NSP:312 Depth Progression with Mark Davies from Karma Dives

NSP:312 Depth Progression with Mark Davies from Karma Dives

Depth Progression for Spearfishing: EQ, Technique, Safety & Training with Mark Davies (Karma Dives) On the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek talks with Mark Davies from Karma Dives (Hervey Bay) about safe depth progression for spearfishing and freediving, focusing on why divers plateau and how to move from 10m to 15m, 20m and beyond. They cover equalisation troubleshooting (tongue positions, head-angle training, pulsing/warmups, balloons), refining technique and streamlining, disciplined surface intervals, and the added risk of spearing versus line diving. Mark shares cautionary blackout/samba stories, warning signs of pushing too hard, and practical training ideas like pool sessions, walking apnea, stretching/diaphragm flexibility, hydration, and gear considerations such as low-volume masks and appropriate fins. Mark also outlines his Maldives depth-progression retreat (ending with tiger shark dives) and mentions upcoming spearfishing retreats. Important Times 00:00 Depth Progression Teaser 00:42 Shoutouts and Trips 02:21 Sponsors and Welcome 03:27 Mark Davies Background 04:19 Freediving Inspiration 08:03 Teaching and Mindset 12:59 Sharks and Big Catches 19:52 Safety Before Depth 23:13 Blackouts and Pool Lessons 31:23 Beginner Depth Barriers 32:58 EQ Techniques and Drills 36:51 Lifestyle and Hydration 39:55 Confidence and EQ Discipline 45:25 Continuous Equalizing Debate 46:46 Breaking Past 10 Meters 48:11 Technique for 10 to 15 50:17 Surface Intervals and Safety 53:02 15 to 20 Training Tools 54:18 Stretching to Prevent Squeeze 57:45 Warmup Dives and Mindset 01:01:55 Team Diving at 20 Meters 01:04:16 20 to 25 Slow Progression 01:07:29 Gear Choices for Depth 01:11:03 Hypoxia Warning Signs 01:14:33 Leg Strength and Fin Power 01:19:43 Maldives Retreat Breakdown 01:28:26 Wrap Up and Next Episodes Links Mentioned, Partner Links and More 🌐 Website: https://karmadives.com.au/ 📱 Instagram:@karmadivesshop 📱 YouTube: @noobspearo 🌊Instagram: @noobspearo 🤿Sail x Spear Charter Information and Booking Spearfishing Courses, Retreats, Charters and Adventures (with Noob Spearo) Adreno Spearfishing – Buy your spearfishing equipment here. Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 Old Man Blue | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Spend $300 or more at oldmanblue.com.au and use code NOOBSPEARO for a free vinyl filleting apron! Aqualyte Hydration | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO Noob Spearo MAD GEAR | Merch for Frothers Audible.com Get a free audiobook along with a 30-day trial here. Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing Dog & Gun Coffee | 10% Off Discount Code: NOOB10 HohnkeOutdoors.com - 20% off with code NOOBSPEARO 50 Patrons are powering the Noob Spearo Monthly - find out more HERE 3500+ frothers are subscribed to the Floater Email Newsletter - find out more HERE

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NSP:209 Western Australia Episode 2 | Spearfishing Records, Taxidermy & Tagging | Vin Rushworth

NSP:209 Western Australia Episode 2 | Spearfishing Records, Taxidermy & Tagging | Vin Rushworth

Interview with Vin Rushworth Today's interview is with Vin Rushworth! Captaining a research vessel for Fisheries in WA, records keeper for the AUF and an inanely talented spearo, here is a diver with ...

16 Nov 20221h 14min

NSP:208 Western Australia Episode 1 | Aussie Reels, the Bali Mask +++ | Barry Paxman

NSP:208 Western Australia Episode 1 | Aussie Reels, the Bali Mask +++ | Barry Paxman

Interview with Barry Paxman! Today's interview is with Barry Paxman! The legend himself, the creator of Aussie Reels, he's been spearfishing for 60 years and has some epic stories to share from his ti...

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NSP:207 Australian Spearfishing Champions 2022 | Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald

NSP:207 Australian Spearfishing Champions 2022 | Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald

Live Interview with Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald Today's interview is with 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald! Get an inside look into a national spearfishing comp...

26 Okt 20222h 12min

NSP:206 Sub-Arctic Shetland Spearing with @souls_untapped |  Josh Halley

NSP:206 Sub-Arctic Shetland Spearing with @souls_untapped | Josh Halley

Live Interview with Josh Halley | @souls_untapped Today's interview is with Josh Halley aka @Souls_Untapped from the Shetland Islands! Describing your dive spots as "Sub-Arctic" doesn't always spur th...

19 Okt 20221h 22min

NSP:205 Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann

NSP:205 Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann

Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann! Today's LIVE interview is with Daniel Mann and we are cooking seafood at Adreno Brisbane! Join us for tips and tricks from Daniel as we process, cook and eat som...

12 Okt 20221h 25min

NSP:204 Spearfishing Safety | Freediving, Emergencies & Boating | Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion

NSP:204 Spearfishing Safety | Freediving, Emergencies & Boating | Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion

Live Interview with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion at Adreno Brisbane Today's interview is live from Adreno Brisbane and is with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion and we talk ...

5 Okt 20221h 45min

NSP:203 Brisbane Spearfishing | Gear, Training & Community | Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert | Brisbane Bullsharks

NSP:203 Brisbane Spearfishing | Gear, Training & Community | Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert | Brisbane Bullsharks

Interview with Michael Heitzman & Ben Eckert Today's live interview is with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert of the Brisbane Bullsharks! We talk all things Brisbane spearfishing, gear and training! Both...

28 Sep 20221h 18min

NSP:202 Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels with James Sakker

NSP:202 Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels with James Sakker

Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels Today's live interview is with James Sakker and we go through the top 20 spearfishing YouTube channels as voted by the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook! Spearos g...

22 Sep 20221h 37min

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