New Diver looking for Someone to show the ropes too

[Woogie]

Hey everyone! I was directed here by Whopperhead. I'm looking to finally act on my interest of free diving. I'm a complete newbie and I was wondering if there is anyone around Chicago (I'm 1hr north) who might be willing to teach me the ropes of free diving.

I unfortunately can't make the training in Black River Falls in June. However, I still would still rather learn from someone with experience than go solo (which would probably be disastrous). Feel free to message me if you're willing to help out!

 

[Whopperhead]

See, I told you there was more activity on Facebook.........

 

[Woogie]

See, I told you there was more activity on Facebook.........

Haha, good call! Seems the general consensus is to take the class in July.

 

[Hurlow]

Hi Woogie,
I'm not qualified to teach you the ropes, and do recommend taking the class. If you are able to, I'd be happy to dive with you occasionally around Chicago areas. I've completed a course and have all my equipment.
It seems to be extremely difficult to find freediving 'buddies' in the Chicago area- I'm about 1hr south next to Haigh Quarry.

 

[Woogie]

Hi Woogie,
I'm not qualified to teach you the ropes, and do recommend taking the class. If you are able to, I'd be happy to dive with you occasionally around Chicago areas. I've completed a course and have all my equipment.
It seems to be extremely difficult to find freediving 'buddies' in the Chicago area- I'm about 1hr south next to Haigh Quarry.

That seemed like the general consensus. I signed up for the class in July in WI, however it was cancelled due to lack of sign ups. So I'm not sure when I'll actually get to go to a class now!

 

[Bill McIntyre]

It could be that most people were put off by the tile. I read it as a new guy wants to show the ropes to others. I'd rather learn from someone with experience.

 

[baiyoke]

+1 on the title

 

[Hurlow]

That seemed like the general consensus. I signed up for the class in July in WI, however it was cancelled due to lack of sign ups. So I'm not sure when I'll actually get to go to a class now!

Very frustrating- the same thing happened to me last September up in Wisconsin. I ended up getting private instruction while on vacation in Hawaii.
I'd be happy to go sometime later in the summer, though I would be surprised, with all the free divers who go up to the festival in Wisconsin, if nobody was willing to give you a few pointers during that weekend if you went up.

 

[Woogie]

+1 on the title

Haha, I didn't realize that until now! Oops!