The Amateur Spearo, spear fishing in New Zealand - episode 1

Josh James the kiwi bushman goes out into the wild blue for a look, cracking into this spearfishing gig isnt as simple as it seems. I lose my snorkel and my gun, vi is crap and we dont get any Kai, its a learning curve though and no doubt the tables will turn as we do it more often. The ocean is a cruel mistress but treat her with respect and she will in turn, reveal her secrets and give up the goods

[@TheLazerhorse]

Another great vid anyway bro. A good breathing technique I use when free diving bro is to float on the top face down looking at the spot you want to get to(helps if you can see it of course). Slow your breathing right down and relax your whole body (you'll look like a drowning victim from the surface). When your breathing has slowed right down take a big slow breath in and dive. I rekon the key is slow moving when your down there. Don't be in a rush and you'll use the oxygen in your system slower.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

cheers mate, good advice. Im used to rushing as I never used to dive with a belt or fins when I was a kid

[@Holdenshaw]

josh have you had training being a television host cause your a bloody legend at it mate.

[@bradnicholson]

Hey mate, awesome vids you're doing! I noticed your mask was a little fogged, I noticed someone said about the toothpaste.. yer def do that, paste it on and leave for ten min then wash it off. Then each time you go out diving spit in the mask when its dry and rub it in with dry fingers then quickly dip it in the sea water.. no more fog and no need to worry about buying anti fog stuff either

[@robertclarke7274]

When ever did you hear of a bloke reading instructions? Great vid!!

[@SteveWrightNZ]

heya boyo, you must use some sort of inflatable bouyancy compensator with a weightbelt, or ya gunna consume a lot of energy, and that snorkel is actually a safety item kk? thx ;) Set weightbelt for neutral bouyancy with your compensator empty of air. Numero uno trick with snorkling is energy conservation and relaxation, so drop arms and legs on the surface and chillaxe out totally between dives. Neutral bouyancy is water level with eyes when vertical. Learn to flip and descend effortlessly and consume zero energy. Take mind out of go-go-go mode and swap to zen and search mode - calm that mind.. now you can stay under for 35 sec to a minute without too much drama. Love to all..

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Cheers Steve, will give all that a crack, appreciate it. Josh

[@fishmut]

Love your stuff mate, every one starts somewhere, practice makes perfect so they say, keep at it you will fine mate , I’m older fellow myself and the lungs will be the same short of breath but hey just keep doin it and the fish will be on the spear eventually.👍

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yep, had a few dives since this vid was published, cheer

[@dracovenit9549]

"Rookie move" on that snorkle hahaha good on ya.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

rookie as aye, glad I found my gun as well

[@peri123]

could try tucking your snorkel under your mask strap, i don't like those plastic holders

[@MaoriKaitiaki]

Josh James Kiwi Bushman yeah bro sub out that clip and use the bike tube

[@SHNTRU]

love your work mate crack up haha keep it up

[@kahutoko5437]

Hahah good on yu bro !! , yu get that weather vis soon:),

[@shinglehillclimber88]

Good one

[@Rimraz]

Bro id recommend Countdown for a feed next time..... haha love your work though!

[@Rangerswrath]

"all those lung darts" i feel ya pain horse i'm in the same boat as you

[@jase265]

might see ya at wild foods josh will be my first trip to dafeastvill....hope the weather will do its part

[@jamiepain7758]

good stuff

[@Extremefredom]

Classic mate good on ya! Looking forward to Ep 2 and a feed of butters mate! Or do you call them green bone aswell?

[@keatonditchfield8437]

If you haven't seen it already watch: Freediving Breathe Up - How to hold your breath longer I tried it and it doubled my time under water. Maybe it will help you too. Thanks for posting your video! Its great! Honest and entertaining!

[@danssv8]

Hel you one funny bloke man , I'm also just starting of and getting all my gear from eBay in Australia. Where in Nz are you from ? I got some mates at Auckland :-) . Best of luck with your diving , now watch me brewing , cheers mate

[@MaoriKaitiaki]

yeah bro only way to go... get out there and do it. Tip: with your weight belt try and find the right weight that suits you and your new suit. You want to find neutral buoyancy so your not fighting to stay afloat or fighting to get to the bottom, less effort is best. Might want to give the Hawaiian Sling a crack, no fuss no muck around and your probably a lot less likely to shoot your mate while you figure out all the new toys. Chur chur.

[@samallan3356]

What camera are you using? A Go Pro?

[@danssv8]

Mate you might have to shave that wild mow to get a proper seal on your mask and some defogger so you can see better lol :-)

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice.😆

[@Axxo852]

Bloody Good job there josh not the best start to diving but yiu have to start some were keepem video's coming

[@jockbutler6460]

did u have to buy that

[@10rgv]

you might want to rub toothpaste over your lens as it will be covered in silicone particles from manufacture. Should do it to all new masks after a few dives you will just need to do the spit trick.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

cheers Rangi, keep the advice rolling in guys

[@ephraimt1]

Haha, amateur hour. Good 1 Bro!

[@jockbutler6460]

Do I have to pay

[@sandcontour]

use body wash to lube your suit; much better on the skin. I know you're sensitive!

[@jennyfoster1647]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willliam1343]

I would have thought knowledge of your equipment went without saying. Come on James get your shit together mate. Don't blame the equipment for failing if you don't know how to use it. I have never had a problem with my snorkel.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yes well some of us learn as we go - not everyone is born knowing it all aye. Im still figuring a lot of shit out actually...

[@willliam1343]

@@joshjameskiwibushman definitely not a know all. I just think some people can be a little to cavalier sometimes in regards to personal safety. Take care man, don't get too comfortable out there.