Freediving and yoga in SE Asia?

[mannyzuniega]

Chris,

I have a Riffe's long freediving fins and a mantis riffe mask. Is this enough for training? i read from the website about fluid googles but havent tried using it.

Manny

 

[cjv]

Hi Manny,

The fins and the mask is okay. I have that same mask under the original brand name Aqa/Gull Mantis. Not so low volume though but the fit is perfect. I should have brought it when I took the lesson. The low volume mask I brought with me leaks so I had to borrow one from Wolfgang, a Superocchio type mask. Bring a snorkel as well.

Don't forget to bring a wetsuit. Preferably a freediving wetsuit. I'm using Spetton. Wolfgang once said to me "Only warm freedivers are good freedivers".

Maybe one of these days, we can dive and spearfish together.:friday

Cheers/Safe diving,

 

[mannyzuniega]

Chris,

Thanks a lot. I will bring my snorkel along with my mask. I have 2 types of wetsuits 3mm mares-full body and 0.5mm scubapro full body (both are no hoods). Maybe this is enough for beginner. What about weights? maybe i cant bring a lot due to airline restrictions.

I love reef spearfishing too, haven't tried bluewater hunting, i cant hold breath longer and cant stay deeper. Thats why i want to learn with the worlds best freediving instructor. Anyway where are you living in P.I.?

Manny

 

[cjv]

Hi Manny,

No need to bring weights. They have lead weights at the Club Serena dive shop (Aquaholics). If you have a rubber weight belt bring it with you.

I'm living in Davao City, P.I.

Cheers/Safe diving,

 

[mannyzuniega]

Chris,

Big thanks for your informative post. Im longing for a summer vacation in P.I. I have scuba buddy now living in GenSan, while my scuba instruction is from Davao. Hoping someday we will meet and have spearfishing adventure.

divesafely