PS as line I switched to Salvimar Bungeetech, 4m extends 4 times to 16m. It has a 80kg load with a dyneema core. I don't feel any drag anymore, it is so great. I added 1 meter of poly rope at both ends to extend it and preserve it. Float stays closer, yet when i dive I don't feel any pull on my gun.
Most of us in Guernsey use plastic tubing for the whole of our dive line . Dont you find the thin cord gets stuck and tangled in weed if you where in the shallows ? I really like the idea , nice and neat
I bought the Cressi Spyder, it is well made, but I regret not getting the Imersion version, the latter looks the same. although it has only one bladder, no weight pocket and red bottom. It allows to carry easily a speargun or 2 above rather than below the float, which I prefer as I am spearfishing in the western atlantic usually with currents and waves that may throw a float on the rocks. Above the water may be the safer option for rough condition, although in southern, hot countries the guns under the float are protected from the sun. I ended up buying a dinghy style float, the Seac Seamate. I can carry more stuff and it is higher above the water line, so more visible to boats. The Omer Atoll, Cressi Spyder are a little to low and flat, and apart the flag they may not be as visible in choppy seas. These are my 2 cents. Very happy with the Seac Seamate, very light to carry. Comes with a small flag so i use the Spyder's flag on it.
If you put a small weight like maybe 0.25kg on the bottom of it, that should help it to stay upright. Maybe a small cord around the body of the torpedo and the weight attached underneath. The torpedo float I have came with an attachment on the bottom for a weight.
@@thejerseyspearo1792 I usually attach it to myself and kind of bring it around with me, but when I look back, it's totally flopped over... You think I should attach a separate weight to the underside of it?
Nice video. I’m thinking about adding the reel for my anchor line. Did you order that reel online? Not many of them have paracord. I might to add it myself
Cheers Neil. I attach it to my belt. I find if I attach it to my gun, it can affect my aim! I only dive shallow (12m or less) so not too much danger of losing my gun if it get stuck.
Dude... that little reel is a complete game changer. Wow. What an amazing idea! I’ve been looking at getting a ‘big’ float for a while, the Guardian and the Epsealon one seem to be the best. I think you’ve sold me. I live over 100 miles from the sea, it’s a 2.5 hour drive for me so when I go, I tend to be in the water all day. Having somewhere to store food, drinks, keys etc would be a life saver. I normally use a bag attached to my float, just toss the drinks and a few chocolate bars in. The drag when I pick up a couple of spider crabs is just horrendous! Great video 👍🏼
Cheers mate, yeah the reel keeps it nice and tidy, it would work on a smaller float too. The big float is def the way to go if you want to stay in the water for longer and go further.
@@brunoborges9811 no particular reason mate, they’re just nice to eat, makes you feel better when you’re tired 😅 they’re also very compact and have lots of calories. I normally take water, a banana and a Snickers when I’m diving. I ended up buying the Epsealon Patrol float, it’s brilliant. I just use a normal line winder with the thin, Rob Allen line, works really well. I also have a Picasso anchor, which is great, but rarely used. Hope that helps!
@@BR0SE1DON mate I was overthinking the heck out of that chocolate bar thing. I thought at first that it was to help prevent blackouts, make you a better spear-fisher, throw it in the water, big fish love chocolate bars, that kind of thing 😂😂😂. On a serious note, thanks for the reply, I’m seriously looking into getting an Epsealon Patrol raft, the idea of having all your gear stored nice and neat in and out of the water is driving me to get one! Happy fishing! 🐟 🐠
There is a valve on the inside at the top near the flag, and its one continuous bladder that goes all the way from one side to the other. It came with a pump to inflate it, and it has a pressure relief valve in case it gets too hot in the sun.
@On A Mission I found a place that had them in stock and didn't charge tax or shipping so I bit the bullet and bought one. Now I can't help wondering if I could get the job done with one of those fishing tubes. They are much bigger when inflated which has its benefits and issues but it is less than a third of the cost.
PS as line I switched to Salvimar Bungeetech, 4m extends 4 times to 16m. It has a 80kg load with a dyneema core. I don't feel any drag anymore, it is so great. I added 1 meter of poly rope at both ends to extend it and preserve it. Float stays closer, yet when i dive I don't feel any pull on my gun.
Thanks Stefano I might have to look at the bungee for the float line.
Most of us in Guernsey use plastic tubing for the whole of our dive line . Dont you find the thin cord gets stuck and tangled in weed if you where in the shallows ?
I really like the idea , nice and neat
Not really, it seems to pull through the weed just fine.
Does your paracord float or does it sink? I found some pretty decent priced climbing rope that could be used as a float line also.
My paracord sinks, but the first meter covered with plastic tubing stops it tangling too much.
I bought the Cressi Spyder, it is well made, but I regret not getting the Imersion version, the latter looks the same. although it has only one bladder, no weight pocket and red bottom. It allows to carry easily a speargun or 2 above rather than below the float, which I prefer as I am spearfishing in the western atlantic usually with currents and waves that may throw a float on the rocks. Above the water may be the safer option for rough condition, although in southern, hot countries the guns under the float are protected from the sun. I ended up buying a dinghy style float, the Seac Seamate. I can carry more stuff and it is higher above the water line, so more visible to boats. The Omer Atoll, Cressi Spyder are a little to low and flat, and apart the flag they may not be as visible in choppy seas. These are my 2 cents. Very happy with the Seac Seamate, very light to carry. Comes with a small flag so i use the Spyder's flag on it.
Thanks Stefano, I love the dingy style floats, unless there is a long walk from the car to the water - it can get a bit heavy after a long trek!
I have a float exactly like the torpedo. It never seems to stay upright. It always flops over the in the water. Any suggestions?
If you put a small weight like maybe 0.25kg on the bottom of it, that should help it to stay upright. Maybe a small cord around the body of the torpedo and the weight attached underneath. The torpedo float I have came with an attachment on the bottom for a weight.
@@thejerseyspearo1792 I usually attach it to myself and kind of bring it around with me, but when I look back, it's totally flopped over... You think I should attach a separate weight to the underside of it?
@@justinbrewer3288 Yup, that should keep it upright
I have a question about the beuchat guardian float, if it gets a puncture is it easy to be fixed?
Hi Myrz, yes the inflatable bladders in the sides can be removed easily - the bladders can then be repaired or replaced.
Nice video. I’m thinking about adding the reel for my anchor line. Did you order that reel online? Not many of them have paracord. I might to add it myself
No I got the reel from my local dive shop. I haven't been able to find it online. It's manufactured by Beaver Diving though.
hi mate, i wonder if can i swim on Cressi Spyder as a dingy? have you tried that...Beuchat Guardian looks quiet big
The Spyder is too small to swim on, I sink it when i try to get on/hold it.
do you think smaller floatboat will be ok for choppy breaks? i got one and now think it might not do for where i am
Yes a smaller float would be much better in choppy water.
Hi, enjoyed your video, good idea with the line reel. Interested to know if you attach it to your gun or your belt given that it’s a bigger float ?
Cheers Neil. I attach it to my belt. I find if I attach it to my gun, it can affect my aim! I only dive shallow (12m or less) so not too much danger of losing my gun if it get stuck.
@@thejerseyspearo1792 Thanks, useful to know, just starting out so trying to work out the best set up. Much appreciated 👍🏻
Great video, really useful. Some game changers there, well done.
Glad it was helpful!
Well done. Thank's a lot for your Video and Greetings from Germany ;-)
Many thanks!
Dude... that little reel is a complete game changer. Wow. What an amazing idea! I’ve been looking at getting a ‘big’ float for a while, the Guardian and the Epsealon one seem to be the best. I think you’ve sold me.
I live over 100 miles from the sea, it’s a 2.5 hour drive for me so when I go, I tend to be in the water all day. Having somewhere to store food, drinks, keys etc would be a life saver. I normally use a bag attached to my float, just toss the drinks and a few chocolate bars in. The drag when I pick up a couple of spider crabs is just horrendous!
Great video 👍🏼
Cheers mate, yeah the reel keeps it nice and tidy, it would work on a smaller float too. The big float is def the way to go if you want to stay in the water for longer and go further.
I’m new to spearfishing, why the chocolate bars? I noticed you both mentioned that.
@@brunoborges9811 no particular reason mate, they’re just nice to eat, makes you feel better when you’re tired 😅 they’re also very compact and have lots of calories. I normally take water, a banana and a Snickers when I’m diving. I ended up buying the Epsealon Patrol float, it’s brilliant. I just use a normal line winder with the thin, Rob Allen line, works really well. I also have a Picasso anchor, which is great, but rarely used. Hope that helps!
@@BR0SE1DON mate I was overthinking the heck out of that chocolate bar thing. I thought at first that it was to help prevent blackouts, make you a better spear-fisher, throw it in the water, big fish love chocolate bars, that kind of thing 😂😂😂. On a serious note, thanks for the reply, I’m seriously looking into getting an Epsealon Patrol raft, the idea of having all your gear stored nice and neat in and out of the water is driving me to get one! Happy fishing! 🐟 🐠
@@BR0SE1DON how heavy is your Picasso anchor?
We’re did you get the SMB reel from?
Hey mate, how does the buoy inflate? Thanks
There is a valve on the inside at the top near the flag, and its one continuous bladder that goes all the way from one side to the other. It came with a pump to inflate it, and it has a pressure relief valve in case it gets too hot in the sun.
Great video, love my guardian float too !
Where did you get the SMB reel from?
Just our local dive shop. Its a BEAVER SMB reel
That is a pretty cool setup
Nice equipment..newfriend
Wish I could find the Guardian at a decent price.
@On A Mission I found a place that had them in stock and didn't charge tax or shipping so I bit the bullet and bought one. Now I can't help wondering if I could get the job done with one of those fishing tubes. They are much bigger when inflated which has its benefits and issues but it is less than a third of the cost.
I think they may have stopped making them now.