I'm really glad I found this forum. Sorry for the basic q's, but I've yet to find a decent Freedive FAQ on the net. I'm an experienced scuba diver, but none of my dive buddies know anything about freediving (I know I should not scuba & freedive on the same day)
I'm very new, I've only dared to reach 10m in the ocean (i'm sure i could go further once I have time, a line, and a buddy to watch me), so lately I've just been practicing stationary breath-holding in a pool.
1. Apnea is another word for freediving, correct?
2. What is static?
3. What is a samba and where does this word come from?
4. Must I maintain a slow, steady ascent rate?
5. Is it okay to surface with air in my lungs or should I exhale as I ascend?
6. Let's say, I took ONE breath from a scuba regulator at depth, is that dangerous?
7. Can I get the bends freediving?
8. I've heard hyperventilating can be good and bad. Should I do it?
9. If not, what should my breathing pattern be like before a dive?
10. How long should I rest between each dive?
I tried the search function, but could not find all the answers I was looking for. I have no teachers here, but I have experienced the awesome feeling that is freediving. I also realise how dangerous it can be if one is misinformed, so anything else you feel u should add is most welcome.
thank u,
rush.
I'm very new, I've only dared to reach 10m in the ocean (i'm sure i could go further once I have time, a line, and a buddy to watch me), so lately I've just been practicing stationary breath-holding in a pool.
1. Apnea is another word for freediving, correct?
2. What is static?
3. What is a samba and where does this word come from?
4. Must I maintain a slow, steady ascent rate?
5. Is it okay to surface with air in my lungs or should I exhale as I ascend?
6. Let's say, I took ONE breath from a scuba regulator at depth, is that dangerous?
7. Can I get the bends freediving?
8. I've heard hyperventilating can be good and bad. Should I do it?
9. If not, what should my breathing pattern be like before a dive?
10. How long should I rest between each dive?
I tried the search function, but could not find all the answers I was looking for. I have no teachers here, but I have experienced the awesome feeling that is freediving. I also realise how dangerous it can be if one is misinformed, so anything else you feel u should add is most welcome.
thank u,
rush.