Last January I was down in Gili T (small Island near Bali... total paradise) and discovered a Total Apnea beginner free diving course. Took it and got down to 11 meters. Honestly it was a bit disappointed b/c the others in the class easily hit 20. I have problems equalizing.
Regardless, I loved what I was able to do (11m still ain't shabby), and plan to hit it up hard again this coming January in Thailand. I just found here looking for basic training info that I can do in the meantime.
At this point I want to work on my breath hold, some basic equalization tech (found this: on equalizing), some swim techniques that I can work on in the pool, and find out what basic gear I should collect before I head down to Thailand. Though by far equalization is priority for me, as I know it's my crux.
Glad I found this place! A clearly very big, and very well established forum for free diving info. Tons of great info! Can't wait to kill more time in the office reading up!
Regardless, I loved what I was able to do (11m still ain't shabby), and plan to hit it up hard again this coming January in Thailand. I just found here looking for basic training info that I can do in the meantime.
At this point I want to work on my breath hold, some basic equalization tech (found this: on equalizing), some swim techniques that I can work on in the pool, and find out what basic gear I should collect before I head down to Thailand. Though by far equalization is priority for me, as I know it's my crux.
Glad I found this place! A clearly very big, and very well established forum for free diving info. Tons of great info! Can't wait to kill more time in the office reading up!
