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PFI Level One (FreeDiver) Course Review

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Tue Mar 19, 2013

Back in March of 2010 I enrolled in and completed the FII Level One freediving course. I was extremely happy with the course content and the outcome (check out the SpearView). Unfortunately for me, I'm not a professional freediver, so as with...

In the beginning...

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Sat Jan 30, 2010

In the beginning...

Throughout my relatively short history in spearfishing (as of this writing), I have only used a few different spearguns. Now obviously, my opinion in this matter is not one of extreme trial and error. Mostly it consists of recommendations made to me by those I spearfish with along with some of my own common sense. In the beginning (early 1990's), I...

Reef Runner Gear Fin Skins

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Fri Apr 21, 2017

Reef Runner Gear Fin Skins

Over the winter I looked into and purchased a couple of sets of Reef Runner Gear's fin skins. I had contemplated having my own manufactured but when I came accross these, it just didn't seem worth the hassle. You can create your own custom design for a few bucks more and although you can run into some small snags when...

FII Level 1 Freediving Course

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Tue Mar 30, 2010

FII Level 1 Freediving Course

Over the weekend of March 27th & 28th I took the Level 1 Freediving course offered by FII (Freediving Instructors International) at their Headquarters in Pompano Beach FL. FII...

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July 19-20, 2014 - My "Cardinal" Rule

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Tue Jul 22, 2014

July 19-20, 2014 - My "Cardinal" Rule

Wind Seas Viz Temp 5-10 WSW 1-2' 15' 88F This past weekend the weather was still beautiful (beautifully HOT) as it has been for weeks now with mild winds and calm seas. But this week we were met with green, dirty water in almost every direction. In looking...

July 2-9, 2011 - Stranded... in Paradise!

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Tue Jul 12, 2011

July 2-9, 2011 - Stranded... in Paradise!

Preface: This is a particularly long blog that I wrote for reasons of personal recollection and has very little spearfishing content. What can I say? Ownership has it’s privileges. My first crossing to Bimini, Cat Cay to be specific, and what...

June 8-9, 2011 - FWC Meeting - Permit/Pompano Changes

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Mon Jun 13, 2011

June 8-9, 2011 - FWC Meeting - Permit/Pompano Changes

Well, the FWC met for 2 days on June 8th and 9th, 2011 and not only had a changing of the guard with a new chairman and vice chairman, but made quite a few other decisions. Most importantly for Florida...

Dec 28, 2017 - They Don't Always End Up In The Cooler

Written by Bob Diaz | Published on Sat Dec 30, 2017

Dec 28, 2017 - They Don't Always End Up In The Cooler

Wind Seas Viz Temp N-NE 10-18mph 2-4' 30' 77F As 2017 was drawing to a close, I decided it was time to get back on the water and give it one last try before grouper season closed on January 1. With the Christmas break upon us, my kids...