Greetings

[AlexD]

Hello everyone
Taking Stepanek's classes in June or July (that's the plan anyways), trying to absorb as much information here as possible

Been working on my (dry) static. My personal best from a few months ago was 4:13...but for some reason I find myself completely unable to reach that mark again, the best I have done in the last few weeks was 3:30 :/

 

[WillUnderwater]

Welcome Aboard!

Which class are you taking and where?

You'll find a lot of information and helpful people here! Also check out the florida freedivers thread!

 

[AlexD]

Heya!

Planning on taking the level 1 in June 27 - 28, if I miss that, then the next one (Fort laud for both). Just waiting on money to come in from a recent project and I am reserving. I had gotten a low volume mask which I used a couple of times snorkeling down in the keys, and I got some cressi long fins. Still need to get the wetsuit, weights and hmm i think that's it. (probably some waterproof watch for now, once I get more into this I will look into a dive computer)

I actually wanted to take one of the off-season classes last year, right around when I bought the fins, and I ended up getting really sick right before that, so was not able to. I am really hoping to be able to also take the level 2 a month or so later if all goes well and enough extra projects land on my lap

 

[cdavis]

Hi AlexD, Welcome to DB.

Where in Florida is Coconut Creek?

Connor

 

[WillUnderwater]

Good luck on your classes! Let us know how they go..

I will be down there next month if all goes as planned taking the Monofin courses.

 

[AlexD]

cdavis: a bit west of pompano beach, north of fort lauderdale.

WillUnderwater: I am planning on taking those classes eventually, I am close enough to that location to take their regular monofin training that happens every other week. There's a chance I might be in that class as well! (if you mean the intro one that is happening April 22nd), being a freelancer it all depends on how good business is this month

 

[WillUnderwater]

I am planning on taking the intro one in May and then the training ones at least once a month. It's only an hour plane ride for me to get there..

 

[agbiv]

Welcome from Texas! Good luck on your training and asperations (pun intended).

 

[AlexD]

agbiv: thanks!

WillUnderwater: wow! that's dedication

 

[WillUnderwater]

agbiv: thanks!

WillUnderwater: wow! that's dedication

It's not too bad, Southwest has tickets for $68+tax roundtrip..If i can find a cheap hotel (or a nice local freediver ) I'll be set!

 

[Salehthefish]

hi and welcome abroad have nice dive and enjoy your stay...