Underwater Foraging - Freediving for Food

Underwater Foraging - Freediving for Food
Author: Ian Donald
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Marine organisms
ISBN: 9781484904596

In this full colour, large format publication by master freediving instructor and expert marine forager Ian Donald, you will be taught in a step-by-step manner how to freedive, forage for marine foods, and spearfish, all with sustainability in mind.

Bluewater Hunting and Freediving

Bluewater Hunting and Freediving
Author: Terry Maas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1995
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Learn the secrets of spearfishing and underwater photography from some of the best freedivers around the world. National champion and world-record holder Terry Maas profiles twelve bluewater species from tuna to marlin, and sailfish to wahoo. Loaded with practical suggestions, this book is a must for anyone interested in freediving or spearfishing.

One Breath

One Breath
Author: Adam Skolnick
Publisher: Crown Archetype
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0553447491

One Breath is a gripping and powerful exploration of the strange and fascinating sport of freediving, and of the tragic, untimely death of America’s greatest freediver Competitive freediving—a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single breath—tests the limits of human ability in the most hostile environment on earth. The unique and eclectic breed of individuals who freedive at the highest level regularly dive hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface, reaching such depths that their organs compress, light disappears, and one mistake could kill them. Even among freedivers, few have ever gone as deep as Nicholas Mevoli. A handsome young American with an unmatched talent for the sport, Nick was among freediving’s brightest stars. He was also an extraordinary individual, one who rebelled against the vapid and commoditized society around him by relentlessly questing for something more meaningful and authentic, whatever the risks. So when Nick Mevoli arrived at Vertical Blue in 2013, the world’s premier freediving competition, he was widely expected to challenge records and continue his meteoric rise to stardom. Instead, before the end of that fateful competition Nick Mevoli had died, a victim of the sport that had made him a star, and the very future of free diving was called into question. With unparalleled access and masterfully crafted prose, One Breath tells his unforgettable story, and of the sport which shaped and ultimately destroyed him.

Longer and Deeper

Longer and Deeper
Author: Jaap Verbaas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2018
Genre: Exercise
ISBN: 9781986483551

Not everyone is fortunate enough to live in a tropical paradise and dive all day. Most freedivers and spearfishers need to resort to cross training to keep in shape. Cross training is training with techniques from other sports to improve your diving. There are many exercises we can do on land to keep in shape. And in contrast to diving, cross training can be done no matter where you are, all year long. Longer and Deeper will teach you the most efficient exercises, how to schedule workouts and recovery, and how to keep track of your training.

Specific Training for Freediving Deep, Static and Dynamic Apnea

Specific Training for Freediving Deep, Static and Dynamic Apnea
Author: Umberto Pelizzari
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2019-02-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

This textbook provides a method that allows freedivers and spearfishermen to identify a training path, aimed at optimizing their results. Detailed guidance is provided on how to structure the various stages of specific preparation for Static, Dynamic, Deep Freediving and Spearfishing.It contains innovative training strategies and new specific exercises and series that can be combined with the traditional ones. You can learn new ideas on how to organize the annual timetable of the training (sequences, orders, frequencies) when to increase the workload, how and when to finalize the specific workout, depending on the discipline.While Umberto Pelizzari shares his experience and his training methodologies and how these latter have evolved and adapted throughout the years.This manual is addressed to good level freedivers, spearfishermen and trainers, who are looking for answers about training and programs. Additionally it can be used by swimmers who want to train their own freediving skills in order to improve their performance. Over 250 pages with helpful pictures and explanatory tables that gather the result of years of experience of one of the worldwide greatest freedivers.Finally it includes interviews of some of the best freedivers in the world: Čolak, Lozano, Molchanov, Musimu, Nery, Nitsch, Petrovic, Trubridge, Zecchini, Zuccari.

99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing
Author: Isaac Daly
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017
Genre:
ISBN: 9781370676996

99 Tips To Get Better At SpearfishingFor every spearo there are issues to overcome. From equalizing problems and poor breath-hold to finding the good places to go spearfishing. This guide contains some of the best advice we have learned to overcome these issues and continue to get better as spearo's.When Levi and I started spearfishing (in different countries) we had lots of issues to overcome in order to spearfish safely and successfully. I battled with finding people to go with, finding the right places to go to, and putting together equipment that got the job done and didn't break the bank.We both soon discovered that spearfishing has one of the steepest learning curves imaginable and so we started the Noob Spearo Podcast, a show where we track down some of the worlds best spearo's and learn from their stories, experience and advice. This book contains some of that advice distilled into concise actionable tips for you to apply to your own spearfishing.Advice from 40 Of The Worlds Best Spearo's Right At Your FingerTipsThe Tips deal with topics such as;How to find good places to go spearfishingHow to increase your bottom timeImprove your spearfishing hunting techniqueOvercome common difficulties such as cramp, seasickness, and equalizingHow to find a mentor, dive buddies and get involved in competitionsTips for how to be effective at shore & boat divingBlue water hunting and more"99 Tips more like a 101 and more tips... Even after 30 years of spearfishing there are tips in here that I never thought of. So for someone only a few years into spearing this is a must have resource. Best of all it's short concise and to the point, so it's just the good stuff that will make you a better diver right at your fingertips." - Chris Coates99 Tips To Get Better At Spearfishing is actionable information to improve your spearfishingWith more than 40 interviews and over 100 articles published on www.noobspearo.com, Levi Brown and Isaac Daly have become the go-to resource for many spearo's looking to improve their spearfishing. With 101 series articles and interviews for people just getting started spearfishing to more advanced hunting technique guides, they have acquired the necessary knowledge to help you move your spearfishing to the next level.Get this book now to seriously improve your spearfishing experience

Diving Physiology of Marine Mammals and Seabirds

Diving Physiology of Marine Mammals and Seabirds
Author: Paul J. Ponganis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2015-11-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521765552

An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological relevance.

Freediving Manual

Freediving Manual
Author: Mike McGuire
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545311455

Freediving is one of the fastest growing water sports Not only is it easy to learn to freedive, you can dive all over the world. No matter where you go, you can always find a place to practice your freediving training. While you used to have to take weeks and weeks of classes to learn to freedive properly, you can now learn how to hold your breath, diaphragmatic breathing, and the very best freediving techniques, in this one, fun to read, easy to understand book. What will you learn in this book? * What freediving is.. * How to avoid ear pressure when freediving? * How to keep safe during the exercises? * Different types of diving * How you can start diving almost immediately! * What kind of freediving gear or freediving fins to purchase. * Where the best diving locations can be found. * How to deal with the fear and anxiety you might encounter? * How to train for Freediving? * Breath holding and breathing techniques. Tips for holding breath longer underwater! * Safety and preparedness. What a diving budy should do in an emergency? * And so much more..! While a class may seem like the best way to get into the freediving craze, in reality, you can learn everything you need to know from this book. It will teach you all about the different techniques, where to look for great freediving water, and even outline the best safety procedures. Like any sport that involves water, diving without scuba gear can be dangerous, but when you have the right gear and the right training, it is also the best way to see the beauty that the ocean holds. The main tenant of freediving is breath holding. In order to access to lower depths, you must train your body to hold its breath for longer and longer stretches of time. This does not come naturally to the human body, and to be able to hold your breath for more than a minute takes training and constant maintenance. This book will teach how to hone your body and your mind for this intense experience. Whether you are a novice looking to start this great sport, or an experienced freediver looking for a refresher on safety, techniques, and gear, there is no better book. Look no further for the very best in breathing techniques, freediving strategies, and safety tips. This sport is fun for all those who are willing to put the time and energy into learning the right methods and training their bodies. If you are ready to start learning an exciting new sport of freediving, grab your copy today! Check Out What Others Are Saying... "This is by far the most well rounded free diving book I've ever read. I practiced for many years and then took some time off. I was realy looking for a refresher course prior to a long overdue abalone dive. I really thought I knew it all from having so many years under my belt; I was wrong. I didn't know how much I still had to learn. I practiced the excercises in the book for about a week before my dive. I was nearly where I left off from my last dive years prior and within a month I plan to be on my A-game. Thanks to the author for providing such a detailed guide, it's opened up a whole new perspective on the sport that I grew up with! " - GrumpysGifts (USA) "This guide is one of the best written and detailed books on diving out there.For my personally holding my breath underwater was as hard as actual swimming so when I saw that there is a full chapter on how to master it, I knew I have to take this book. All the other tutorials and safety measures are well written so I am sure it will save a lot of lives.I recommend this book to anyone passioned about freediving. Five star for me !" - Vlad Buculei (Brno, Czech Republic)