Noob Spearo Podcast NSP:301 The Deep Man Behind DiveR | Ray Powell
Jul 1, 2025
01:38:01
Interview with Ray Powell
Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray's known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few laughs.
Important times- 00:00 Intro
- 04:14 Ray Powell's Early Spearfishing Memories
- 06:14 Founding of DiveR Australia08:55 A Tragic Spearfishing Incident
- 12:53 Spearfishing Safety and Risks
- 21:27 A Dangerous Encounter with an Irukandji
- 29:52 Decompression Sickness in Freediving
- 39:08 Challenges of Deep Diving, Hydration and Nutrition
- 48:03 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving
- 01:03:04 Innovations in Diving Equipment
- 01:07:13 Wetsuits and Weight Considerations
- 01:08:56 Fin Rails and Stability
- 01:09:42 Shorter Blade Fins
- 01:10:33 Fin Width and Customization
- 01:11:25 Innovations in Fin Materials
- 01:17:46 Foot Pockets and Energy Transfer
- 01:19:22 Diver Australia and Custom Designs
- 01:25:45 Spearfishing Experiences and Favorite Companions
- 01:26:50 Dream Fish and Spearfishing Philosophy
- 01:30:03 The Future of Spearfishing Media
- 01:32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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