
19:07 Tying Constrictor Knots
22:59 Attaching The Shark Clip
26:28 The Finished Speargun
27:39 #Pimpmyspeargun Competition

What you’ll need:
2.6mm shark clip with swivel
1.9mm waxed Dyneema
Ascension Barrel Sticker
1.10 aluminum Poseidon Barrel
7mm shaft in 160cm Adreno F.G shaft
Microbore OPTIBAND rubbers
Standard South African muzzle bungee
Adreno Poseidon open muzzle

Step 1: Stick the barrel sticker on

Remove stickers on the barrel. Rub down with some isopropyl alcohol, then lay the sticker flat and sit the barrel down centered on it. Wrap that sticker around the barrel. These stickers usually peel off easily and don't leave residue.

Now you've got a clean barrel. Spray it with the rubbing alcohol. Clean up and wipe it down. You want to avoid handling the barrel until you’re ready to put the sticker on. Peel the backing off the sticker. Make sure you have a nice clean workspace.

You’ll notice the sticker has a hole - cut that off at the end. The start of the sticker should line up with the end of the barrel that has the two holes for the handle.

Step 2: Wrap the sticker around

Once you’ve got the sticker in the center of your barrel, you need to wrap it around. Bring it off the edge of the table. Starting from the center, wrap it around your barrel. See if there are any bubbles that you might have missed.

Step 3: Trim it down

Cut the end bit off the excess length using a sharp cutter. Run the blade flat along the track and do one side at a time. Now you’re ready to chuck your muzzle and handle on.

Step 4: Connect muzzle to handle

The handle comes in two small stainless steel screws and one rubber O-ring, with an open muzzle, single screw and another rubber O-ring. Make sure the muzzle and handle fit perfectly. If you have wiggle movement when you fit your handle or muzzle, chuck the O-ring on. You want to make sure that track from the handle lines up with the rail in the barrel. These handles are pre-drilled centers, so you shouldn't be able to put the screws in unless it's lined up correctly.

Working on the muzzle is pretty similar, just the other end of the gun. And you’ve only got one screw. Line up the track in the muzzle with the rail of the barrel. Once it's lined up, flip it over and find the screw hole.

Step 5: Rig the shaft

Attach your muzzle bungee to the muzzle. You've got a single strand of Dyneema to pass through and use that to pull the muzzle bungee Dyneema back. You can see a little hole at the end of your muzzle, run that through. Pass it through the muzzle bungee loop. Now that your muzzle bungee is on, you can put the mono on your shaft.

Step 6: Put mono on shaft

Before you start, put a nice cut on the end of your mono so it's easy to pass through the crimp. If it’s squished or crushed, you'll struggle getting it through the copper double-barrel crimps. Pass it back through the crimp. You can burn a little blob on the end for additional security.

Step 7: Make the bridles

The next step is the rubbers. Take about 20cm of Dyneema. Tie a small stopper knot at each end. Use a figure-8 knot on both ends. The bridle length out of the rubber to be about 60mm, 6cm. So the total length you want is about 80mm. It's going to have a little bit inside the rubber. Tie the knot and cut the tag end.

Cut the rubber down to length. Make sure you've got a good flat end. Put the bridles into the rubber, a little bit of silicone grease on each end. Push it down about 10mm, 20mm. Just give plenty of room to tie your constrictor knot. Be sure to not put this one fully together yet - you've got to put it in the gun first.

Attach the other side of the rubber to the bridle using the same process with the previous one. Now get 4 pieces of 35cm constrictor lines then tie a loop in each end.

Now you’re ready to tie the constrictor knots. Once done, slide them down to the end and cinch them off tight. Slide it down, bend the knot in, just putting a little bit of tension on it so it can't move. Grab a screwdriver or a bridle tool punch to pull it tight.

Step 8: Add shark clip and swivel to the handle

Use 1.9 wax Dyneema and tie off with a double opposing noose knot, about 60cm line.

Pass through the little connection in the bottom of your handle. Once through the shark clip, loop back through the handle, then back through the shark clip. Now you've got two loops running through and two tag ends. Tie the opposing nooses. Pull each noose tightly using pliers and trim the ends off. Once the shark clip is attached you can now connect the speed spike or straight into a float line.

Why You Should Spearfish: Spearfishing 101 Series Finale

ADRENO 2021-04-28 | IT’S THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE SPEARFISHING 101 SERIES!

This week we’ll be talking about why you should spearfish! The skills you learn, the sense of achievement you gain, the exercise, and the great times with mates!

So get out there, have fun, bag some fish, take some photos, make some memories, and link the series to a friend who you want to convert into a diving buddy! (We’ve got 25 episodes to teach them everything they need to know)!

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The Most Dangerous Thing In The Ocean: Boats | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-04-21 | Diving Safety Around Boats

Can you guess the most dangerous thing in the ocean? Sharks? Jellyfish? One thing surpasses them all.….BOATS! You might not often hear about them, but most injuries and most deaths that occur in the ocean are from boats. It’s also one of the most important reasons we would tow a float behind us, to prevent the risk of boats running us over. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran diver, check out our safety tips when diving around boats to keep yourself out of harm’s way.

Observe Buddy System
Boats vary from small inflatables, liveaboard vessels, to jet skis—and you need to watch out for jet skis because they can go very fast and you might not easily hear them. The captain of the boat should be in charge of preventing boat related injuries when you're in the water. His job is to keep the boats from running you over and he does this by positioning the boat between you and the oncoming boats.

Bring The Right Safety Equipment
Dive flags are legally required in Australia. You need to have a dive flag in your boat. Make sure you tow a float and flag whenever you swim away from your boat. Use a large brightly coloured float for maximum visibility.

Do A Roll Call
It’s the person in charge of the boat’s responsibility to know where the divers are. He counts the divers and sees if they’re all there. He's not going to bring his boat anywhere near the divers if even one person is missing from the surface. It doesn’t matter whether they have already caught a fish and need help. As long as any of the divers are not on the surface yet, the person in charge of the boat doesn't go near them because of the danger of running them over. This is very important.

Understand Your Vehicle
When you go from one boat to another, it's important to get to know the controls. Part of controlling a boat is that you need to know what the controls are doing. It's no good jumping in a boat and not knowing how to maneuver it. For example, if you're used to mechanical controls and then jump into electric. It is possible for you to pull those controls a little bit further than your neutral and not realize that you've put it in the reverse instead. You could back over a diver that way. It is essential to understand the various controls of the boat.

Be Careful In Crossing Bars
Most accidents that occur in boats are crossing bars. Bars generally form at the entrance to rivers and inshore waterways because of sand drifting along the coasts. Bar conditions can change quickly and without warning, regardless of the weather. You may go out on a high tide, and then when you come back in, you've got half the amount of water. Following the same line may not work so it’s important to get to know bars if you have to cross them. You can look for someone who has done it successfully for years and go out with them. Get some insights on how to go about it and then learn bar sense yourself. Where the deep water is, where the shallow water is, what you can do to handle it.

To keep yourself safe when swimming around boats, you have to be prepared. Make sure you're protected on your next dive trip and always observe these safety tips. If you need additional tips and guidance on how to properly get started with spearfishing, visit the Adreno Spearfishing YouTube channel!

Diving Blackouts & Safety Systems Pt. 2 | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-04-15 | Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned diver, it is still necessary to learn how to prevent shallow water blackout, and how to ensure the safety of your diving buddies. Here's our quick guide to help you prevent hyperventilation.

What Is Hyperventilation?
Hyperventilation —hyper means a lot or too much, and ventilation is breathing. Hyperventilation is defined as more breathing than your body requires at a certain moment. When you walk, run, sit, or do any activity, your body’s normal oxygen saturation is around 96% to 98%. When you breathe too much, your body becomes 100% oxygen saturated.

What Happens To Your Body When You Hyperventilate?
When you keep on breathing excessively, you hyperventilate. You will start to feel dizzy. Remember, being 100% saturated with oxygen is dangerous.You're effectively lowering level of carbon dioxide in your system which blocks the trigger that makes you want to want to breathe.

If that urge to breathe comes too late to tell you to get to the surface and get some air, you may blackout. Many of the blackouts that happen to divers occur because the person hyperventilates and the urge to breathe comes too late. When the diver swims to the surface, he gets halfway or even gets to the surface and then blacks out.

How To Prevent Hyperventilation?

Don’t be afraid to get uncomfortable. One of the main reasons why people tend to hyperventilate is because it gives a comfortable dive. It makes us feel good because you don't get the urge to breathe. When you hyperventilate, you get a comfortable dive, but you lose the urge to breathe at a normal rate.

The tragic thing about shallow water blackouts is the fact that you will actually black out while you still have a bit of oxygen in your blood. It's just not being released into the blood system so that you can use it. Don't be afraid of the urge to breathe. Don't be afraid of a bit of contraction. Use these signals to tell you when it's time to come back up, so that you're always working within a safe level.

Hyperventilating actually cuts your time underwater.
One important thing to know is that it has been tested and showed that hyperventilation does not give you a longer time before your blackout. It actually gives you a shorter time. This is because you create more alkaline blood by not having so much carbon dioxide in it. And the alkaline blood causes too much hemoglobin, the protein that holds onto the oxygen that catches and holds onto the oxygen. It causes the hemoglobin to hold onto that oxygen. On the other hand, carbon dioxide is responsible for the acid in the blood causing the hemoglobin to release the oxygen.

Beware of samba
Aside from blackouts, we’re also looking at the dangers of a samba. A samba means a loss of motor control. It's a colloquial term, it's like a convulsion. It happens when there's not enough oxygen going through the system for the cells to communicate with each other and the body goes out of control.

Recognise any signs of trouble
One of the areas you need to master to become a safety diver is recognising when a diver is in trouble. Part of it is understanding your own, or your diving buddy’s swimming ability and notice anything that could be wrong quickly.

For example, when the diver is coming up, (and most of the problem a diver gets into is in the top 10 meters), there is a change of pressure. You'll find out about this in full detail when you do a freediving course. This is the biggest change of pressure in your entire dive is that top 10 meters. This is why shallow water blackouts happen in that top 10 meters.

If your partner gets a lung full of water, that can be a major problem. He needs to be brought into the hospital. They could get secondary drowning. Secondary drowning is when saltwater (but can also happen with fresh water) enters the lungs. The body reacts to the entry of foreign water, especially salt water. Some of the symptoms may include:
-Coughing
-Chest pain
-Difficulty breathing or speaking
-Irritability or unusual behavior
-Low energy or sleepiness after a water incident

As a freediver, you have to be educated on how to handle different kinds of emergency situations.
Your diving buddy’s safety and your own safety depends on your ability to handle these situations. Remember, the most important thing is diving with a buddy and having the buddy responsible and actually doing what he should be doing. It all boils down to communication. You let your buddy know what you're doing so you can act fast when something goes wrong.

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Diving Blackouts & Safety Systems Pt.1 | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-04-08 | Diving Blackouts & Safety Systems

Today we'll discuss freediving safety. Freediving is what we do when we are spearfishing. It's what we do when we swim in the water hunting fish. In terms of safety, we're talking about the things we have to remember when looking after ourselves and our diving buddies; it’s the responsibility that we must take on when we’re out in the water. Just like if you're mountain climbing, you'd have to make sure your ropes and your buddy's ropes are secure.

One of the important things to watch out for when you freedive is shallow water blackout. It is when a swimmer faints due to the lack of oxygen in the brain brought on by holding the breath repeatedly for long periods of time. Without a diving buddy or an immediate rescue, the swimmer could quickly drown.

What Happens During A Shallow Water Blackout?
Holding your breath underwater for too long can be dangerous, here’s what can happen before and during blackout:

Hyperventilation - You’re either overbreathing consciously or as a result of overexertion from prolonged swimming, causing your carbon dioxide levels to drop.
Oxygen level drops - as you hold your breath, your body uses up oxygen and carbon dioxide increases. If you do this for too long, your body will be starved of oxygen.
Unconsciousness - Normally, an increased level of carbon dioxide in your body triggers a breath; however, because of hyperventilation, your carbon dioxide levels were so low that there is not enough to initiate a breath causing you to lose consciousness.
Water enters the airway - Once you lose consciousness, your body naturally reacts forcing a breath. This results in water filling in your lungs. Without immediate rescue, the result could be fatal.

How To Prevent Shallow Water Blackout?

Never Swim Alone
Above all else, it is vital that you dive with a competent buddy who watches you throughout your entire dive. Diving with a buddy who knows what to do and has drilled it is probably the most important thing you can do for ensuring your safety.

Know Your Limitations
One of the best ways to approach this is to understand your own, and your dive buddy’s abilities: how long can you swim underwater? The only way to become better at freediving is to train. Training not only helps you build up your abilities, but it also gives you the ability to understand where you're at. Training gives you an understanding of what goes on in the body when you get close to running out of breath - this is a vital part of your freediving safety.

Never Dive At Your Limits
The ocean can be harsh and you always have to be very careful. You can't go out and push yourself to 100% of your capacity - even with a one dive buddy watching you. You can't even sit and work in the area of 80 or 90% of your abilities safely. Never push yourself beyond 50 or 60% of your best ability when freediving. You've got to draw it back a bit so that if unexpected things happen you have capacity to deal with them safely.

Understand Your Abilities
It’s all about understanding your abilities. It's no good going out there having no idea how good or comfortable you are swimming underwater.

Responsibilities Of A Diving Buddy
One of the very important things that we practice as free divers and spearfishers, is one up one down. One up, one down means one diver is down diving, taking the shot, and chasing the fish, whilst the other diver is responsible on the surface.Your dive buddy’s job is not only to watch you, but also to see that you’re safe. They may be keeping an eye out for dangerous animals, or approaching boats. They'll also be ensuring that their buddy doesn't overstay. And if by some chance the diver gets tangled, you can go down there and help your buddy, watch them as they come up and make sure their okay.

How To Improve As A Diving Buddy
It takes a level of competency to become an effective diving buddy. You've got to know what you're doing to be able to spot when your dive buddy is in trouble and to quickly provide rescue.

You can learn how to improve as a diving buddy by joining freediving courses. You can also join and train with a freediving club. One of the major things that you've got to look at is changing your safety systems with the change of conditions. You would dive differently at different depths, or with changes of currents and visibility. Adapting your safety system based on the change of conditions is vital.

If you need additional tips and guidance on how to properly get started with spearfishing, visit the Adreno Spearfishing Blog now! You can also check out our massive range of spearfishing gear!

Diving Weight Vests Overview | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-04-01 | Diving Weight Vests & Balancing Ballast

What Are Diving Weight Vests?
Diving weight vests are a great piece of spearfishing gear. One great thing about weight vests is that they take the weight off your waist, and distribute it better over your upper body, particularly your shoulders and back.

What Are The Benefits of Using Diving Weight Vests?
When you're kicking around, your spinal area gets a fair bit of work by the positioning and the kicking style, but a vest can help that. If you have lower back trouble, a weight vest is ideal for diving.

Another benefit is that it makes the transition from the surface easier (duck diving). It brings the weights off your waist and puts them in the centre of your back so you can have quite an effortless duck dive. As the most buoyant part of your body when you dive is your lungs, a diving weight vest is a great way to add weight directly to your chest area.

Diving Weight Vest Limitations
However, one thing to remember is that weight vests are more difficult to remove compared to weight belts where you just have to pull it out, release it, and the weight drops off. Wayne demonstrates how to put a weight vest on and off in the video above.

Another thing to note is that weight vests can roll up on your neck when you dive. Using a clip and line can help you secure the vest onto your weight belt so that it stays in place. Weight vests also don’t replace weight belts. They only put additional weight on thicker suits. Weight vests should be worn with a belt that holds the majority of the weight. Putting all the weight in the vest can be dangerous.

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Diving Weight Belt Basics | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-03-25 | Diving Weight Belt Basics

A weight belt is a standard piece of equipment used in spearfishing. Its primary purpose is to offset your buoyancy. As you swim through the water, your wetsuit substantially increases your natural buoyancy, whilst the weight belt is heavy and will help you sink. Diving without a weight belt will make it difficult for you to swim and stay down.

Let's have a look at the things that alter what weight someone needs to use on their weight belt. The first question is: how much air do you take in when you take a full breath? The average lung capacity is about 4.7 litres.

One easy thing you can adjust to offset buoyancy is the suit you're wearing. A 1.5 mil suit that you would wear in the tropics is different from a 7 mil suit that you would wear in Tasmania. So the amount of weight you need for a 7 mil suit is probably three, four times as much. It's huge compared to that of the 1.5 mil.

Body weight is different from body size. Remember, what is measured in buoyancy is the amount of water that is displaced. There is a proportion of weight that you need compared to your body weight, but a 95-kilo person with a high body fat percentage will need different weighting to a 95-kilo person who has predominantly lean muscle.

If you're training and doing your stretching, you will change your ballast because you will develop larger lungs, and larger lungs mean larger air capacity.

Now we get down into weights and how we carry them. The first belt you will generally get to start off with is a webbing belt. Webbing belts are bulletproof, they last forever. Webbing belts slide through a buckle. The buckle uses a cinching device that holds the belt in place and allows quick release. The problem with webbing is that once you start getting deeper and your body gets pressurized and becomes smaller, and your suit becomes thinner, the webbing will not adjust to that and will likely start to slip up and down over your waist. This type of diving weight belt is inexpensive - so if budget is your concern, webbing is a great choice.

The next material we come to is rubber. The great thing about rubber belts is that they can be stretched. So that when you put it on, you can just make it hug your body a little bit. When you go down the water, your body becomes smaller and it gets pressurised. The belt holds in, it hugs in on you. Once you start diving over about 15 meters, wearing a rubber belt is a must. The other thing is, even when you do shrink below the level that the belt will shrink to, its rubber feel will grip your suit a lot better than that of the webbing.

Diving Weight Rubber Belt Designs
There are two main designs in the rubber belt. The quick release belt that we have previously discussed in this blog and the Marseille weight belt. It's like a belt buckle and is intended for experienced divers because it's more difficult to release.

In a quick release rubber weight belt, your body size doesn’t matter as you can easily adjust it to what is comfortable with you. The thing about a rubber belt and a quick release is that if the rubber belt is too thick and you have to release the belt fast, there are times when you can release it and it will roll. You might need to pull it out a bit because you haven't got a lot of space for it to go through. Depending on your preference, if you like the quick release, go for a thin rubber belt. Although the rubber belt is not going to last long compared to a webbing belt, it is still excellent for diving.

Marseille belts are more secure and don’t slip around as much in the water, but are also harder to take off and have less flexibility in their sizing (they have standard belt holes).

Diving Weights
The weights you put on your dive belt come in different sizes with weight increments starting from 500 grams up. These varying weight increments allow you to reach a better level of buoyancy. You can check out our full diving weight belts selection here.

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Diving Fins Overview | ADRENO

ADRENO 2021-03-18 | Diving Fins Overview

Fins are one of the essential pieces of spearfishing equipment any spearo needs. They can be a powerful tool to help you move around and conserve your energy as you swim underwater. Before we get into the details, you need to know that the primary purpose of fins is to help you navigate through the water without having to use too much effort, therefore saving your energy and lengthening dives.

Every now and then, you may find yourself trying to hold a fish from hitting the reef. You haven't speared it effectively, you haven't completely disabled it, and it's going for the reef—whether it's a kingfish, which is known for that, a dogtooth tuna, or other species, it's going hard for the reef, and you have to hold the fish off. You do need to have a bit of power in that kind of situation. A lot of species are also inquisitive. They will come over and have a look at you, and this gives you the chance to get some fish for dinner. Another reason you need to have a lot of oxygen is that you may need to reposition yourself for the perfect ambush.

What Are The Materials Used For Diving Fins?
Rubber was one of the first materials used for fins, and then it was followed by plastic. Plastic was superior because it has an element of stiffness. It's a strong material, you can hit it pretty hard in many different ways. And it also has a relatively good flick compared to a rubber fin. However, if you bend plastic fins too hard, you're going to create stress fractures that lessen the amount of power as you kick.

Throughout the years, the technology in making diving fins has improved. Some fins are now made from fiberglass that provide extreme durability and endurance. Fiberglass fins can take a considerable amount of damage before needing a replacement, making it an ideal choice for divers who love shallow reefs and rocky environments.

The next thing that came along after fiberglass is carbon fibre. Carbon fibre fins are superior compared to the other materials. Good carbon fibre fins are just great for being economic on oxygen. But the hard thing about carbon fibre is that what makes it effective is its lightness and its ability to spring back, the ability to quickly swim from one direction to another is what you’ll depend on in a carbon fiber fin.

For beginner spearos, we suggest you progress, as soon as you can, to a nice soft fiberglass or carbon fibre fin because in the long run, it will help you become a better diver with the techniques that are involved in using these types of fins. So in order of ascending workability - plastic, fiberglass, carbon fiber fins.

How To Fit Diving Fins
There are a couple other things to look at. Most of us like to use fins with socks. The edges of foot pockets can rub your ankles and cause “sea ulcers”, that's where you get a second rub on the first one blister, and you've got to spend time out of the water.

Always start from two mil socks and that way you can go less or more, depending on the size of the fin. With your two mil socks, you'll adjust the size of the feet, and if you've got a bigger fin and your foot doesn't quite work in that one, you could add a three mil sock in, or something like that.

If you caught a little bit of gravel in your foot pocket, a little bit of coral or something like that, and you don't have socks on, you go, "I'll just swim back to the boat." By the time you get back to that boat, that piece of coral can rip your foot up a fair bit. And with coral as well, it can be a bit septic. So, this is also a good point on keeping you in the water: not getting your feet cut up.

There are various foot pockets we can use. Different foot pockets have different qualities. With carbon fibre fins, you want a foot pocket that transfers the power, that uses the power of the blade. More than anything, a foot pocket has to be comfortable. It's no good if you go, "I have got this excellent foot pocket." And it feels terrible. The whole thing about being in the water is you can get into that zone where you're no longer worried about what's happening down there. You've got 100% of your attention on your environment. You do that by getting rid of things that attract your attention. And a badly fitting, uncomfortable foot pocket is not what you want so make sure to get a good one that fits your feet. Here’s how to choose the right spearfishing fin.

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