FREEDIVING GEARS
FINS
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Monofin
This gear attaches to both of the diver's feet. Monofin is widely used
for current apnea. The standard swim method is the dolphin swim and it
uses the strength of entire body instead of sole leg strength.
The left picture is the Glide Fin. The performance is excellent and it is highly appraised among world top-class divers. |
Long fins
This fin is longer than the one for scuba. It requires minimum energy
and gives great impulsion.
The right picture is C4 Falcon type, which is favored by the long-term
world champ, Umberto Pelizzari. The advance diver can create a beautiful
double spiral with this type of fin. This fin has been highly acclaimed
for more than 10 years.
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DIVE COMPUTER
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Dive Computer
This is the device to measure the depth and time of a dive. It is difficult
to judge the accurate dive time and depth without the device even for advanced
divers.
The dive computer on the left is MOSQUITO (SUUNTO), which can accurately
measure up to 100m depth of the water.
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MASK
Mask
Important equipment to maintain a clear view of the underwater world.
The first picture shows the mask called 'Sphere'. It is popular among freedivers. The internal capacity is very small and it suits for deep water dive due to the easiness of mask blow.
The second picture is Minima by Cressi-Sub. It is also popular and it suits
for apnea.
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WETSUIT
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Wetsuit
Very important freediving gear, which protects the whole body and it provides thermal protection underwater.
Due to the nature of freediving activity, it is ideal to have a plenty of flexibility in joint area, compared to the scuba wetsuit.
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WEIGHT
Weight
Diving weight is used to overcome a buoyancy of wetsuit and lungful of
air. Weight belt is commonly used like general scuba, and also neck weight
is widely used for freedivers as shown on the right. |
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LANYARD
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Lanyard
This is a safety equipment where one end is attached to the freediver and
the other is to the rope. It is strongly recommended to use lanyard especially
at the strong current and low visibility. Use of lanyard is the requirement
for AIDA dive competition.
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