is it of any use in spearfishing . I am currently using a weight vest along with a weight belt with a combined weight of 5 kilos in the summer for diving anywhere from 5 to 15 meters , if i were to use this instead of a weight vest would i have any benefits since it looks to be pretty uncomfortable when deep diving as it rests directly on the chin possibly inhibiting the equalization proccess
Hi mate, Yeah you can use them in spearfishing, it's obviously a personal preference really. You'll be limited to how much weight you can comfortably fit in a neck weight compared to a weight vest though. From experience I find neck weights pretty comfortable when spearing and don't notice it's there after a while. It does drop when head down onto your chin a little but it doesn't interfere with equalisation. Makes for a nicer duck dive and descent too. The main drawback for spearfishing is it reduces how far you can turn your head to look around - albeit nothing massive. I've yet to try out a weight vest but I'd expect vests to be more comfortable and it won't restrict head movement. The benefits would be its a cheaper alternative to a weight vest, smaller and easier to put on/ take off.
@@OceanicMatt thanks for the quick reply man i wasnt planning on putting a lot of weight anyway about 2 kilos same as you show in the vid i will definitely try it though perhaps it will be even more comfortable than the vest i have in addition to being safer since its simpler thanks for the helpful video
@SpyridakisSpearfishing No worries! 2kg is a good weight or 1.5kg. Still takes a bit off the waist and isn't too thick. If you get the fit right it's pretty comfy and you'll barely notice it. Worth trying out and if it's not for you, just put the lead shot back into the weight vest! Let me know how you get on!
If you ever make another one I'd put another inner tube around the first one. At some point you'll likely have a (small) tear, resulting in the lead shot pooring out. The pool owner won't like that very much. :) The shrink tube is a lot better thanthe electrical tape that's often used though!
Very good point! So far I've not had any leakage issues, but it's inevitable really isn't it! I'll try an extra inner tube though when I have to make another! Another thing I've seen people use are fabric sleeves that go over the tubes. My next one I might even try using a silicone tube rather than an inner tube. I avoid electrical tape since I started using shrink wrap! Much cleaner!
Nice video, I am gonna do it now.👍
Thanks! Hope it goes well! 🤙
Awesome!
Very good thanks 🙏
Thank you! I got my lead shot from eBay, but fishing tackle & dive shops will sell it, Amazon too!
@@OceanicMatt Amazing, thank you 😀
Nice one! Cheers for this. My instructor had a homemade one as was keen to make my own. Super helpful.
Cheers Ben! Glad this has helped! Definitely worth doing, especially if you don't want to shell out £40+!
is it of any use in spearfishing . I am currently using a weight vest along with a weight belt with a combined weight of 5 kilos in the summer for diving anywhere from 5 to 15 meters , if i were to use this instead of a weight vest would i have any benefits since it looks to be pretty uncomfortable when deep diving as it rests directly on the chin possibly inhibiting the equalization proccess
Hi mate,
Yeah you can use them in spearfishing, it's obviously a personal preference really. You'll be limited to how much weight you can comfortably fit in a neck weight compared to a weight vest though.
From experience I find neck weights pretty comfortable when spearing and don't notice it's there after a while. It does drop when head down onto your chin a little but it doesn't interfere with equalisation. Makes for a nicer duck dive and descent too.
The main drawback for spearfishing is it reduces how far you can turn your head to look around - albeit nothing massive. I've yet to try out a weight vest but I'd expect vests to be more comfortable and it won't restrict head movement.
The benefits would be its a cheaper alternative to a weight vest, smaller and easier to put on/ take off.
@@OceanicMatt thanks for the quick reply man i wasnt planning on putting a lot of weight anyway about 2 kilos same as you show in the vid i will definitely try it though perhaps it will be even more comfortable than the vest i have in addition to being safer since its simpler thanks for the helpful video
@SpyridakisSpearfishing No worries! 2kg is a good weight or 1.5kg. Still takes a bit off the waist and isn't too thick. If you get the fit right it's pretty comfy and you'll barely notice it. Worth trying out and if it's not for you, just put the lead shot back into the weight vest!
Let me know how you get on!
@@OceanicMatt will surely come with an update as soon as i get in my summer suit again and get to try this once again thanks a lot
@@SpyridakisSpearfishing Awesome! Good luck and thanks for watching 🔱🤙
If you ever make another one I'd put another inner tube around the first one. At some point you'll likely have a (small) tear, resulting in the lead shot pooring out. The pool owner won't like that very much. :) The shrink tube is a lot better thanthe electrical tape that's often used though!
Very good point! So far I've not had any leakage issues, but it's inevitable really isn't it! I'll try an extra inner tube though when I have to make another! Another thing I've seen people use are fabric sleeves that go over the tubes. My next one I might even try using a silicone tube rather than an inner tube. I avoid electrical tape since I started using shrink wrap! Much cleaner!