Welcome to Spearfishing School Part 14 of our 80+ part series written for people new to spearfishing. This blog is free for my readers and so is access to Spearfishing School during the beta stage. If you learn something here, sign up for our email list and share this page with someone that is looking to learn about spearfishing. It is a free way to say thanks.
Better than what?
…better than a nylon weight belt. In a pinch a nylon belt is ok but not ideal.
Rubber weight belt for freediving
The stretch is why rubber weight belts are better
The elasticity allows for a snug fit. When descending, a rubber belt will stay in place. A nylon belt will become loose the deeper you go and could fall down to your arm pits as you descend. Nylon belts become loose at depth because your open cell suit compresses and nylon does not. If you wear a rubber weight belt correctly (on your hips and snug) the stretched rubber will compensate for the temporary loss in your diameter. Everything stays in place. If you dive with a nylon belt now, you may have noticed your weight move. That is caused by the same shrinking suit phenomena.
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Freediving, Spearfishing, and the related topics discussed here are inherently dangerous. Participating in any freediving activity exposes one-self to the risk of death and/or permanent injury. The content of this site is provided as personal entertainment only. Although portions of the content may be perceived as instructional, do not depend upon it as such. The following article is not intended as a replacement for proper training in any water sport activity. There are no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied that the information contained at this site is accurate, correct or reliable. You are responsible for using your own good judgment. We urge you to seek proper instruction from a qualified and certified agency before attempting any sport requiring breath hold freediving.
