Books or Videos on Freediving

Ronniemu · Oct 22, 2005

I am a recently certified SCUBA diver and want to gain some experience and knowledge in holding my breath. (Although this is the last thing to do in SCUBA). I feel increasing my ability to hold my breath would make me more confortable in the water as a swimmer, snorkler and a SCUBA diver. Can someone offer some help in finding a book or video for a beginner to help me learn the art of freediving and holding your breath? Thanks for any help or advice! Ronnie

Nikkey · Oct 26, 2005

Me and my boyfriend ordered a book called Freediving-underwater in one single breath by Umberto Pellizari but it hasn't come yet so I can't tell you if its good or not. However I just finished reading The Dive- A story of love and obsession by Pippin Ferraras it is more like his memoirs and about his wife that he lost to the sport but it was a really excellent book. Both Pippin and Umberto are champion freedivers themselves. If freediving interests you I also suggest you check out Homo Delphinus by Jaque Mayol one of the pioneers of the freediving sport. I hope that helps a little!
p.s. Rent the Big Blue

Ronniemu · Oct 26, 2005

Amazon.com was selling the book and I was going to buy it. The reviews were good for the book except someone said the book was too advanced for a beginner. So I not sure if I should buy it or look for an easy book to understand. Let me know what you think about the book when you get it.

Thanks for your help. Ronnie

freediver · Oct 27, 2005

Ronniemu:
Amazon.com was selling the book and I was going to buy it. The reviews were good for the book except someone said the book was too advanced for a beginner. So I not sure if I should buy it or look for an easy book to understand. Let me know what you think about the book when you get it.

Thanks for your help. Ronnie

Pellizari's book is good. "Freedive" by Terry Maas is also good as well as his beginner video "Freediving Made Easy". Good fundamental info.

Ronniemu · Oct 28, 2005

I will pick up a copy of Pellizari's book or the book by Terry Maas. If you are familiar with both of these books, could you recommend one that would be good for a beginner?

Thanks for everyone's help!

Ronnie

freediver · Oct 28, 2005

Ronniemu:
I will pick up a copy of Pellizari's book or the book by Terry Maas. If you are familiar with both of these books, could you recommend one that would be good for a beginner?

Thanks for everyone's help!

Ronnie

The book and video from Terry Maas would be best for beginner.

Ronniemu · Oct 30, 2005

I ordered the book and video, Thanks for the info.

Ronnie

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