Spearfishing Equipment 5

Question 1

Why should speargun bands be inspected and replaced regularly?

Accepted Answer

Rubber degrades from sun and salt, losing power and risking failure

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They change color over time

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They become too heavy

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They affect buoyancy

Question 2

What is the benefit of a roller speargun design?

Accepted Answer

Bands wrap over a roller for a longer power stroke and more speed

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It needs no bands

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It is silent underwater

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It floats automatically

Question 3

Why is rinsing equipment in fresh water after each dive important?

Accepted Answer

To remove salt and prevent corrosion and rubber decay

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To add weight

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To improve color

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To sharpen the spear

Question 4

What does the term 'shaft flex' refer to in speargun setup?

Accepted Answer

The bending of the spear shaft during the shot

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The trigger sensitivity

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The mask seal pressure

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The fin stiffness

Question 5

Which feature makes a freediving belt more comfortable than a standard scuba belt?

Accepted Answer

A stretchy rubber/silicone design that stays snug as the wetsuit compresses

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A metal core

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Extra padding pockets

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A built-in light

Question 6

What is the main reason to match weights to your wetsuit thickness?

Accepted Answer

To achieve neutral buoyancy at hunting depth for safety and efficiency

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To look balanced

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To carry more fish

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To resist current

Question 7

Why do some spearfishers use a stringer or fish clip?

Accepted Answer

To secure caught fish to the float or belt while continuing to dive

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To weight the belt

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To aim the gun

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To equalize the mask