New Project _

It has been an ambition of mine for some time now to put together my own carbon fiber fins for spearfishing that will be superior to the mass of fins currently available on the market. Buying carbon fins from a retail store can be misleading in the sense that you don't always know if you're getting a pure carbon fiber fin. Many brands often put layers on fiberglass in fins that they market as "carbon fiber" fins. I use Pierre Van Eecke fins made in Europe. To my knowledge the fins are made of 100% carbon fiber. They have served me very well and they continue to do so. 

I brought my desire to create carbon fiber diving fins to Kamanu Composites, and they have been supportive and helpful to me in my goal to create fins that will eventually be marketed through Kamanu as locally produced, carbon fiber freediving fins.

The R&D work to the fin has begun, a sample fin has been made, and I am working on a template in which I will use to cut the sample from.

I’ve been having a bit of trouble, getting the template to be symmetrical. I ended up folding the paper template along the length wise axis (y-axis) and then cutting it, so that both sides will be identical reflections of each other.

Comparing the carbon fiber blank to another fin

drawing a couple of possibilities for the template. 

Blog Recommendation- Dive Gear

It has been nearly 4 years now since I have started spearfishing, and i'd say i've come across my fair share of fish. Through the development of this lifestyle and sport, I have had the chance to try an array of diving gear, mainly speaking spear guns and threeprongs. I am at the point where I am comfortable with the gear I have as I have selectively chosen the very best, for the style of spearfishing I perform. And I wish to share my knowledge and experiences with others to help you all on your own journeys in the ocean.

Spear gun-

Firm response, that I choose Hammerhead Spear guns, specifically the Evolution2. For those of you whom are familiar with the older model of evolution,  the E2 is a step up and improved speargun. The trigger mechanism has improved and works better, the overall band length has increased a whole gun size(more punch), and the overall gun is lighter and the new look is particularly aesthetically pleasing. The guns are also affordable and are fairly easy to obtain as you can purchase them online or locate them at majority of spearfishing shops. I shoot a 90cm, 110cm, and 120cm E2. What can I say, they get the job done.

Pole spear-

Hands down, 3pronghawaii is the way to go. Reason, they are light, they have a nice grip, custom paint jobs, and the competition three prong head helps a lot to keep fish on when they’re trying to escape. The competition head that 3pronghawaii makes has two-three inches of an abrasive texture half way down the prongs, as well as a small barb sticking out on one of the prongs, in order to prevent your catch from escaping.

If you’re new to diving or a veteran at the lifestyle I recommend you give these two brands a try. It’s a nice addition to the quiver and the spears will serve you well.

On a side notice, I'd like to say that I appreciate everyone who stops by this blog often and give it a read. I hope you bookmark this page and and me to your friends list on blogspot/google+. Leave me a notice or message if you get the chance. I'd love to get back to you. Good diving and be safe, till next time

Cheers.