Breathhold free-diving

[jbm]

I am looking for "the" definitive book on breathhold free-diving.

I am mostly interested in technique and training methodology, as well as the associated physiology.

I know this book is out there somewhere!! I just need this forums help in finding it!

Thanks in advance!

jbm

 

[bluce]

jbm,

You might also try taking a look at the web site for the International Association of Free Divers:

http://www.iafdusa.com/


Bob

 

[rcohn]

The best book I'm aware of is FREEDIVE! by Terry Maas and David Sipperly. This is the current bible.

See:
http://www.freedive.net/book.html

Ralph

 

[SaltyWhale]

Hi Folks

I hate to post this but just wanted to share it with all.

I've just lost a friend (an experience Divemaster) to skin diving last Friday. No confirmation on the cause of his departure but is suspected of shallow water black-out.

If you are really into freediving, please do heed the advice of the books and don't over do your limitations.

 

[scubakat]

I am so sorry about your friend SW. My condolences to the family.

-k

 

[SaltyWhale]

Hi scubakat

Thanks for the kind words. Will extend it to his next of kin.

 

[ScubaJorgen]

I think breath-hold diving to the extreme is a bit queer. Actually it is meshing arround with one of the most important bodily functions: breathing :amazed:. By training you can postpone the breathing reflex to more dangerous oxygen/carbon dioxide levels. This is performed in an environment hostile :grrr: to humans: under water.

ff: just my opinion....

 

[jbm]

Bob- thanks for the site

Ralph- thanks for steering me to "FREEDIVE."

SaltyWhale- point taken , sorry for your loss

ScubaJorgen- value your opinion.........not planning on taking

anything to the extreme.



I appreciate all the feedback!

Thanks jbm