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PADI Basic Freediver
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Ages 12 and up (under 18 with parental consent)
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No prior experience necessary
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Good health and swimming skills required
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Duration: 1 day
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Location: June to August at Neufelder See. September to May in the pool.
Course content:
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Introduction to freediving
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Theory
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Equipment
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Diving reflex & urge to breathe
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Breathing techniques & stretching
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Mental component
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Buddy system & safety
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Static (STA)
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Duck dive & Fin technique
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Dynamic (DYN)
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Rescue
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Course goals:
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Static (STA): 90sec.
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Dynamic (DYN): 25m
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What to bring:
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Own *ABC equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) recommended
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Wetsuit & weight belt (if available)
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Dive computer or waterproof stopwatch
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Towel & Swimsuit/swimming trunks
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*ABC equipment, wetsuit & weights can be rented from Tauchsport-Vienna (Neufelder See) for a rental fee
or from Club-Divestyle (pool) for a donation of your choice.
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Cost: EUR 190.-
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incl.: eBook “Freediving - A Beginners Guide”
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excl.: Admission to Neufelder See & equipment
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Private course (optional):
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Additional charge EUR 100.-
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Individually tailord
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More time in the water
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Better learning success
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Video analysis & photos
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PADI Freediver
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Ages 12 and up (under 18 with parental consent)
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No prior experience required
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Duration: 2 days
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Location: June to August at Neufelder See. September to May in the pool.
Prerequisites:
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Good swimming skills (able to swim 200 m)
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Good health
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No chronic or acute illnesses that prevent diving
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Intact cardiovascular system
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Clear sinuses and frontal sinuses
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Healthy ears (eardrum, middle and inner ear)
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From the age of 45, a diving fitness examination is required!
Course content Day 1:
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Introduction to freediving
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Theory
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Equipment
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Diving reflex & urge to breath
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Breathing techniques & stretching
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Mental component
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Buddy system & safety
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Pre-dive preparations
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Static (STA)
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Duck dive & fin technique
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Dynamic (DYN)
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Rescue
Course content Day 2:
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Theory
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Advanced equipment
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Equalization maneuvers (Valsalva vs. Frenzel)
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Buddy system & safety
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Pre-dive preparations
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Duck dive & descend
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Free immersion (FIM)
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Constant weight (CWT)
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Rescue
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Requirements for certification:
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Static (STA): 90sec.
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Dynamic (DYN): 25m
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Depth (CWT): 10m
What to bring:
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Own *ABC equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) recommended
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Wetsuit & weight belt (if available)
-
Dive computer or waterproof stopwatch
-
Towel
-
Swimsuit/swimming trunks
*ABC equipment, wetsuit, and weights can be rented from Tauchsport-Vienna (Neufelder See) for a rental fee
or from Club-Divestyle (pool) for a donation of your choice.
Cost: EUR 290.- (PADI certification fee + EUR 70.-)
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incl.: eBook “Freediving - A Beginners Guide”
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excl.: Admission to Neufelder See & equipment
Private course (optional):
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Surcharge EUR 150.-
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Individually tailored lessons
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More time in the water
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Better learning success
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Video analysis & photos


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PADI Advanced Freediver
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From 15 years old (under 18 years with parental consent)
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Duration: 2 days
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Location: June to August at Neufelder See. September to May in the pool.
Prerequisites:
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PADI Freediver certification (or equivalent from another organization)!
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Good state of health
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No chronic or acute illnesses that prevent diving
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Intact cardiovascular system
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Clear sinuses and frontal sinuses
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Healthy ears (eardrum, middle & inner ear)
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Starting from the age of 45, a diving fitness examination is required.
Course Content - Day 1:
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Theory
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Equipment
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Breathing techniques & stretching
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Mental training
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Training methods
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Buddy system & safety
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Pre-dive preparations
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Static (STA)
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Dynamic (DYN)
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Technique training (+ video analysis)
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Rescue
Course Content - Day 2:
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Theory
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Advanced equipment
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Frenzel equalization & exercises
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Physiology of a dive
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Training methods
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Buddy system & safety
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Pre-dive preparations
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Free Immersion (FIM)
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Constant weight (CWT)
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Rescue
Requirements for certification:
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Static (STA): 2:30min.
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Dynamic (DYN): 50m
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Depth (CWT): 20m
What to bring?
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From the Advanced Freediver level, I recommend investing in your own equipment!
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ABC (mask, snorkel, fins)
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Wetsuit
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Weight belt
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(Dive computer)
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Towel
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Swimsuit/swim trunks
ABC equipment, wetsuits & weights can be borrowed from Tauchsport-Vienna (Neufelder See) for a rental fee
or from Club-Divestyle (Pool) for a free donation.
Costs: EUR 390,-
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incl.: PADI certification (EUR 50.-)
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incl.: eBook "Freediving - A Beginner's Guide"
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excl.: Admission to Neufelder See & equipment
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Private Course (optional):
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Surcharge EUR 200,-
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Individually tailored lessons
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More time in the water
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Better learning results
-
Video analysis & photos
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