I am new to this site, and joined yesterday. I've only posted one forum before, and I was in a big rush so I did not really get to talk. My name is Chris. I'm just about 5'6' and 120lb. The last post I did was about equipment. Now I need to talk about training. I searced high and low on other sites and found nothing, so now I ask you.
I am a reasonably fit swimmer (do not do compitions) with some diving ability (Have been apena diving as long as I was able to swim, and I'm a scuba diver). I'm 14 yr. old too, rather young for this if you ask me but I love it way too much. My maximum dry static time is four minutes, and have been to a depth of 26 ft. although I have none of the right equipment, and I know I could go much deeper with the right stuff, ten pounds too buoyant with wetsuit[ an educated guess]. I've been told that it is extremely good for my age. I think that it is pitifull because once there, I can only stay about 5-10 seconds!!!
I need suggestions on training for someone my age. I am limited by school[ although homeschooled] because I am spending lots of my spare time studying Marine Biology, Zoology, Ecology,ect. { hopefully I will be able to succeed in my future profession, Marine sciences- I know, not the normal kids dream-. I very rarely visit the local pool or gym too [live near NewportNews VA}. With all that said, I need some kind of home training schedule that you would suggest for me. Basically, all I want to do is to be able to spend extended {minute to two minutes} times observing/exploring the depths of around 50 or so feet with ocassional 100ft constant weight dives. I should be able to freedive when our family goes on a scuba trip. I also would like any tips reguarding the subject -Equalizing,extending times,Tequniques,ect.
Lastly, I just need to say that I am impressed with this site and its store -not saying you should listen to me. I'm just a child! Appreciate any other info as well.
Thanks,
Christopher Mills
I am a reasonably fit swimmer (do not do compitions) with some diving ability (Have been apena diving as long as I was able to swim, and I'm a scuba diver). I'm 14 yr. old too, rather young for this if you ask me but I love it way too much. My maximum dry static time is four minutes, and have been to a depth of 26 ft. although I have none of the right equipment, and I know I could go much deeper with the right stuff, ten pounds too buoyant with wetsuit[ an educated guess]. I've been told that it is extremely good for my age. I think that it is pitifull because once there, I can only stay about 5-10 seconds!!!
I need suggestions on training for someone my age. I am limited by school[ although homeschooled] because I am spending lots of my spare time studying Marine Biology, Zoology, Ecology,ect. { hopefully I will be able to succeed in my future profession, Marine sciences- I know, not the normal kids dream-. I very rarely visit the local pool or gym too [live near NewportNews VA}. With all that said, I need some kind of home training schedule that you would suggest for me. Basically, all I want to do is to be able to spend extended {minute to two minutes} times observing/exploring the depths of around 50 or so feet with ocassional 100ft constant weight dives. I should be able to freedive when our family goes on a scuba trip. I also would like any tips reguarding the subject -Equalizing,extending times,Tequniques,ect.
Lastly, I just need to say that I am impressed with this site and its store -not saying you should listen to me. I'm just a child! Appreciate any other info as well.
Thanks,
Christopher Mills