RIFFE: Craftsmanship Rooted in Experience
With over 40 years of wood speargun building experience, RIFFE stands as a beacon of craftsmanship and reliability in the world of spearfishing. Navigating the intricacies of working with wood—a beautiful yet challenging material—RIFFE has honed the speargun manufacturing process. Our commitment to quality and performance is more than a promise; it's the essence of the RIFFE way.
Jay Riffe: A Pioneer in Spearfishing
Watch the journey unfold in JAY, the mastermind behind RIFFE's legacy. Starting spearfishing at ten, Jay Riffe swiftly rose to become the Pacific Coast Champion by age twenty-two, setting three World Records with his handcrafted wooden spearguns. Recognizing the need for silent, powerful, and accurate spearguns, Jay combined his professional machine tool engineering with a passion for spearfishing, creating iconic teak wood and metal spearguns.
From Garage to Global Recognition
Today, RIFFE INTERNATIONAL, INC. remains a family-owned and operated business, continuing Jay's legacy of crafting durable, accurate wood spearguns for the Silent Hunter. Beyond spearguns, we take pride in offering a range of diving accessories for novices and experienced divers alike. Our goal is simple yet profound: to produce high-quality products for the diving and spearfishing enthusiast.
Conservation as a Core Philosophy
RIFFE's commitment extends beyond craftsmanship; it's a philosophy of resource conservation. Jay's vision, shaped by the impact of spearfishing competitions, led to a commitment to take only what is needed for consumption. This ethos guides us in producing high-quality, sustainable spearfishing and diving equipment, encouraging selective diving for the preservation of our underwater ecosystems.