Coates-Float Blackfin v9

Description

The Coates-Float Blackfin v9 Spearfishing float offers a tried and tested, effective alternative to the orthodox torpedo float commonly used by divers.

Its primary aim is to prevent sharks, seals, and dolphins from pilfering fish off your stringer, a frustratingly common occurrence along the South African coastline.

Secondarily, the Coates-Float Blackfin v9 aims to protect you, the diver. If sharks are discouraged from devouring your catch, they remain calm. However, once they’ve feasted on your fish, they become frenzied and unpredictable, posing a danger to divers.

A third objective is to create a float that is more functional, lightweight, streamlined, and practical than conventional setups.

An example of an early version of the Coatesfloat in use.

When divers have fish on their stringers and sharks are around, they’re compelled to stay vigilant to safeguard their catch. This constant anxiety persists throughout the dive. However, when using the Coates-Float Blackfin v9, these concerns are alleviated. While sharks may still patrol the area and detect the scent of your fish, they can no longer see them in the water, a crucial factor in their hunting behavior.

Divers can concentrate on hunting effectively, knowing their catch is secure. Their focus remains on finding quality fish, rather than being split between hunting and protecting already secured fish dangling on their stringers.

This, in turn, keeps divers calm and relaxed, essential for extended bottom times and productive spearfishing.

From a construction standpoint, these floats are highly streamlined and easy to tow behind a diver, reducing exertion and fatigue. Gone are the days of dragging a bag of crayfish and gamefish against the current, wasting precious energy. These floats offer minimal parasitic drag even when fully loaded (maximum tested weight 70kg), allowing for easy swimming from spot to spot.

Moreover, second guns, flashers/torches, and energy drinks can be stored on top of these floats while swimming out to the drop-off, further reducing drag and conserving energy.

The Coates-Float Blackfin v9 is also highly functional, doubling as a dive bag and a fish float. Diving fins and extras can be stored in the bag during the long walk down the beach to the point of entry, eliminating the risk of losing gloves or fin guards during the early morning trek. Canvas shoulder straps enable convenient carrying of gear and fish on your back to your car after the dive, with an internal key loop ensuring your car key stays safe.

Weighing just 2.4kgs, these floats are robust and lightweight, capable of withstanding heavy ocean conditions on the KZN Dolphin Coast. Crafted from high-quality materials by professional fitters, they come with a guarantee against manufacturing faults.

From a visual safety perspective, the float bags are brightly colored, and upon request, a diver down/bright orange flag can be installed for enhanced visibility.

In conclusion, losing quality fish to sharks is a frustration shared by all. We wake up early, travel long distances, and invest time and money to harvest quality fish for our families, only to have them snatched away. It’s a waste of a fish’s life, time, and resources.

 

Testimonials:

“The Blackfin fish float is a game changer”
– Sean Burns

“First dive with the float yesterday and it paid for itself. 2 big greys and a black hassled me ..we dived till after 19.00 . That’s normally not a option.”
– Brett Dickson

“Deadly with the current, reef up and hold onto the back while you breathe up“
– Mike Karon

“The black fin had been christened.  Not a gamefish but still very lekker to carry gear and dive with little drag”
– Sean Burns

“Loved the float, very easy swimming in and keeps the fish right out the water”
– Craig Heslop

“All i can say is that the Blackfin float was put to the test properly and didnt flinch”
– Andrew Johnson

 

The above are testimonials from divers currently using the Blackfin Fish Floats.
Get yours now and guarantee never to lose another fish to the pesky taxman.

 

Key Features

• Heavy duty front strap glued and sewn with 2 x shark clips
• 1 x Rear shark clip
• Backpack straps
• 2 x top lanyard straps
• Strong YKK Double zipper
• Heavy duty reflective mesh upper
• Heavy  duty PVC construction
• Internal Key loop
• Lightweight
• High Visibility

 

Dimensions

L 170cm x W 60cm x H 10cm (overall)
145cm x 45cm (internal)
+ 40l internal volume
34l pontoon volume
Dry Weight 2.4kg