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Live Free Diving’s Freediver Course – Level 1 is a 2-day course that teaches the safety and science behind freediving, as well as how to increase confidence, train your mind, and boost mindfulness.
The course consists of four phases:
On Day 1, you will complete the Freediver Touch/E-Learning Modules and participate in a classroom session to learn about the safety, science, physiology, and psychology behind freediving. In the afternoon, you will participate in a confined water session to learn about safety skills, static apnea, dynamic apnea, and how to make a proper water entry.
On Day 2, you will participate in two open water sessions to practice free immersion (pull downs), constant weight, duck dives, proper buddy procedures, and a rescue scenario at depth. Sessions will be held in the blue water of the Gulf Stream off South Florida, or at a spring fed lake near Fort Lauderdale (weather permitting).
The course tuition includes eLearning, pool fees, open water fees, instructor fees, and certification card upon successful completion.
Freediving classes can be taken by anyone! All that is required is a can-do attitude! The minimum age is 12 years old for the PADI Freediver course. You must be at least 8 years old for the Advanced Snorkeler course.
All student divers must complete a medical history form that asks about medical conditions that could be a problem while freediving. If none of these apply, sign the form and you’re ready to start. If there are any “yes”, your doctor must, as a safety precaution, assess the condition as it relates to freediving and sign a medical form that confirms you’re fit to dive.
You must be comfortable in the water and able to swim.
During our Freediving courses you will learn breathing, mindfulness and relaxation techniques that are used by world class Freediver and are proven to calm the mind and body. Once you sign up, you will also gain access to PADI’s eLearning, allowing you to work on lessons and exercises that will help prep you for Freediving.
During the level 1 course, the average student dives 33’-65’ comfortably with breath holds of 1:30-3:00.
During the level 2 course, the average student dives 55’-80’ comfortably with breath holds of 2:30-4:00
The discomfort is the normal effect of water pressure pressing in on your ear drums. Fortunately, our bodies are designed to adjust for pressure changes in our ears – you just need to learn how. If you have no difficulties adjusting to air pressure during flying, you’ll probably experience no problem learning to adjust to water pressure while diving.
We extensively cover equalizing techniques that are optimal for freediving. Learn tips & tricks to improve, and make equalizing easier.
At least a 50% deposit is required in order to secure your spot.
Because Live Free Diving has the highest commitment to quality courses with small instructor to student ratios we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations on the course. However, we can reschedule your course date with administration fees as follows:
– Reservations can be re-scheduled with no fee with at least 14 days’ notice prior to your scheduled class to allow us time to book other clients.
– Cancellations or re-scheduling reservations less than 14 days notice: will be charged a cancellation fee of $150
– Less than 7 days notice or no notice: will be charged the full price of the booked trip/course. No refunds will be given due to the potential loss of business/expenses incurred.
– For private sessions, cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled date’(s) for the deposit to be refundable. Deposits made in advanced will be subject to a flat rate cancellation fee of $250. This fee will be applied to administrative expenses accrued by LFD and its affiliates.
If for some reason you were not able to complete the open water portion of the Freediver class, you can make it up during future course dates (depending on class size & availability). Just pay for open water fee.
– Although we plan our open water dive sessions from a boat, please note that open water sessions are weather dependent and may change. In the event of inclement weather and/or sea conditions, or conditions beyond our control, this may force us to dive in an alternate land based location for the sole purpose of being able to complete your dive training. In this case, open water sessions will be held at Lake Denton, which is a spring fed lake near Sebring, or make up dates will be proposed.
– Cancellations due to weather will be determined by the captain. The decision to cancel a trip due to bad weather usually cannot be made until a few days before. We will cancel all trips, and go to alternative in land site (Lake Denton) when rough seas and high winds are in the forecast or small craft advisories are in effect.
Using gear designed specifically for freediving will help with your performance and comfort in the water. However, in the level one course you may be able to use snorkeling equipment you already own. If you have any questions about specific gear recommendations, check out our blog on freediving gear. Reach out to us if you have any further questions. We can help you find the right gear, specifically for freediving, that’s the right fit for you!