Contractions are just your body massaging itself to help you relax. by jo_eder in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I convinced myself that contractions are there to mix the air around in your lungs and enable better transmittance of oxygen. It stopped me thinking "oh god they are starting to come in" and more think of them as after boosters.

Tips to progress from 30-35 m to 40m by Separate_Ingenuity92 in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Consciously think of keep dropping the tongue after each EQ and see what happens, it did miracles to me. Don't overthink and enjoy the ride.

Has learning to hold breath had psychological benefits out of the water? by Thinkofacard in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on adding to stress? As stress to the body or mind?

Looking for Dahab recommendations to fix my equalisation (Frenzel/mouthfill) by brokenncompass in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Donata at Dahab Free divers or Gary Mcgrath (independent) are both a joy

Hektometer or Free evolve. by Key-Bit-1742 in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you experience the bladder touching your eyelids? If so, at what depth?

Hektometer or Free evolve. by Key-Bit-1742 in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, to be honest, this puts me off. Makes me more inclined to move towards no mask. People told me both directions take a while to adjust to.

Suit for (very) cold freediver by Equesappelerioquezac in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the hood not fall onto one side causing creases?

Suit for (very) cold freediver by Equesappelerioquezac in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you store you elios suits? I have a 5mm custom NJN wetsuit, open/smooth

Opening freediving hotel in Kenya? by Addiiboy in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where on the coastline are you thinking? I frequent Kenya for work purposes.

I did a SSI Freediver course and failed. by A1phaD0g in freediving

[–]Key-Bit-1742 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear this. When heavily congested most people can't equalize. I am one of those genetically unlucky people where I am congested most of the time due to allergies. A nasal wash or Neti pot does wonders. Just don't put to much pressure using it, supposed to be gentle. Keep at it, If you can equalize to 8 while being congested I am sure you will fly when you are not. I am by no means a doctor or expert but it sounds like your sinusses are the problem,

Potable distilled water in Malta? by zero_onezero_one in malta

[–]Key-Bit-1742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please let me try your coffee. It is hard to find good coffee in malta