DESCRIPTION :

This is probably the most challenging and rewarding AIDA course. For those who are already confident in the open water this course is your starting point. The course builds a foundation of good technique and safety so that you can buddy with other AIDA 2* freedivers.

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• Minimum Age: 16

• Open Water Training: 3 sessions

• Pool Training: Static session + Dynamic Session

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Successful completion of this course results in an International Certification from AIDA.

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To become a certified AIDA 2 star freediver you will be required to perform a 2 minute breath-hold, swim 40 m underwater with fins and dive to 12m in open water.The correct skills and techniques will be taught throughout the course to assist you in achieving these goals.

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PROGRAM :

Course Content Will Cover:

• Different freedive disciplines

• The physiology and principles of freediving

• The importance of never freediving alone and the role of the dive-buddy

• Correct preparation and application of the breath-hold (apnea)

• Supportive swimming techniques

• Recognising the warning signs and symptoms, avoiding and reacting to blackout and “samba” (loss of motor control)

• Being efficient and proactive in an emergency rescue

• Safety protocols for competition and leisure freediving/spearfishing

• Keys to targeting and planning training sessions

• The difference between a depth session and a spearfishing session

• Equipment required for freediving

• How one needs to breathe before and after a dive

• Why relaxation is one of the most important aspects of freedive training and how to be relaxed underwater.

• Different equalisation techniques

• Preventing pressure injuries (barotraumas)

 

INCLUDED :

All our AIDA courses include International AIDA certification fees and all equipment you need.

Price: 290 USD

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Special Package:
AIDA 2 + 4 1on1 private coached dives: 690 USD (6 days)

One on one Personal AIDA 2 course: 690 USD

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IMPORTANT :

Prerequisite certification: None

Course Length: Two Days (from 9.00 to 17.00)