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  1. Chad Carney

    New to spearfishing. Where's a good place in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes this thread is old but the answers to the question are not. Tenneco Towers are 105 ft/ 32 m and deeper with strong current. The structure starts at 69 ft / 21 m and has been in the Gulfstream since 1985. I started running charters in 2000, but moved hear in 2017. Here's a photo of the...
  2. Chad Carney

    Tenneco Towers/ Hammerhead Reef

    Hey jmike, I have resumed my charter business in Ft Lauderdale, and could take you to the Tenneco towers on Friday the 29th. That is the date you were looking for, correct? If you are still looking for a charter please email me at chad.carney@yahoo.com. Don't Private Message (PM) me. Or text me...
  3. Chad Carney

    Movie Night @ Florida Freedivers Thurs. 10-16 7pm - All Welcome!

    ******* It's movie night! ******** Palm Beach Freedivers - Club Social - at Florida Freedivers Here's a pic of Art & Don Pinder, the stars of our headliner sling spearfishing movie from 1955. Everyone's welcome to stop by Thurs. night at 7pm! 905 US1 Lake Park, FL. 33403 (West Palm Beach) Chad
  4. Chad Carney

    Free Lobster Seminar - West Palm Beach - Florida Freedivers - Tues evening July 15

    Florida Freedivers is having a Free Lobster Seminar for beginning hunters in West Palm Beach on Tues July 15th at 6:00pm. This will include a slide show and video as well as tips on how to catch Spiny Lobsters. Space is limited so please call 561-848-0678 to reserve your spot(s). Attached...
  5. Chad Carney

    Free Lobster Seminar - West Palm Beach - Florida Freedivers - Tues evening July 15

    Florida Freedivers is having a Free Lobster Seminar for beginning hunters in West Palm Beach on Tues July 15th at 6:00pm. This will include a slide show and video as well as tips on how to catch Spiny Lobsters. Space is limited so please call 561-848-0678 to reserve your spot(s). Attached...
  6. Chad Carney

    HEADHUNTER, Guerrilla Sling creator at Florida Freedivers PBF Club meeting Thurs 7pm

    Brad Thornbrough of Head Hunter will speak at the Palm Beach Freedivers club meeting this Thursday June 19th at 7pm, at Florida Freedivers in West Palm Beach. (905 US1 Ste A, Lake Park, FL 33403) 561-848-0678. This event is open to all interested divers. Come on down and check out the newly...
  7. Chad Carney

    HEADHUNTER, Guerrilla Sling creator at Florida Freedivers PBF Club meeting Thurs 7pm

    Brad Thornbrough of Head Hunter will speak at the Palm Beach Freedivers club meeting this Thursday June 19th at 7pm, at Florida Freedivers in West Palm Beach. (905 US1 Ste A, Lake Park, FL 33403) 561-848-0678. This event is open to all interested divers. Come on down and check out the newly...
  8. Chad Carney

    WooHoo! Florida Freedivers is having a Sale!

    I joined Florida Freedivers in March of this year and would like to welcome all divers to our store in Lake Park, (West Palm Beach) Forida. So... we're having a big sale to kick off this Summer! Thursday through Saturday, May 29th through 31st, from 10 am - 5 pm. We're jammed with the nations...
  9. Chad Carney

    Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

    Here's the article from the Sun-Sentinel: Spearfishing pioneer Art Pinder dies at 84 Growing up in Miami, he made history with his underwater achievements January 7, 2014|By Steve Waters, Sun Sentinel Legendary spearfisherman Art Pinder made history with his underwater achievements. But...
  10. Chad Carney

    Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

    Thanks for your post Sam! I bet you have a copy of Last of the Blue Water Hunters too, by Carlos Eyles? That's the book that got me wondering about Art Pinder's disappearance from the limelight for about 20 years. I looked for news about him in the dive stores I visited as a rep in FL. He...
  11. Chad Carney

    Art Pinder - Spearfishing Legend - King of Sling

    My friend Sheri Daye sent a text this morning saying our ol' buddy Art Pinder just passed away. Art was 84 years young and he will be greatly missed! Thanks Art for everything you shared with us! Chad Here's some places where you can see more about Art Pinder Florida Skin Diver - Art...
  12. Chad Carney

    The Blue Wild -- Feb 22 and 23, 2014 -- Ft. Lauderdale

    The Blue Wild is always the first show I look forward to in the new year, and it gets better... every year!! See you all there! Chad The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo "The Diving Event of the Year in Florida!" February 22 & 23, 2014 Broward County Convention Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
  13. Chad Carney

    Don Pinder, 1954 National Spearfishing Champion & World Record Holder RIP Mar-24-2013

    See this post about a quiet spearfishing champion and largest ever world record holder. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/passings/450302-don-pinder-1950s-nationals-champion-passed-away-today-3-24-13-rest-peace.html#post6687817 Don Pinder, (on the right) my deepest respect! Chad
  14. Chad Carney

    Don Pinder 1950's Nationals Champion passed away today, 3-24-13. "Rest in Peace."

    Re: Don Pinder -- rest in peace I never met Don Pinder, but his youngest and more celebrated brother Art told me much about him and his oldest brother Fred, including that he so much looked up to both of them. After the three brothers won the 1954 Nationals Championship, Art said "It's a...
  15. Chad Carney

    FREE Freediving Seminar - Deerfield Beach on Feb 22nd

    I'm giving a freediving seminar this Friday, come on by if you'd like. Chad FREE Freediving Seminar at Dixie Divers - Deerfield Beach, on Fri. Feb. 22nd from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM This Intro to Freediving is an overview of the sport including information about freedive safety, efficiency...
  16. Chad Carney

    Interested in Free Diving I Need Help/ Tips

    There is not a lot of freediving going on in the Orlando or central Florida area. Only a couple springs allow freediving. I've done it at Troy and Blue Springs at Orange City. A much better idea would be to come down to SE Florida. We go out all the time in Pompano Bch, Deerfield Bch &...
  17. Chad Carney

    how do you exhale on surfacing

    The first 3 exhalations after surfacing should be about half exhalations only, followed by normal full inhalations. They are called recovery breaths or hook breaths. This way the diver does not have a sudden drop in blood pressure possibly leading to a black out. Also much positive buoyancy is...
  18. Chad Carney

    The Blue Wild in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    It's just 4 more days now... I'll be there Saturday!
  19. Chad Carney

    Miami teen dies Freediving & spearfishing in Keys

    Thanks Johnoly. Below is the official story: A good diver always carries a knife when diving, especially spearfishing and freediving! Chad Miami Teen Died Spearfishing In Upper Keys « CBS Miami MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Family and friends are remembering South Florida teen who died in a...
  20. Chad Carney

    The Blue Wild in Fort Lauderdale, FL

    I've only missed one of The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expos and plan to be helping out at this next one Feb 23 & 24 2013! Here's a link to a bunch of photos of the first five shows Past Blue Wild Expos - since 2006 I hear you Dan. Sheri's Blue wild show is making a big difference...
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