New Zealand Spearfishing Nationals 2022: Hen and Chicks // Whangarei Heads
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2023
- Diving was tough but rewarding during the premier NZ spearfishing event hosted in Ruakaka. Divers searched for prey in harsh conditions and encountered flighty fish, pushing them to their limits. The first day was spent diving at the Hen and Chicks, followed by the second day along the Whangarei Heads.
Join us on a journey through the ocean as we hunt for fish and make memories, both good and bad. The harsh weather leading up to the competition added to the challenge, but it all brought us closer together.
We are grateful for everyone who made this journey possible and who brought out the beauty in us all. The ocean has given us much to be thankful for, and these fish and experiences will live on in our memories and videos.
Thanks for coming along for the ride. Stay safe and smart.
Absolutely awesome vid. Thankyou for all the time & effort you put into it.
Thanks mate, people like you make it very much worthwhile
Hello Oscar. I have enjoyed what you have crafted here and I look forward to seeing more of it. I am also heartened by your personal journey and insights you have expressed. Wish you well.
Thank you, Chris, I appreciate the message. I worry that I go too far in expressing myself so is it always reassuring to know when the personal stuff resonates with people.
As Blue Neoprenes audience grows I find myself a lot more measured in the things that I say, my words in videos often have a tendency to come back on me in "real life" for better or worse.
I will try my best to remain my authentic self because there are plenty enough fakes already and I believe that people enjoy that about the channel.
Back in the day I would YOLO it and speak my mind absolutely uncensored and with little regard for consequences, very few people watched so I wanted to leave a strong impression. I certainly needed to tone it back abit because it was getting me in legitimate trouble, but I can't lose that edge either.
I have grand plans for this channel and I have put alot of time into it already but as being a TH-cam channel it is subject to the judgement of external forces. If I get on the wrong side of the right people, the channel is donezos, so I can't be reckless.
Balance is everything and I feel like I am trying to find a balance in how I express myself.
@@BlueNeoprene Hello Oscar, this reply exceeded my expectations! It is difficult finding the line when delivering a product and anticipating how it will be received. Your last line is your work! Go well!
Glad to hear you’re feeling in the right state of mind to keep putting out videos. Sorry to hear things have been tough. Always great to hear your commentary and insight on what you’re thinking as you go or wisdom with hindsight.
Thanks mate! I try and be grateful for the lessons I learn but man that was not fun. I'm back now, hopefully a little less naive.
I believe that a great life involves trials and tribulations opposed to comfort and safety.
Time is the fire in which we all burn and hindsight beats foresight.
Cheers Lambdaa, i appreciate your comments
Thanks for posting and being honest to yourself and us. You don’t owe your viewers anything, but we appreciate coming underwater with you when we can!
Thank you Levicard, but I would have to disagree. I have a lot of gratitude for the people who watch my videos. Each individual adds value to my mission and motivates me.
The fact that people watch my videos and are interested in what I have to say feels surreal and that sensation only grows with the channel. I try and stay authentic. Which people seem to appreciate and it gives me faith in both myself and the mission.
Thank you for your time and energy. I hope to create many more things that you enjoy.
This channel is to add value to the lives of others and strengthen our relationship with the natural world first and foremost.
Such kind comments as yours are not something I will fish for but my appreciation is enormous.
Man I appreciate content like this bro, always something to learn
Likewise mate! You are an excellent story teller, watching one of your videos feels like I'm there diving with you.
Yeeeeeew! So stoked you’re back! Great episode. Made me really miss diving in NZ and with you. Fair play to Marcus for jumping in last minute- I can’t believe that snap- unreal!! Also can’t believe you didn’t read the list😂
Fair play though, the way things are going you’ll be national champ by 2032!!!
Sup mate, always good to hear from you. I’ll never forgot some of our missions out of Tairua, so glad to have crossed paths.
I didn’t think I would actually make it this year so neglected to study the fish list 🤭. Signed up in overtime but luckily still some shirts left lol.
Marcus was a beast, that snapper was a stunner.
The dream is winning nz spearfishing nationals with a polespear. If it happens in 2032 I’m flying you over for the party 🎉
@@BlueNeoprene when details are out for next years comp let me know in case I can hook it up🤙
Great video bro. Greatings from Indonesia
Much appreciated, say hi to the dog tooth for me.
Shot bro keep it up
Cheers mate, I’ll definitely try!
Nice catch
Cheers brother, gifts from the moana
Awesome video bro!! Stoked to see your back doing some inspiring work. Always learn lots from you 🙏
Thanks bro, least I can do is try and pass on what I have learnt
Cool vid man.
Thank you MC, I am very glad that you enjoyed!
Good korero on the video bro, agree with you about the RA guns... let go of a roller RA once on a drop off and didn't realise how negatively buoyant they were... finally caught up with it after a 60 ft drop down into the blue. If I'm going with a pipe gun, then its going to be a pathos laser pro or something like that...
Yeah man, not ideal ayy… haha. Probably a few of them sitting on the sea floor. The buoyancy is shocking, not sure how it’s deemed an acceptable product and hundreds of dollars at that.
It would be a good business model, selling heavy ggns and then expensive upgrades to carbon barrels. Except for the fact that’s its very difficult to get your hands on a blank RA carbon barrel.
Most the stuff is good but the rollers annoy me and I’m tired of everybody worshiping rob allen ggns like they are the second coming of Christ. Heavy plastic lol… 😂
@@BlueNeoprene Yeah, I actually bought on the Ermes II trigger release mechanisms, and I'm going to have a crack at building my own gun... I'm not really into rollers, a dude up in Kuwait tested a whole bunch of roller guns in a pool and noted their overall tendency to pull the spear down a bit when releasing, so you always have a to compensate a little for that too... Inverted rollers seem to be better, but I've never tried one. Thanks again for your content dude.
@@Coconautify That's awesome dude, keep us updated on the build! rollers are for sure a pain in the ass occasionally but that's sort of why I like them, lots of variables to work with. Getting my one shooting straight was abit of a process.
One issue I find with roller guns is the wish bone riding up the muzzle when shot, causing the back of the shaft to lift and the front to drop (potentially also the case in the Kuwait testing).
Problem is fixed by using an uneven double wishbone (as seen in my videos). The longer side goes on the shaft and the shorter side is what makes contact with the muzzle. Line connected to shaft makes no contact with muzzle leading to a smooth release (in theory at least)
No credit owed to me for that information however, learnt it from a coatesman videos.
The feeling of building your own weapon and putting it to use will be a great reward. Best of luck my friend
Good to hear youre doing better mate, another banger video!
Many thanks, feeling positive ✌️
God speed
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Great vid 👌🏻 what roller gun are you using please
110 carbon roller. Omer mech, wettie carbon barrel, Aussie power head roller muzzle, RA low profile reel and 7mm RA shaft. Custom jobby
Carbon barrel is essential on rollers imo. Thanks for the question, more than happy to answer any other questions about my baby
Another banging video my bro :) love your work keep it up bro
Thank you Aaron, be down Tauranga 1 day
Love your videos mate keep up the good work !!! Subbed
Thank you, more to come!
Keep out there buddy. Hope to join you at some point.
Entirely possible, where are you based mate?
@@BlueNeoprene I’m in Auckland and new to NZ.
@@nathancipio721 very much possible, you should message me on instagram
@@BlueNeoprene I ll get hold of you somehow mate, thank you.
I messaged you on instagram
my family has a curse which is where every time we go to the hen and chicks we break down and need to call cost guards. edit: its so cool seeing people near where i live its always gives me excitement when i see someone at a location i am near
Thank you Finn. I also enjoy seeing videos from areas that I dive. Hopefully you can break the curse and have a stunner out there!
Awesome boat! Any idea of the make?
Probably a custom job, usually hauling Kina down south I believe. Steel hull goes hard
Dude your wrong about rob allens ahhahaha its bomb proof polyamide (plastic on steriods) and aircraft grade aluminum with a lifetime warranty ? Sounds pretty god-like to me
>God like
>Plastic
Pick one!
I cannot fault the durability; you never ever hear about broken rob Allen's. It does make sense also, as plastic doesn't rust. But personally, I love metal. I think it feels far more legit and premium. Top dollar for plastic will always baffle me, no matter the application.
When I'm diving well, the spears feel like an extension of me. This may sound strange but perhaps a metal trigger mechanism can make you more in tune with the spear. Plastics have extremely low vibrational frequences and do not conduct electricity. If using a metal trigger mech and making contact with the trigger, I imagine the shaft will conduct the energy you are outputting.
If you were a galaxy brain genius maybe you could steer the spear towards fish with your mind! But till then it's personal preference really. And I absolutely prefer metal.
Chur vid bro
Shot Kade my bruvva! Come diving again, I want to see some more sharks 😂
Hey, nice video, as always.
I've just moved up to Whangarei and have started getting into the hobby. It would be great to have a catch up some time or join you on a dive. I've got a drone and a gopro - I'd be happy to just watch, learn, and record stuff to help you out with footage. Feel free to message me on Facebook!
Hey Sam.
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.
However I do not live in Whangarei anymore. Cool place but things did not turn in my favour being there.
I enjoy diving with new people, your clearly enthusiastic so I’d be down for a splash at some point. We should get in touch next time I’m up those ways, northland missions definitely on the agenda