The island of Nusa Penida is one of the few places in the world where you can observe a population of manta rays. You can even try diving, freediving, or snorkeling with manta rays! And to be able to appreciate the experience even more, let’s learn a little bit more about these mysterious creatures: how big is the manta ray? Can manta rays sting? What is manta rays’ skeleton made …
In this article, we’d like to talk in detail about our most immersive course: the Master course. It’s not for beginners: you won’t learn how to become a freediver from it. It requires at least a Molchanovs Wave 2 certification or equivalent intermediate level in AIDA, SSI, PADI, or other international systems. And, as you can deduce from the name, it’s designed to help you fully master the skills you …
Static breath hold is one of the disciplines (STA) in competitive freediving and a requirement in many freediving educational systems. But even if you’re not planning to take part in any competitions and successfully got your certification, static apnea is still a useful tool that can enhance your development as a freediver. Read on to find out how introducing it into your routine can make you a better freediver. 1. …
Located just 12 kilometers away from Bali, Indonesia, the lush green island of Nusa Penida is less crowded and less famous. But whether you’re just taking your first steps into freediving or are already an experienced freediver, Nusa Penida can offer something irresistible for you, and here’s what: 1. Warm water and amazing visibility The welcoming waters of Nusa Penida are 27-30°, and the visibility can reach up to 30 …
Freediving is growing more popular every day all over the world, attracting more and more people. People start wondering how to learn freediving for many reasons: some draw inspiration from beautiful underwater videos or documentary movies; some know a freediver or a spearfisher and want to join the community; some, while diving with a scuba, saw “strange” people without tanks diving to the same depths much faster on a single …
Good equalization. These two magic words mean a lot in the freediving world, and almost all small talks in the community are about equalization in diving. Some people can equalize freely and easily from the very beginning of their studies, while for others, it can take years of practice to achieve it. What we can say with 100% of confidence is that everyone experiences troubles with equalization at some point …
Nowadays, freediving is becoming an increasingly popular hobby. A method of hunting practiced since ancient times, now experiencing a revival as an exciting pastime and is often referred to as the fastest growing water sport in the world. Freediving schools are opening all over the world, both in warm tropical countries and everywhere in cities. If you are a scuba diver and prefer to breathe underwater rather than holding your …
Freediving is a young and actively developing sport. It has its own key personalities, terminology, myths surrounding it, and quite a long history. Below, we listed the basic terms, concepts, and definitions in freediving that you should know to speak the same language with your friends and colleagues. General Terms Apnea – The cessation of respiratory airflow or a voluntary breath-hold. Freediving may also be called apnea diving. Breathing – …
The value and uses of freediving has evolved over time. Humans first started freediving to forage the ocean for food and valuable items; that tradition lives on today. For example, for the last 3000 years, Japanese female apnea divers known as the Ama collect seaweeds, pearls, and shellfish. Freediving continues to be practically beneficial to many cultures around the world. When freediving became an official sport, the depth one could …
In this short article, we’ll describe the importance of stretching and breathing exercises for freediving. Stretching is very useful and plays an important role in any sport, because muscle stiffness is generally bad. However, while in other sports stretching may be short and infrequent, it plays one of the most important roles in regular freediving training. We believe every freediver should incorporate stretching as part of their daily routine. 1) …
