Excerpt from Spearotek Website:

SpearoTek, Inc. Announces Sole U.S. Distributorship of Industry-Leading Beuchat International

LAKE WORTH, FL —December 26, 2008— Today SpearoTek, Inc. announced a groundbreaking partnership with France-based spearfishing equipment market leader Beuchat International. The partnership enables dealers across the country to immediately have access to hundreds of products previously unavailable to U.S. markets. SpearoTek, Inc. is a leading U.S. wholesaler of worldwide spearfishing and freediving gear, while Beuchat has, for more than 60 years, revolutionized the sport. The partnership brings Beuchat’s experience directly to dealers throughout the United States and will go a long way toward bringing the sport into the twenty-first century for American divers.

“We are thrilled to bring Beuchat spearfishing equipment to U.S. dealers,“ said Richard Meder, president of SpearoTek. “In particular, we are looking forward to introducing the Marlin Carbone Elite, the speargun used by Pedro Carbonell, triple World Champion, who has not stopped boasting about it. In addition, the Mundial Camo wetsuit—an open-cell neoprene, titanium suit—will be a new top-of-the-line camouflage wetsuit that spearos will be very excited about.“
The sport of spearfishing has steadily gained popularity in the U.S., and demand for the best gear is now higher than ever. Until now, however, many of the innovations and technologies readily available in other countries have remained unavailable to U.S. enthusiasts. SpearoTek has positioned itself to address this gap, and the partnership with Beuchat is a prime example of how SpearoTek is revolutionizing the sport in the U.S.

“At SpearoTek, we spend our nights scouring the equipment available outside of the U.S. that fills in the gaps of what is available here,“ said Ulises Suarez, vice president of SpearoTek. “Once we find the very best gear, we spend our days testing it and not by trying it out in the community pool.“ SpearoTek uses a network of spearos around the country to extensively test every piece of gear before bringing it to market. When unable to find a product they are seeking to bring to market, SpearoTek, Inc. is also set up to manufacture it in-house.

SpearoTek, Inc. is a leading wholesale distribution company for the most innovative spearfishing and freediving equipment from around the world. The Company offers U.S. dealers gear previously unavailable in the U.S. by negotiating partnerships with leading manufacturers world-wide, as well as manufacturing its own equipment. Through extensive research, development and testing, SpearoTek, Inc. is first when it comes to bringing cutting-edge spearfishing technology to U.S. markets.

Founded in the 1930s, Beuchat International is the worldwide market leader in the fields of scuba diving and spearfishing. Distributed around the world into 80 countries, Beuchat has been involved in the development of all aspects of underwater activities including the invention of both the isothermal diving suit and the “Jet Fin,“ a product used by military and commercial divers around the world.

COME VISIT – - THE BLUE WILD – - FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, FEB. 7 & 8, 2009! by Sheri Daye

The Blue Wild Seminar and Expo has been held twice before, and we are now planning the third time around — on Feb 7 and 8, 2009. This popular event is growing and turning into an international event. Once again, it will be held at the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame www.igfa.org a beautiful facility just 2 miles from the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, airport.

You might also want to visit Miami Beach for the exciting night life, or you might want to stay one more weekend and attend the Miami Boat Show www.miamiboatshow.com.  Of course, you may just want to do some diving, as February is actually the best time of year for spearfishing in South Florida and the Keys. The winter brings in groupers, cobias, and other desirable fish.

We have an interesting variety of speakers and workshop leaders: Kirk Krack, Carey Chen, Dimitris Kollias, Dr. Terry Maas, Joseba Kerejeta, Ray Powell, Pipin Ferreras, Manny Puig, Steve Callahan, Bouncer Smith, Art Pinder and many more. We have subject matter experts who will teach workshops in tying bands, bluewater rigging, cleaning/cooking fish, knot tying, emergency first aid at sea, freedive/blackout safety, underwater videography, and several other interesting and practical topics.

Many vendors will be attending, including Jay and Julie Riffe, Mark Laboccetta, Roger Yazbeck, Pelagic Gear, Costa del Mar, and many others. In addition, there is a raffle for charity with a great chance of winning very desirable prizes.

One of the biggest benefits of the Expo is the camaraderie that results when passionate spearos from around the world meet each other. The fun-filled atmosphere is conducive to a good time, and all the speakers remain to talk to the crowd on a personal level.  For more information, or to register, check out this website - www.thebluewild.com

NAME: Kekahi Arakaki
FISH: Moi
WEIGHT: 2.36
LOCATION: South Oahu
DATE: 12.21.08
WEAPON: Lance Ohara 7-1/2’ polespear
FROM: Shore

SYNOPSIS: While swimming alongside the rocks, (more…)

NAME: Kimi Werner
FISH: Weke Ula
WEIGHT: 3.16
LOCATION: Lanai, Hi
DATE: 12.06.08
WEAPON: Aimrite 95
FROM: Boat

SYNOPSIS: I dropped down in about 50ft. (more…)

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NAME: Jordan Kilkenny
FISH: Ulua, Island Jack (Yellowspot)
WEIGHT: 15
LOCATION: South Kona
DATE: 02.17.08
WEAPON: Riffe 4x
FROM: Shore

NAME: Curtis Yoshikane
FISH: Weke (Yellowstripe Goat Fish)
WEIGHT: 1.65
LOCATION: West Oahu
DATE: 07.03.08
WEAPON: HAtch Art Customs
FROM: Shore

NAME: Andy Mau
FISH: Parrotfish, Spectacled (Fantail Uhu)
WEIGHT: 11.71
LOCATION: Kaneohe, Oahu
DATE: 07.24.06
WEAPON: 3 Prong
FROM: Boat

NAME: Angela Bettua
FISH: Parrotfish, Spectacled (Fantail Uhu)
WEIGHT: 10.4
LOCATION: Kaneohe Bay, Oahu
DATE: 03.04.07
WEAPON: 55″ Wong Hybrid
FROM: Boat

NAME: Jasen D. Kaya
FISH: Striped Mullet
WEIGHT: 4.23
LOCATION: Diamond Head, Oahu
DATE: 11.29.07
WEAPON: Beuchat Marlin 95 cm
FROM: Shore