First time diving in Spain - World Spearfishing Championship

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • In the beginning of September, the world spearfishing championship were hosted in Spain, and I was representing Norway.
    We had a couple of days with scouting before the competition, but the conditions shifted to the extend that we had to relearn pretty much everything. Also I've never dived south of Norway before, definitely not an advantage.
    Still, competitions like this is a great way to gather new insights in the sport, and meet old and new friends. Had an absolute blast, and its a memory I'll think of for years to come.
    Hope you enjoy it!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 44

  • @RyanMyersExpeditions
    @RyanMyersExpeditions Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video Aksel!!!

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Thanks Ryan! Are you making one from the comp?

  • @DanielMann
    @DanielMann Рік тому +4

    Great video Aksel! See you in Turkey?

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Thanks! Just saw that you posted an hour before me, excited to see your perspective! I qualified for the team again, but not sure if there will be an European Championship next summer. We’ll see!:)

    • @Axel-jl7nb
      @Axel-jl7nb Рік тому +2

      Two best spearfishing content creators in one place 😮

  • @sporranheid
    @sporranheid 10 місяців тому

    It's the 'taking part' that counts. Well filmed and good story telling. 👍

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  10 місяців тому

      A great experience and find memories for sure, thank you!

  • @zapple5319
    @zapple5319 4 місяці тому

    I like how you said "" the fish here are smaller than in Norway so I did not think twice"" - something along that line

  • @VibekeLundeSteinstø
    @VibekeLundeSteinstø Рік тому

    Så gøy å se Aksel! Og blekkspruter - fantastisk 🙂

  • @pejepeineFuerteventura
    @pejepeineFuerteventura 11 місяців тому +1

    una bonita experiencia y excelentes condiciones en el Cantabrico, un fusil monogoma de 90 es lo ideal en esas aguas

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  11 місяців тому

      Sí, fue tanto hermoso como desafiante. Suena inteligente, pero el mejor fusil es el que has usado más, ¡y este lleva 5 años resistiendo! (translate)

    • @pejepeineFuerteventura
      @pejepeineFuerteventura 11 місяців тому

      @@AkselOrstavik indudablemente, pero seguro que Santi pescó con un 90 o 80, salvo que vayas exclusivamente a dentones o corvinas, los 80-90 son los más polivalentes y prácticos en esas aguas

  • @neilhutton1528
    @neilhutton1528 Рік тому +2

    Respect. It is not easy visiting a new environment and competing with the locals.

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      Definitely not, which made the silver from NZ and bronze for Tahiti incredible to witness! Gonna have to take the hole hunting with me this winter in Norway, ling is too good to only catch once a year;)

  • @budili1
    @budili1 Рік тому

    really good video! mullets are really tricky when it comes to weight hahah. Hope you liked Spain, visit Galicia!

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Thanks:) Agree, especially if you’ve never shot one before! I really enjoyed the spearfishing (even though I struggled), and definitely want to go back!

  • @pathosprospearfishingtunis9371

    Good experience wish you better in the future

  • @PetteriSteigen
    @PetteriSteigen Рік тому +2

    Ser utrolig vanskelig ut å jakte på en helt ny plass etter arter man ikke kjenner så godt til fra før🐠 😅 herlig video. Gleder meg til neste👌

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      Hehe ja det var ikke lett! Gikk greit frem til sikten ble god, da ble det tydelig hvor bortskjemte vi er i Norge😅 Men, det er noe av gleden med disse konkurransene, lærer en hel masse!

  • @g00gle5ucks5
    @g00gle5ucks5 Рік тому

    Good job. Also, I am a great fan of octopus too, don't like eating them because of it.

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man! Yeah I’d have conflicting feelings taking octopus I think, but on the other hand they’re very good. To each their own, as long as it’s sustainable

    • @g00gle5ucks5
      @g00gle5ucks5 Рік тому +1

      @@AkselOrstavik Yeah that's the problem, ain't it. They're bloody delicious :O

  • @Chausinho
    @Chausinho Рік тому

    I think the fish in 4:39 are two "Herrera" (Lithognathus mormyrus) , Nice video

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Thanks! For me, everything that has a shape somewhat like a dentex must be a dentex. Same with the fish I missed at the pier the second day. Seen Daniel Manns struggle for to long, so it imprinted on my brain😅

  • @benfile4253
    @benfile4253 Рік тому +1

    Hey Aksel, where abouts was this? I am from new zealand but i want to come to spain and portugal for spearfihshing :)

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Hey! This was in Laredo, close to Bilbao in the Bay of Biscay:)

  • @Spearfishing-oy4ny
    @Spearfishing-oy4ny Рік тому +2

    Where did you get those orange hard bags for the equipment? What are they called?

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      It’s called Sporttube, they’re amazing for diving gear. Got it from Frivannsliv in Norway, but I think you have to buy from the brand itself from the states

    • @Spearfishing-oy4ny
      @Spearfishing-oy4ny Рік тому

      @@AkselOrstavik Oh tusen tak Aksel. Jeg er i Morokko (correct?). Jeg liker norge og snakker norsk 🤣... I hope I will be able to get it here from the company through international shipping

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      @@Spearfishing-oy4ny Thats correct! Yeah I think it should be fine, just order from the official page I guess:) dont know for sure though

    • @Spearfishing-oy4ny
      @Spearfishing-oy4ny Рік тому +1

      @@AkselOrstavik i tired. They don't shop here unfortunately. No problem. I will try to get it somehow. Thanks for your time

  • @iknoetze
    @iknoetze Рік тому

    Love your content! What is the name of that orange case you use for travel?

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I use a Sporttube size 2, absolutely love it. Daniel Mann has a proper video on how to park it, recommend giving it a watch to see it better:)

    • @iknoetze
      @iknoetze Рік тому

      @@AkselOrstavik awesome thanks! I have binge watched all your vids in the last few days epic content!

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      @@iknoetze Glad to hear, really appreciate it!

  • @Skrimmelskrammel
    @Skrimmelskrammel Рік тому +2

    hva slags undervannskamera bruker du? Og hva slags dykkecomputer?

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Gopro 9 med undervannshus:) kan fås ganske rimelig på Finn! Klokka er en Garmin Descent Mk2s, kombinert dykke- og sportsklokke som jeg svidde av dimmepengene på noen år tilbake:)

  • @sic81
    @sic81 5 місяців тому

    Which company did you go to? Ryanair stopped me from boarding the speargun!

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  5 місяців тому

      That sucks! All the domestic flights in Norway is super nice, and I took Vueling to Spain. Didn't mention speargun, its "fishing equipment" as long as its not pneumatic:)

  • @samuelbalanin331
    @samuelbalanin331 Рік тому +1

    Unfortunately the Mediterranean sea is overfished.

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Yeah, but this was in the Bay of Biscay. Fish in this area, I just wasn’t skilled enough to catch any😅

  • @hansgruber2509
    @hansgruber2509 Рік тому

    You need to find a better place to spearfish like the south Pacific

    • @AkselOrstavik
      @AkselOrstavik  Рік тому

      Its on the bucket list for sure! Have any experience with it?