FREEDIVER
Learn to freedive down to a maximum depth of 20m/66 feet!
This program teaches fundamental Freediving techniques for comfortable enjoyment in the aquatic world to depths of 20m / 66ft. You will also practice Static Apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.
Your PFI Freediver course will cover fundamental topics such as:
• Essential Safety procedures for Breath-Holding at Freediver Level
• Proper Breathing Techniques for Freediving and Snorkeling
• Confined-Water skill development i.e. Static Apnea
• Open-Water skill development i.e. technique for Deep Diving!
• Equalization for Deep Diving
• Equipment for Freediving and Snorkeling
• The fundamental Physics & Physiology of Freediving—what happens to your body at depths!
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
• You’re interested in learning the fundamental techniques of Freediving
• You’re new to Freediving
• You typically dive in the shallows
• You want to dive Safely
• You want to hold your breath Longer
• You want to Dive Deeper
Download and review the PFI medical form. If you say YES to any questions you may need to get doctors approval to take part in the course. Email us if you have any questions about the medical form.
FORMAT / DURATION 2-2.5 DAYS
This course is taught by highly trained PFI Instructors at locations all over the world. The PFI Freediver course includes:
• Classroom Sessions,
• 2 Confined-Water Sessions, and
• 2 Open-Water Sessions.
The schedule and layout/order of these sessions varies slightly by location. The program is typically run over 2/2.5 days depending on the location of your course.
A little bit about your instructors:
-Our staff instructors include National Record holders in freediving and have international experience diving/training/coaching/safetying/spearfishing. They can help in your progression from beginner to competitive athlete.
PREREQUISITES
• Swimming or snorkeling experience
• Good health and fitness – see PFI Medical Form
• 12 years of age with guardian permission
WHAT TO BRING
Rental equipment is available and students get student discount on gear for life!
• Mask & Snorkel
• Full Wetsuit (3mm for warm-water locations; 5-7mm for cold-water locations)
• Weight-Belt
• Fins
• Timing device or Dive Computer
Classroom: Oregon City
Pool: Canby
Open Water: Hood Canal
Friday Classroom 5:00-8:30
Saturday 1/2 day classroom, 1/2 day pool (8:00am-6:00pm)
Sunday Open water arrive @ 9:00am
COST: $550
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