Hi pals - new freediver here, just completed the AIDA2 pool course, and psyched to keep those skills up til I get back to warm waters next winter (am holding off on completing the open-water AIDA2 here in the PNW till, oh, maybe August?
Meantime, looking to connect w/other folks to practice skills with til then - is anyone else doing pool training in Seattle?
Also, I'm looking for advice on a freediving wetsuit. My Mares 2.5mm (scuba) suit wasn't warm enough even for our pool training, after a couple of hrs (it's also a bit baggy), but I don't think I'll need all of 7mm for open-water summer diving here - or will I?
I imagine I'll need to try a few on, but there's only one small shop anywhete near here - how do others manage? Do I just grit my teeth and shell out for a custom suit?
So happy to happen across this group!
Warm regards to all -
berta
Meantime, looking to connect w/other folks to practice skills with til then - is anyone else doing pool training in Seattle?
Also, I'm looking for advice on a freediving wetsuit. My Mares 2.5mm (scuba) suit wasn't warm enough even for our pool training, after a couple of hrs (it's also a bit baggy), but I don't think I'll need all of 7mm for open-water summer diving here - or will I?
I imagine I'll need to try a few on, but there's only one small shop anywhete near here - how do others manage? Do I just grit my teeth and shell out for a custom suit?
So happy to happen across this group!
Warm regards to all -
berta