Dry Apnea - with Noseclip or Without?

[ShallowGuy]

Dry apnea makes majority of my training.

I focus mainly on static holds and apnea walk or mix of both. Now, I perform them all without a nose-clip. As I started to hit bigger numbers in both I started to questioning my performance. Do I involuntarily breath -in making all the effort easier? I decided to wear a nose-clip for few attempts and they were far from the best.

I realize of course nose-clip on my nose is something I'm not used to so it might be a reason for worse performance. Especially as it causes lack of concentration and relaxation.

Do you guys use nose-clips during all your dry training? Do you think you can effectively prevent "cheating" without one?

I've noticed that while nose-clip prevents from involuntary inhale it stops from exhaling as well, which sometimes comes "handy" during struggle phase.

I appreciate any thoughts on topic.

 

[Bussard]

I need a nose clip to prevent air escaping during dry statics, mostly FRC. I use a plastic one which is more comfortable for long use.

 

[Bill]

It's just what you feel best with or as near to competition as you can get. Losing a little air or inhaling with full lungs won't help much. Some of my best wet statics were done no nose clip, no mask. Don't feel comfortable like that any more.

 

[ShallowGuy]

Thank you for answers.

I keep training just like I did before, no nose-clip. I guess water will verify all.

 

[Apneaddict]

I train and compete with a noseclip... But when I throw on a mask and go spearfishing and get into contractions, sometimes I try to "lean" on my noseclip with the pressure but quickly realize its not there when I blow out a half liter of air.