Freediving

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What Is Freediving?
Why is an article about freediving on a scuba diving website? The two sports have more in common than one might think! Scuba divers who are interested in discovering new ways to explore the underwater world, challenging themselves, or simply improving their scuba diving skills may be interested in learning about the increasingly popular sport of...

7 Types of Freediving
The different types of freediving (apnea) include static, dynamic, constant weight with fins, constant weight without fins, variable weight, and no limits. Learn about the these freediving disciplines and compare and constrast the differences between them.

Freediving (Apnea) World Records as of Jan 2013
The freediving (apnea) world records as of the beginning of 2013 are pretty incredible. Here is a list of freediving records in static freediving, dynamic freediving, constant weight freediving, variable weight freediving, and no-limits freediving.

7 Types of Freediving Equipment (Gear)
Learn about 7 tyoes of freediving equipment. Freediving gear includes masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and as surface support station. Learn about freediving gear, and what makes it different from scuba diving gear.

Freediving Physiology Basics
How does a freediver hold his breath for so long underwater? Learn about the basic physiology of freediving, including the roles of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

About Freediving Guest Author Julien Borde
Julien Borde is a free diving instructor, open water scuba instructor, and technical diver.

Freediving Schools and Associations
Read a list of recognized, reputable freediving schools, including AIDA, FII, SSI and others. This list of freediving associations include links to some of the most common agencies.