Speargun Maintenance: 5 Simple Tips
Make Your Speargun Last Longer: 5 Essential Speargun Maintenance Tips 🔱
A quality speargun is an investment. Whether you’re reef diving or chasing bluewater species, proper speargun maintenance ensures your gear performs reliably dive after dive.
The truth is simple: a speargun is only as good as how you treat it. Look after it properly and it will outlast most other gear in your kit.
The good news? Maintaining your speargun doesn’t require complicated tools or expensive servicing. Just a few simple habits can dramatically extend the life of your equipment.
Here are five essential speargun maintenance tips every diver should follow.
1. Rinse Your Speargun After Every Dive
Saltwater is the number one cause of wear on spearfishing equipment. Salt crystals can build up in the trigger mechanism, shaft, and rubbers, causing corrosion and reduced performance over time.
After every dive, rinse your speargun thoroughly with fresh water.
Pay special attention to:
- Trigger mechanism
- Shaft and spear tip
- Rubbers / bands
- Reel and line components
Even a quick rinse immediately after leaving the water helps prevent long-term damage.
2. Let Your Gear Dry Completely
One of the most overlooked speargun maintenance steps is proper drying.
Before storing your gear, allow it to air dry completely. Storing wet equipment traps moisture inside the mechanism and handle, which can lead to corrosion over time.
The best approach is to:
- Hang your speargun vertically
- Store it in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid sealing wet gear in bags
This simple habit keeps your equipment in top condition.
3. Store Your Speargun Properly
Where you store your speargun matters more than most divers realise.
The best storage method is:
- Out of direct sunlight
- In a cool, dry location
- Hung vertically or laid flat
Direct sunlight can weaken rubbers and degrade materials over time, so protecting your gear when not in use will significantly extend its lifespan.
4. Inspect Your Speargun Bands Regularly
Your speargun rubbers (bands) deliver the power behind every shot, so keeping them in good condition is essential.
Before heading into the water, quickly inspect your bands for:
- Small cracks
- Fraying or splitting
- Loss of tension
- Wear around the wishbone
Replacing worn rubbers before they fail ensures your speargun continues performing at its best.
5. Lubricate the Trigger Mechanism
Salt residue can slowly build up inside the trigger system after repeated dives.
Applying a small amount of lubricant occasionally helps keep everything operating smoothly.
A light spray lubricant on the trigger spring can:
- Prevent corrosion
- Maintain smooth trigger release
- Extend the life of internal components
Just remember — a little goes a long way.
Built to Last
High-quality spearguns are designed to perform under demanding conditions. Aimrite spearguns are engineered for durability, precision, and reliability in the water.
That’s why every Aimrite speargun comes with a lifetime warranty. When gear is built properly and maintained correctly, it should last for decades.
Take Care of Your Gear — It Will Take Care of You
Spearfishing gear takes a beating in the ocean. Saltwater, sun exposure, and constant use all add up.
But with just a few simple maintenance habits you can ensure your speargun stays reliable for years.
Remember:
• Rinse after every dive
• Dry completely
• Store properly
• Inspect your rubbers
• Lubricate moving parts
Follow these five rules and your speargun will stay ready for the next big fish.
See you in the water 🐟
