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Friday, December 20, 2013
6 Speargun Safety Tips
Although a speargun can be used for fun and
sport, you must remember that it can also be a dangerous weapon that can cause
injury to the handler and to those around them if it is not used properly. This
is why it is so important to take note of the 5 safety tips I would like to
share with you today.
Firstly you should always remember to only
load your speargun when you are underwater. If you do so before you dive you
could accidentally trigger the gun and shoot yourself or someone else
accidentally.
Before you leave home, or at the very least
before you get into the water check the gun over. You may have done so after
your last dive, but damage can occur in transit or storage so make this part of
your routine. If you do see any signs of damage that cannot be repaired on the
spot with parts you or a teammate have on you, then it is better to come back
another day to dive than to risk your safety.
Before you load your gun, ensure that you
have the safety on. No matter what others say you should not make any modifications
to the safety that is there for the protection of you and other divers.
Before you fire you should be sure of how
far you want the spear to travel. The reason for this is that you can then be
clear about anything that is in the path of your fire line and can move
appropriately if necessary so as to avoid injury to others who are diving at
the same time as you.
Be aware that your gun has recoil and hold
it accordingly. Make sure you are familiar with the recoil and take someone who
is experienced if you are not as being unaware or careless could mean you come
out of the water with broken teeth, bones or even damage to the oxygen mask you
are wearing. This of course is something you will want to avoid at all costs,
especially if diving deeply.
Make sure you have the proper knowledge as
to how to take care of your speargun.
When you come out of the water you will probably just want to get home
after a long day, however you should ensure you rinse thoroughly with clean
water and dry it in a place that is not in the suns light as this could cause
unnecessary damage. When you remove the rubbers from the shaft it is advisable
to store them in a fridge so that they are kept in the best condition possible.
Sound like something you want to get into? Remember to check out this post if you want to learn more?
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