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In what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a dive float, and in what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a kayak?

I was fully trying to understand the ranger suit! haha. I take it you were on scuba based on the fins?

I only kayak when I know I'm going somewhere beyond where I'd feel like swimming to. Not to mention, most of the northern coastal spearfishing honey holes are near cliffs which means launching a kayak is near impossible. I've lowered my kayak down 15 foot cliffs before and roped it back up =P Not fun.

Nope, just snorkeling.  I went out today and whacked six pike.

I can see how a cliff launch would be easier with a dive float than with a kayak!

Access, Access, Access 

Kayak will get you into more remote places with minimal work,
Shoredive locations are usualy difficult to get to or overwhelmed by other divers.

Since abalone closed i dont even use a board anymore, i just clip the fish into my weighbelt and gun.

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The only sketchy thing about that is what happened to us last weekend. 3 huge sealions were buzzing us trying to steal the fish off our belts. Seals try too but more playfully and are more timid. Sealions are like "hey, I want those, Im going to come get them now...and maybe dislocate your arm in the process" haha. So we like to have a dive bag to throw them in on a float/kayak somewhere. It's super sketchy having a giant beast coming in hot =P

In what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a dive float, and in what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a kayak?

I was fully trying to understand the ranger suit! haha. I take it you were on scuba based on the fins?

I only kayak when I know I'm going somewhere beyond where I'd feel like swimming to. Not to mention, most of the northern coastal spearfishing honey holes are near cliffs which means launching a kayak is near impossible. I've lowered my kayak down 15 foot cliffs before and roped it back up =P Not fun.

Nope, just snorkeling.  I went out today and whacked six pike.

I can see how a cliff launch would be easier with a dive float than with a kayak!

Access, Access, Access 

Kayak will get you into more remote places with minimal work,
Shoredive locations are usualy difficult to get to or overwhelmed by other divers.

Since abalone closed i dont even use a board anymore, i just clip the fish into my weighbelt and gun.

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The only sketchy thing about that is what happened to us last weekend. 3 huge sealions were buzzing us trying to steal the fish off our belts. Seals try too but more playfully and are more timid. Sealions are like "hey, I want those, Im going to come get them now...and maybe dislocate your arm in the process" haha. So we like to have a dive bag to throw them in on a float/kayak somewhere. It's super sketchy having a giant beast coming in hot =P

I get harrased by seal lions at most shoredive locations, the key to scaring them off it to get underneath them and swim up at them  and push them or give em a quick poke.

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In what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a dive float, and in what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a kayak?

I was fully trying to understand the ranger suit! haha. I take it you were on scuba based on the fins?

I only kayak when I know I'm going somewhere beyond where I'd feel like swimming to. Not to mention, most of the northern coastal spearfishing honey holes are near cliffs which means launching a kayak is near impossible. I've lowered my kayak down 15 foot cliffs before and roped it back up =P Not fun.

Nope, just snorkeling.  I went out today and whacked six pike.

I can see how a cliff launch would be easier with a dive float than with a kayak!

Access, Access, Access 

Kayak will get you into more remote places with minimal work,
Shoredive locations are usualy difficult to get to or overwhelmed by other divers.

Since abalone closed i dont even use a board anymore, i just clip the fish into my weighbelt and gun.

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The only sketchy thing about that is what happened to us last weekend. 3 huge sealions were buzzing us trying to steal the fish off our belts. Seals try too but more playfully and are more timid. Sealions are like "hey, I want those, Im going to come get them now...and maybe dislocate your arm in the process" haha. So we like to have a dive bag to throw them in on a float/kayak somewhere. It's super sketchy having a giant beast coming in hot =P

I get harrased by seal lions at most shoredive locations, the key to scaring them off it to get underneath them and swim up at them  and push them or give em a quick poke.

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No kidding?? I always heard that poking them agitates them.

In what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a dive float, and in what circumstances do you prefer to dive from a kayak?

I was fully trying to understand the ranger suit! haha. I take it you were on scuba based on the fins?

I only kayak when I know I'm going somewhere beyond where I'd feel like swimming to. Not to mention, most of the northern coastal spearfishing honey holes are near cliffs which means launching a kayak is near impossible. I've lowered my kayak down 15 foot cliffs before and roped it back up =P Not fun.

Nope, just snorkeling.  I went out today and whacked six pike.

I can see how a cliff launch would be easier with a dive float than with a kayak!

Access, Access, Access 

Kayak will get you into more remote places with minimal work,
Shoredive locations are usualy difficult to get to or overwhelmed by other divers.

Since abalone closed i dont even use a board anymore, i just clip the fish into my weighbelt and gun.

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The only sketchy thing about that is what happened to us last weekend. 3 huge sealions were buzzing us trying to steal the fish off our belts. Seals try too but more playfully and are more timid. Sealions are like "hey, I want those, Im going to come get them now...and maybe dislocate your arm in the process" haha. So we like to have a dive bag to throw them in on a float/kayak somewhere. It's super sketchy having a giant beast coming in hot =P

I get harrased by seal lions at most shoredive locations, the key to scaring them off it to get underneath them and swim up at them  and push them or give em a quick poke.

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No kidding?? I always heard that poking them agitates them.

Only if your face to face, if your underneath them they feel vulnerable.

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Sorry, kinda off topic, very cool thread.
Are seal bombs still a thing?  weighted M80's
we use to get them from the commercial fishermen off the docks buy trade barter. 

Thanks,
Ice

Just updating this thread with a video I recently made. Hopefully the video serves as a tool for those newer to the dive community.