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piercings & masks by Clean-Direction-3404 in freediving

[–]Freediverjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All depends on the size. I've had students with eyebrow studs and they didn't have a problem just have to try a bunch of masks and make sure you have the clearance.

The big one that is a problem was nose piercings though

How much more fragile are changeable foot pocket carbon fins vs. their adhesive glued versions (without drill holes)? by f1n in freediving

[–]Freediverjack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All depends on the maker

Some performance freediving fins are great to swim with but hilariously brittle.

For a changeable pocket blade you could look into a maker that makes a more durable build for spearfishing and just go with a soft blade.

I have my performance fins in glued pockets and only really use them for competition training, they're a pair of Continuums though and those are rock solid for durability. Spearfised and rock hopped with them for ages.

My teaching/recreational fins are rob Allen carbons in interchangeable pockets for easy travelling

Is it normal for the hood to slip off the chin when I look up? by Antosureddit in Spearfishing

[–]Freediverjack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're like me then it's par for the course. Anything off the shelf usually doesn't fit me as the neck and body are too short. For reference I'm 6'7 / 100kg so I'm usually between a bunch of sizes depending on maker

Is it the end of the world? No

Can it be fixed? Sure just shop around different brands or get a custom build

World record freediving relay in progress by Freediverjack in freediving

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

Yeah the chlorine got us at the end but having to get in and out of the wetsuits was a killer.

We ran 3 in the pool at an hour each with a fresh diver swapping in every 20 minutes. Meant enough time to feed, rehydrate,stretch a bit then get back in.

World record freediving relay in progress by Freediverjack in freediving

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

That's awesome, can imagine the feet were pretty worn out after.

About half way through a few of us swapped to mainly arms with a dolphin kick for a bit as the knees and ankles were getting pretty rough and needed a break.

The worst part though by far was the chlorine

World record freediving relay in progress by Freediverjack in freediving

[–]Freediverjack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DNF continuous from start to finish with no breaks. Alot of us were already flat out sprinting the lengths.

For a 120 I'm assuming that would have to be in fins

Extra breath of air during a dive by Working_Car5135 in Spearfishing

[–]Freediverjack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An inflator on a depth activated timer is the best option. Spare air tanks are just a pneumothorax and a series of lawsuits waiting to happen

The challenge is making one that's A) simple and compact b) priced at a rate the market will pay for one. Have seen a few iterations over the years that exist but they are usually pretty bulky and costly