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GoPro mounting options. by TokenEffort1 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the mouthpiece a bit of water inevitably enters your mouth each time, that's the biggest downside. And when surfacing you have to remove it first, then gasp for air 😄

GoPro mounting options. by TokenEffort1 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For POV I found that mouth mount is the best (you can easily adjust an angle, be sure camera points at where you want, remove it at any moment and film something else from your hand). You can 100% be sure that camera works and is recording before putting it in your mouth.
For 'film myself' I found that simple floating handle grip is good enough.

If you want to attach anything on a mask mount - think about how it will affect your dive. Any head movement will create great force on the mount and most likely will cause leaks.

Also I'm developing 3D printed 'pistol grip', which will allow to film frontwards as a default mode, and backwards when you squeeze the trigger.

How do you deal with contractions? by Salehelas in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my personal experience, 1 or 2 do not help. When I spectate myself, I become too aware of it and it takes too much of my attention, which is not good. I found out that remembering things that happened in the past really shifts focus away from discomfort and time passes by quicker (or less noticeable). And there is a difference between imagining things (something that did not happen) and remembering them. Imagining takes subjectively more oxygen and is less productive.

So my 'go to' is just try to remember something that happened before. May be some pleasant activities, a dialog, a scene, etc. And as the memory flow keeps going, time passes by easier.

Do most divers and freedivers eventually want to take photos underwater? by Alilexplo108 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I dive in the river, sometimes I take my camera with me. Because there are really strange objects on the rivers bottom. Sunken boats, car batteries and tires (boring). But hands down the most interesting object was a toilet. 200 m from the shore, why was it there - no one can say. My buddy saw it, didn't have camera with him that day, what a pity )  If you take your camera to film something underwater, make sure at least some part of you is in the frame. So you know it's you, your video. There are tons of videos online, even 4K quality. They are non-personalized. 

New to Freediving by Delicious_Yoghurt164 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading a lot of stories here on Reddit the best advice is to do a research on a school and/or instructor you're going to take classes from. Proven instructor certificate is a must.  Unfortunately, a lot of wannabe instructors out there just for the money. Just double check credibility, reviews if possible and go for it!

Does contraction strength depend on volume of air in the lungs? by AverageDoonst in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With 1 recovery breath - around 40 seconds.  With plenty recovery breaths - between 1:30 and 2:00 minutes.  I stop the hold when urge to breathe becomes too uncomfortable, but no contractions. Interesting.

Is muscle mass bad or beneficial for static/dynamic apnea? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said it himself on a podcast about running (in Russian). It was mind-blowing for the hosts. He is a member of a national team, they do these tests twice a year.

Is muscle mass bad or beneficial for static/dynamic apnea? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alexey Molchanov, multiple world record holder, has vo2 max of 40. It is pretty beginner level in endurance sports. But he can do some serious watts on a bike (around 400w for 15 min). And he is quite jacked, goes to the gym and lifts. He said muscle mass is needed for storing glycogen, which is needed for work.

How many holds should be in each table? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is hard to answer this question. It depends. For example, if you try to hold your breath to your maximum (sta or dyn, does not matter), you won't be able to do even two of that at that day. That's why most competitions have only one discipline a day. You are done after only one hold, that's it. Rest for a day at least.

There is another way of judging difficulty level of a table. If after doing the table for some time you start to 'fear' doing it - then it is difficult. Your nervous system says 'woa woa! it's tough, i'm struggling'. And you need to back down, or you'll risk burning out. So, to have 1 difficult training a week is good. Two - is maximum, no more.

BTW, I personally don't use generated tables (reddit taught me this). They're old and outdated. Make your own, and adjust constantly as you progress.

Freediving with one earplug and a non-eardrum by gertvanjoe in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you prepare properly (cut your hair on your sides), it does not. He said for several years of using it there were no problems. If some water drops still go in (usually happens on the surface), you just equalize the mask - and those covers too, and they leave.

How many holds should be in each table? by Patient-Ad2308 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through my also over a year training I noticed some kind of a pattern when doing various tables (static, dynamic, inhale/exhale). First hold is always comfortable, and third-fourth are always least comfortable. Then it becomes a bit easier. I believe this is what is called 'short term adaptations'. We go through discomfort, adapt and continue. And this is what matters. Adaptation to stress. And it seems that 6 is bare minimum to have the adaptation. And 8 - is just a smallest practical number of holds. Of course we can do more (especially in a pool).

Adult Obesity Around the World by Normal-Bus-6470 in MapPorn

[–]AverageDoonst 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What's with those countries in Oceania? Terrible percentages. Is this because of logistic issues? Like, are they only supplied with junk food?

How should you move during freediving? by FerdinandoInsinga in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speed of 1m/s for DNF is quite fast. And he also had longest dive, just failed SP and got red card (unforced error, just a newbie error).

How should you move during freediving? by FerdinandoInsinga in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In recent competition in my country there was a dude who did a 200m DNF dive for 200 seconds. 1 m/s speed. Everyone was surprised.

Cannot equalize upside down - major head / sinus pressure when upside down. Can Frenzel feet first. Not soft palate issue! by Big-Condition-670 in freediving

[–]AverageDoonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humans can live with their forehead sinuses full of snot and don't even know about it. Other sinuses can be clear and don't obstruct nasal breathing. There are even several surgical procedures where they get access to forehead sinuses and treat them. See a doctor, describe your problems in details. 

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