Rene Potvin's Article on Freediving Equipment

Eduardo Godinho's Recommended Dive Gear 2007

"My ultimate goal when freediving is to be completely oblivious of all my gear. I try and choose equipment that once in the water I don't think about again, so comfort and reliability are important factors. So is quality, in the long run something that is built well is much cheaper then something that needs to be replaced often."

Julian Allen-Ellis's Recommended Dive Gear 2007

"When choosing my spearfishing gear I am aiming to maximise comfort and familiarity so I can ignore the equipment and enjoy my diving. Ultimately I want to feel like I am swimming in the most natural and relaxed state possible. If I get to trust a gun, mask or whatever and it proves to be reliable then I stay with it. Getting the weighting neutral for the depth I am targeting is important for a stealthy, long dive and so I like to wear as little neoprene and lead as possible."

Ray Klefstad's Recommended Dive Gear 2007

"I am somewhat frugal, so I look for the best quality gear at a reasonable price. I rarely buy the absolute best available. I try to avoid redundant purchases by buying quality gear the first time instead of first buying inferior gear, then upgrading later. If I can't get the best gear, either because it is unavailable or too expensive, then I will try to make it myself. I sometimes make compromises by choosing the best bang-for-the-buck where large increases in price, beyond what I choose, give very little in return. I usually research items through literature and personal recommendations before I purchase. I often buy used when it I can get a better quality item (e.g., boat, car, truck) for much less. For those listed below, you can assume I like what I have unless I add a note such as 'looking for something better.'"

Luiz Antonio Pereira (Ted)'s Recommended Dive Gear 2007

"The gear must be an extension/addition to your body so you can overcame our shortcomings underwater (except air, of course). Comfort is the name of the game."