SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast

In this episode of Spearfactor, I sit down with Robert Paine, the co-owner of the Kimera Spearfishing. He and his brother-in-law have invented the side slip system, a spearfishing tip that replaces the standard flopper giving you the benefits of a slip tip without the issues involved.

I spoke to him about the process of starting a company and how the Kimera Sideslip system evolved into what it is currently today. We also discuss the future of the Kimera Sideslip system and where it is headed. Robert shares with me the plans for a Bluewater edition where everything within the system is "beefed up" for maximum strength.

As we continue through the podcasts we talk about some modifications and challenges they came across in order to turn the great idea into a tangible product. Robert and I discuss some pros and cons to modern spearfishing equipment, and how the Kimera Sideslip helps to eliminate some of those issues.

Checkout the Kimera Sideslip System at https://www.kimeraspearfishing.com

The podcast begins discussing the recent spearfishing death of Ryan Huff. Ryan died this month while lobster diving. It is believed that he got entangled in his equipment while diving. We talk about some lessons learned over the years in hopes of preventing this from happening again.

Tips to Prevent Tangling or Snags

1. Strap your knife to the inside of your calf, not the outside.

2. If possible minimize the amount of stuff you are carrying.

3. If your dive knife is on your belt, put it on the opposite side that your floatline trails.

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Until next time, I hope you land the fish of a lifetime!

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In this episode of Spearfactor, I sit down with legendary waterman and family man, Colin Smith. Colin is a former professional surfer from San Diego, California with deep family roots in the ocean. He began spearfishing at age 22 when a knee injury sidelined his surfing career. He quickly turned a negative into a positive, and began developing his diving skills until he both a world class diver and surfer. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Colin, and discuss his experiences both in and out of the water.

We discuss everything from his early days of professional surfing and how he got started spearfishing to having a mindset to give you an edge in life through he and his wife, Kerry, Awakening Trainings. Checkout the training at https://theawakeningtrainings.com

The podcast begins discussing the early years in 1990s, we he was just getting into spearfishing. We talk about diving throughout the West Coast including Baja and Southern California as well as spearfishing equipment and guns that we prefer. We also talk about why we spearfish and how the industry has changed over the years as well as the environment. During this time, we both have seen changes in our local spots, so we discuss possible causes and solutions to the problems.

Colin shares some crazy stories from surfing and diving in Western Australia where he encounters lively wildlife including large Tiger sharks. I asked him what was his thought process while he was jumping in on bait balls and dropping in on dry reefs in remote parts of Australia. This led us to discussing the power of the right mindset when doing difficult things. Not having the right mindset can cause you to hesitant in difficult situations which can lead to even worse situations.

Colin and Kerry, now specialize in providing specific training called Awakening Trainings, focused on unlocking your true potential making you more productive, confident and happy in all aspects of your life.

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In this episode of Spearfactor: Who The Hell Is Bret Whitman, Jon Stenstrom from Cast and Spear and I talk about how I got started with my love for the ocean, and more specifically spearfishing. My story has many roads that twist and turn, but they all lead back to spending more time in the water. 

We also discuss our recent trip to Baja, where we met for the first time at 3:30 in the morning outside my home. We share our basic rules for Baja and why they exists.

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Today we talk to South Africa spearo Bas De Vos. We discuss his travels and his experiences diving at home in Cape Town.

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This is the first mini-series of videos on Youtube that we are doing in order to help people get into spearfishing without going broke.

This episode covers Fins.

What Freediving Fins Should I get? CF, Fiberglass, or Plastics.

What do you think?

I hope you found this helpful! If so, please let your friends know so they can also learn how to save money and spend more time in the ocean.

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