Show notes   NSP:118 Ricardo Raposo | The BrasilaSpearo   This episode covers Ricardo’s spearfishing experience from soup to nuts. Ranging from his Father teaching him some original spearo concepts to tossing his children a mask and snorkel, you’ll have to listen to learn about everything in-between!   Big thanks to Ricardo for sharing his spearfishing experience with the NS community!   Important Moments   05:00 Introduction Rio De Janeiro, and what being a spear there implicates. His father is a prominent figure in his early spearfishing experiences! Ricardo has been spearing since about 10 years old! He’s currently passing on the talent to his daughter starting with a snorkeling trip to Mexico in Playa Del Carmen! If we could all be so lucky to have a Pops like that!   10:00 Early struggles spearfishing Learning hunting techniques – practice, trial, and error Diving in an informed location – marine conservation in Brazil is relatively new Learned early on to look for groups of spearos – a tip from Noob Spearo! Learning how to hunt Parrotfish! Learning how to deal with sharks…!   26:00 Memorable catches The fish I’m most proud of, a hunt in Indonesia, staying at a Surf Resort. Giant Trevally, no reel, no buoy, the fish was pulling me down. It was an absolutely epic fight! Ricardo also enjoys hunting (and eating) Grouper; they’re a big target species in Brazil.   35:00 Veterans Vault: The Importance of Being Safe “I never knew about the risks involved when I started, but listening to other spearos and spearo communities has really informed me about how unsafe my diving actually was.” Keeping the snorkel out of mouth during dives Tips Concentration and rest – “When it’s too easy, it’s time to stop” Meditate/relax prior to, and during dives. Lower your heart rate. Proper knife positioning is important – you never know when you’ll have difficulty accessing your tools during a dive Always dive with safety-conscious buddies! Even though we always know we are supposed to do so, we often slip into bad habits Pay attention to your bottom times, and always, *always* exercise proper top time Sustainability – a proper code of ethics is always a good idea. Look after your environment, pick up after yourself, and above all be a good steward of wildlife and natural resources Be selective about hunting, follow your instincts and only shoot what’s legal and proper Use the whole fish (Whole fish cookbook made by some blokes in AUS)   52:00 Equipment Bag New Hammerhead Mask w/GoPro mount on the top. Had some issues initially, but I finally got it working properly. Composite OMER fins, generic dive knives, and recently got a new gun. RIFFE travel gun that deconstruct with a threaded shaft that also comes apart.   57:00 Connecting with Ricardo Find me on Instagram! Noob Spearo Partners + Promotions Ted Harty’s Roadmap to Frenzel – Get full access to the Roadmap to Frenzel equalizing class (If you can’t frenzel in 30 days, get a full refund!) 15% Discount Code go to NoobSpearo.com/Ted . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS!   Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available!   Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $20 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range .   . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing     How to Spearfish : use the code NOOBSPEARO to save!   Spearo Immersion Online freediving classes @ 28-day Freediving Transformation. Want to increase your bottom time? Want to lower your comfortable operating depth?  Want to increase your breath hold? In 4 weeks, you can transform your physiology to improve your performance as a free diver.  Learn the proven strategies competitive free divers use to strengthen their performance. Equalization Masterclass.  If you are free diver who struggles to equalize your ears in the 15-30 ft range this course is the answer. 14 videos discuss every equalizing problem and coach you through the difficulty. Say goodbye to Valsalva and hello to Frenzel and make equalizing easy. Tuesday Ted Talks Freediving. 19 one-hour live Instagram episodes where I discuss a variety of freediving topics and answer peoples question live on Instagram. Free online courses – How to take a 20-30% bigger breath and how to make the mammalian dive reflex work for you. – Free online safety resource. View all of Ted’s online freediving classes @