Getting
Shark Wrangler Endorsement
Given the coy and somewhat
lackadaisical approaches of many divers and guides in the world of sharks, I feel
the need to share some of my gear types and brands with the public. There
are real dangers in working with and around marine predators. Therefore, I
am not only very picky but rigid in my gear choices. MY LIFE IS DEPENDING
ON IT! And I apply this ethic in my testing, review, and endorsement of
such products. I do not mind prototypes or their testing. Pragmatism
RULES!
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ATTENTION VENDORS: I am
currently accepting calls soliciting product placement and sponsorship
for a TV series! Call me immediately. I am accepting offers
on marine vessel instruments, outboard motors, hulls, clothing,
wetsuits, and even my side arm. So, if you want to promote your
company in a national TV series, contact me now with offers as I will
need to work out approval for product placement and trademark appearance
as quickly as possible. You can separately request product
placement in my Youtube videos being produced now. Please, do not
delay. POSTED January 25,
2014 |
I
am currently testing a couple of my own shark deterrent products. I
finished the prelims on one I love but I cannot get the inventor on the phone to
let him know the results, call me dude! I am testing my own
prototype shark attractant for research. I have failed 2 shark deterrents
(much to the chagrin of their inventors) and 2 sets of gloves and glove
materials. The clothe fails bite tests with medium sharks and therefore I
could only recommend their use with small sharks with tiny teeth (where they
were quite effective and comfortable).
I thoroughly test all gear and equipment
before endorsing them. So, don't ask for a simple endorsement based on
money. Have your research and preliminary tests ready for me to review
them. Send those results over first OR (if you are wanting me to do 3rd
party testing as a separate source for comparison) do not reveal any results to
me. I usually offer a apriori opinion on products to advise you of what I
think will be problems, concerns or advantages prior to my testing or use.
I only wish to endorse products that I use myself and can rely on in extreme
situations.
CONTACT ME FOR 2014 TESTING NOW!!! Marketing
for this season is over. So for new products, we will have to shoot for
winter sales at shows. Still, TEST NOW, sell later.
I am still looking for
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Fishing Gear and Tackle for Recreational
Fisherman and for my Survival Fishing Series
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Hats for keeping off sun and repelling
heat
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Dive Knives that are durable and multiuse
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Shirts and pants that are cool and heat
reflective
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Body Armor
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Shark Deterrents
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Shark prods
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Deck Shoes other than shrimp boots that
can handle water while protecting ankles and calves
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Diving protective helmets (the shark
pictured came through a window we left open in that cage and could
have taken my head!)
Terms of endorsement?
Some gear I endorse with compensation, some
because the gear is supplied and more than competent to the application, some
because it is a necessity, and some for free because it is just that important
to the public safety and protection. Terms will depend on the product,
quality, need, company or personal relationship with the producer. Contact
me about your product and we will see. Remember, my criteria are tough as
not only is my butt riding on your product but so is my reputation and
integrity! That being said, I look forward to hearing about your products.
Ken Moran
Shark wrangler