Performance Freediving or DiveFit

[Smartpart]

Looking to take one of the classes. Any inputs on which?

 

[monkeyhatfork]

both seem pretty good, divefit is probably similar to pfi since Martin used to be with pfi. Divefit is cheaper but pfi offers more locations, both are highly regarded, I'm taking a pfi course cause I wan't to go to Kona. Both companies have promo videos on youtube you can check out. Both are good about answering questions if you email them.

 

[ILDiver]

I'e heard good things about both. I'm taking the FIT course in April. I don't think you can go wrong with either. One of the guys I've dove with took the class from Martin and said it was a great experience. I can wait to meet Paul Kotik, he seems to have an interesting sence of humor! I'm looking forward to a good time and lots of learning!

 

[wes]

I have been instructed individually by both Martin and also by Kirk and Mandy and can say FOR SURE you will like either course that you choose. Imagine it is like getting a golf lesson from Tiger Woods, you know FOR SURE it will be fun and interesting.

Cheers Wes

 

[jome]

I have only experience with Martin / FIT but would highly recommend it. He's just one of those people who "has it". I don't mean the knowledge, results and whatever - lots of people have that. But the experience as an instructor and some natural talent also in that area (verbal communication, breaking things down into concrete examples, visualization, spotting and correcting errors).

Plus he's just a cool guy all in all. As is Paul, don't be intimidated by his deeperblue persona

 

[cdavis]

Either will be excellent, no matter what your skill level or area of interest. Having taken the PFI course with both Martin and Kirk teaching, my impression is that it is best at making fairly knowledgeable divers much better. Martin seems to be pitching his effort more at a wider range of skills. If you have limited experience, Divefit might be the best of two very good options.

Connor

 

[azapa]

I have just done the divefit II course and was very very impressed by the quality and professionalism.

 

[OceanObsessed]

I just took the FIT Level II course too. I came home from the course with pages and pages of tips & tricks that I will be using from this day forward. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's really a great course. I already signed up for the Level 3 course.

 

[Paul Kotik]

Just FYI, folks: "divefit" is just the web URL for Freediving Instructors and Trainers, otherwise known as FIT. There ain't no company called "Divefit" !

FIT's Level II course is well-suited to experienced, proficient freedivers as well as to the newbies. FIT's students are mostly South Florida residents, mostly quite experienced. Year-round diving here lets one's experience accumulate quickly!

I'm going tomorrow, in fact. Should be cool - a wrecked oil platform in about 30-35 meters.

 

[GreekDiver]

I took the PFI class and was very happy with the class. I hit 42m in PFI class. Kirk and Mandy are a class act and awesome teachers. I plan on trying Martins class so im signing up for the FITIII class in the summer. Im more of a spearfisherman than a freediver so i dont know how much that class will benefit me. I'm sure it will be fun though.

Paul,

What do they teach in FITIII class vs FITII? Im sure many people have this question.

Thanks,

Harry

 

[Smartpart]

thanks guys, i think im gonna take the fit course. i nevr hear of anyone taking the level one. is that just for like peole who have never put on a mask or what?

 

[azapa]

You had better ask that question via the contact email of the respective companies. Personally I would dare to say that level 2 requires fair experience and comfort in the water, where as Level 1 does not.

 

[kelp princess]

hello smartpart,

i just got back from the PFI intermediate course in Kona and it was fantastic.

i think you can't go wrong either way. Mandy, Kirk & Martin are all very accomplished, knowledgeable and super nice people.

i was thrilled with the level of personal attention PFI gave me and amazed at my own personal progress because of their instruction. i am going to
continue with the next PFI level (advanced) - i'm hooked!



kp

 

[monkeyhatfork]

I'm taking the Kona PFI intermediate course in feb. super excited, last week when I was about to register for it I found the course was being auctioned on ebay to raise money for Divers alert network, so I ended up getting the class for about half the price. Now I can afford a new suit

 

[billieball]

My hubby and I took the FIT Level II course in September, and have since become obsessed with freediving. Less than one month after taking the course in Ft. Lauderdale, we flew BACK down for some more practice with another class (we live in North Florida)! We're going again in February, and are also taking Level III in Kona later on. Anyway, as you can see, I am an avid supporter of FIT. Our entire lives have changed as a result of the course. Seriously. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's true! Exercise, diet, priorities...we've even begun to rethink our career choices. Okay, maybe we are a bit too addicted...but dammit, we're having fun and imparting on our children the joys of freediving. I am a science diver, and have to use SCUBA for investigations/research. Needless to say, I much prefer freediving...it just isn't very useful for surveying or retrieving evidence. By the way, I think PFI would be a good choice, based on what I've heard from others. But I can only speak from what I know, and what I know is that FIT rocks!!!
Our class video is on youtube, and is entitled "Fall Ball."
--Billie Ball

 

[RAapnea]

I'm taking the Kona PFI intermediate course in feb. super excited, last week when I was about to register for it I found the course was being auctioned on ebay to raise money for Divers alert network, so I ended up getting the class for about half the price. Now I can afford a new suit

Ahhhhhhh so you were the one that snatched that auction from right under my nose.......... lucky:waterwork