succession of 30 sec dives with one breath

[Andrew the fish]

Hello folks. Like title says, I want to ask about those comfortable short dives with basically no breathing in between. Recently I noticed that I can go long ways doing those short relaxed dives with basically one breath in between. This happens usually when I play with my kid in a pool, doing some silly things, like trying to catch each other's tip of the fin or when my kid is trying to ride on my back - whatever. Point is that I was noticing that I very comfortable with just one breath on the surface to continue. Lately I was also timing those dives and to my surprise them were 30 seconds average. No contractions, although I normally get them when urge to breath is strong. But with those short dives everything is fun and comfort, I surface when I have to breathe and dive again almost immediately. Is it dangerous? I mean, I know everything is dangerous in freediving, but is there any particular hidden rocks there? I am concerned because I think that my usual references may not work during those dives. Thanx beforehand

 

[shrek]

are you asking as someone just playing in a pool or are you looking at doing this at a training level
if you are looking at getting more serious the first thing you need to do is find a dive buddy and get educated on how to safety and rescue each other then you can start playing around with all the different drills and exercises
it's definatly a lot more fun and relaxing knowing your buddy has got there act togther and can cometently safety you

 

[azapa]

typically with training you will be able to do an continuous series of 1:00 static holds with just one breath between. what is a "breath"?, what is "static"? what is someone watching you properly while you do these activities? Those are things you will learn on a freediving course and/or training with good buddies.

Canada has some way cool freedivers, including World Record level chaps. Google freedive canada.

 

[Andrew the fish]

I actually just did dry static series of 1:10 holds on one breath to total of 16 minutes. I guess "wet dynamic" 30 seconds holds are good then. Now, after reading on a subject I guess this is more of CO2 build up, somewhat safe I suppose. I was mostly concerned about my mental state and that sence of well-being, naturally made me think about possible impaired judgement.

Thanx for safety lecture by the way, you both.

 

[azapa]

actually, you should find the wet statics easier. this cool thing called mammalian dive reflex helps along the way. good luck and train safe.