Top products from r/freediving
We found 24 product mentions on r/freediving. We ranked the 20 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Digital Multifunction Sports Wrist Watch - Waterproof Smart Fit Classic Men Women Water Sport Swimming Fitness Gear Tracker w/ Chronograph, Countdown, Dual Time, Diving Mode - Pyle PSNKW30BK (Black)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
5 MODES: The Pyle Sports Multifunction Digital Watch act as your own data center all within arm's reach. Provides you w/ function modes such as current time, dual time, chronograph, countdown and diving. Designed for diving, snorkeling, swimmingWATERPROOF DESIGN: The smart sport fitness wrist tracke...
2. Cressi Men's Gara 3000 LD Long Distane Long Blade Diving Fins, 7-8 (with Bag)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Designed for Free Divers, Long Flexible Plastic Blade Material, Easier to Kick for Longer Use, Versatile Fin for Spear Fishing, Free and Scuba DivingLD Stands for Long Distance, Increasingly Powerful Fins, with Less-Demand, Less Muscle-Effort Required for Kicking, Leg Fatigue ReducedSofter-Blade Gre...
4. SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR FREEDIVING DEEP, STATIC AND DYNAMIC APNEA
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
5. Riffe Drifter Utility Pack - Navy
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Speargun Stock Keeper with stowable straps - holds up to (2) speargunsExterior hypalon lined fin secure systemConvertible floor system - may be removed to increase main compartment capacityCapacity 2173.5 cu in / 35.6 LDimensions 21 (53.4 cm) x 11.5 (29.2cm) x 9 (22.9cm)
6. Florida Freedivers XL Longfin Backpack with Insulated Cooler Pocket
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Large insulated cooler compartment for drinks or fishFits 85cm longblade freediving finsMesh vents for drainageWaterproof pouch on frontZigzag elastic for quick storage
7. Beuchat Mundial Long Fin Spearfishing Backpack with Insulated Cooler Compartment
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Main compartment with mesh airing bag and drainage ventsSecond storage unit is an insulated cooler compartmentSide fasteners for two spear gunsOuter zigzag elastic for quick storageSide compression straps to reduce the volume of the bag
8. Mares Viper Mask
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The product's latest-generation silicones deter condensationErgonomic buckles with double buttons on the skirt enable the strap to be adjusted preciselyDeveloped in partnership with the best athletes in the worldDedicated to the most demanding free divers and spear fishermenThe skirt has been modele...
9. Scuba Choice Scuba Diving Spearfishing Free Dive Low Volume Black Silicone Mask
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Tempered glass lensesLow volume special design for free diveSilicone skirt and adjustable strap.Perfect for narrow face people and womenSilicone skirt size: 4-3/4" wide
10. Seac Motus Long Free Diving Soft and Powerful Fins for Spearfishing
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Innovative closed-shoe free diving finsInterchangeable blade made from special techno polymer that maximizes flexibility and reactivityHard thermoplastic rubber foot pocket with dual material density22-degree angle between blade and foot optimizes thrust power with less effortDifferent sizes fit men...
11. ReefBoard A1 Basic Sea Sled Bodyboard
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ReefBoard is a Great Alternative for Those Who are Uncomfortable with Floating Semi-Submerged While Breathing Through a SnorkelThe Rigid and Stable Flotation Platform is Safer and More Comfortable Than Conventional Snorkel EquipmentThe Wide Angle Panoramic Window Below Provides an Exceptional View o...
13. Venzo 10x Mountain Bike Tire Inner Tubes 26x1.5/1.75 F/V
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Great quality tubes
14. Digital Multifunction Sports Wrist Watch - Waterproof Smart Fit Classic Men Women Water Sport Swimming Fitness Gear Tracker w/ Chronograph, Countdown, Dual Time, Diving Mode - Pyle PSNKW30GN (Green)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
5 modes: The Pyle sports multifunction digital watch act as your own data center All within arm's reach. Provides you w/ function modes such as current time, Dual time, chronograph, countdown and diving. Designed for diving, snorkeling, swimmingWaterproof design: the smart sport fitness wrist tracke...
15. Pyle Waterproof Underwater Snorkeling & Diving Multi-Function Water Sport Wrist Watch with Dive Mode, Chronograph, Stopwatch, Water Temperature, Dive Depth & Duration, Pink
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Water Depth - Sea or Lake diving site selectable - Maximum 100 records to be recorded and recall - Countdown TimerResolution: 0.1 (0.1 ft) - Automatically activate/deactivate Dive mode - record contains: Starting Time and Date, Dive Duration, Maximum Dive Depth, Minimum Water Temperature and Dive Si...
16. Cressi Gara Professional LD [42/43]
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
High performance fin that requires minimum effort to load the long blades and is an excellent choice for deep free diving and spearfishing.Blade made from a special elastomer polypropylene which gives a longer lasting, more fluid, softer less demanding kick.Improved anatomy of the foot pocket made i...
17. GEAR AID Wetsuit Repair Kit with Neoprene Patch, Fix Seams and Tears
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Fix tears permanently in neoprene wetsuits in minutes with just a household iron and this heat-activated patchCut the black, 10”x6” fabric patch to size and repair ripped or torn gear including waders, drysuits, booties and glovesReinforce elbows, knees and high-wear areas that require lots of f...
18. All Pro Weight Adjustable Aqua Power Aquatic Ankle Weights, 5-Pound
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Confirms to contours of anklesSpecially designed to develop strength, endurance & toning in the poolNeoprene for minimal water retention and smooth fitPremium quality for fitness, health and wellness
What u/phatbrasil said.
The reason a neckweight is the best, is that your positive buoyancy comes from your lungs. The rest of your body is neutral. So the weight to counteract that positive buoyancy should be placed close to the lungs, or else your position in the water will be skewed.
If you have perfect, neutral buoyancy, but skewed, you will be correcting your position with every stroke. that's a waste of energy, and one more thing on your mind. And the whole point of freediving is to be able to forget EVERYTHING but the feeling of total freedom :-)
Pro tip: when you fill the inner tube with lead shot, use a tube for mountain bike tires ( http://www.amazon.com/Venzo-Mountain-Inner-Tubes-26x1-5/dp/B006WRVY9Q)
That should be able to hold at least 2 kg.
If you're looking for more weight, either find a bigger tube, or do this:
when you've poured the maximum amount of lead shot into the tube, close the end you've poured into as well ( with a zip tie, or a clip of sorts) Then start massaging the lead shot towards the other end. some use compressed air to blow up the tube, and then the lead shot just falls into place, and you can pour in some more. I've managed to fill 4,5 kg's of leads shot into a mountain bike tire tube.
Only remember to use some duct tape to stabilize the tube afterwards, or else it will break eventually. And you dont want to spend an hour picking up lead shot from the floor of the local swimming pool. (although it was good apnea exercise :-) )
I've got a Mares Viper and it's awesome. I've written an Amazon review that can be found here if you're interested. Cool pic of me with some fish wearing it too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B00PG8SNQY/R7DPHB4E92C72/ref=cm_cr_dp_mb_rvw_1?ie=UTF8&cursor=1
You really have to find one that fits you best though. Learn how to proudly fit test a mask, the five shop should be able to help with this.
I've been diving with one of these for a year.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067WLT6Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Works nice, gives me what I need. Not really super feature rich compared to other models though, but definitely easy on the wallet.
As I recall though, it was about $80 when I bought it about a year ago off amazon, so you may be able to get a better price elsewhere.
Get you a nice freediving backpack that you can also use for travel. The florida free-divers backpack is good for beach dives and boat rides but if your looking ford something to fly and travel with you can get the riffe backpack with fin clips on the back. If you’re looking for fins to fly with in your carry on I recommend the riffe backpack with clips so you can easily remove them and slide them into a place that fits. Not the easiest way to travel and youll def get a lot of looks but you gotta do whatcha gotta do. If your serious about freediving, fins are one of the most essential part of your gear, dont settle for short fins to make traveling easier.
Florida Freedivers Longfin Backpack with Insulated Cooler Compartment
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0115RV70S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X1IKDbEP9AR6V
Riffe Drifter Utility Pack - Navy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ACAZZQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_22IKDbBDYTWJH
Not to discount your little one, but this (or something like it) might be really great:
http://www.cubbyhousekingdom.com.au/products/moreInfo/398/573/Spy-Board
OR
http://www.amazon.com/Zayak-Sea-Sled-A1-Bodyboard/dp/B00H4G9KUO
I bought these Seac Motus fins for my first pair: https://www.amazon.com/SEAC-Diving-Powerful-Spearfishing-Freediving/dp/B00JMXX6XY/
I'd recommend trying on fins and looking for the best fit rather than shopping for a brand.
As others have mentioned, avoid full face masks AT ALL COSTS. not only will they not work at all for freediving, they might just kill you while you're just snorkelling.
I live in a landlocked state and can't get out much for true freediving, but picked these up and haven't had any trouble whatsoever:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY28C5Y
I'm sure they're not top notch, but price to value ratio is high on them.
Also, for a snorkel, just get a standard J snorkel without any fancy purge valves. they work much better for freediving.
I saw these same fins on Amazon https://amzn.com/B00846ZTO4 pretty good reviews.
They didn't put enough details about the sizes - should I assume these are for men only?
I'm 7.5US/f and I want them!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003D289UK?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
$90.00 not $70 but they're great.
I have this one.I got it to primarily measure depth and in my experience it accurately does this. It automatically tracks and records how long your under water as well. For scuba divers it tells you if your coming up too fast. It also measures temperature but its slightly inaccurate since its always next to your body. Pretty cheap for all that it does.
Greatest book concerning free-diving.
https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Freediving-Underwater-single-breath/dp/1928649491/
Also, you must never hyper-ventilate, as it increases your probability of fainting. Hyper-ventilation refers to taking sharp and quick breaths prior to going under.
Just make a list to make sure you do not forget anything, those are unusual things you will be packing in ;).
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If you mean physical preparation, I would look at those
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https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Training-Freediving-Umberto-Pelizzari/dp/1928649467/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1549303675&sr=1-2
https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Freediving-Underwater-Single-Breath/dp/1928649483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1549303675&sr=1-1
I’ve heard that the Pyle watch is decent. Not great, but decent. The one person I know that has it likes it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068NYD1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qStEAbQ96KH34
Do you use some sort of wetsuit wash? Maybe it just needs a clean.
The stuff I use even gets rid of the smell of parrot fish slime.
Would it be possible to buy a pair of these ankle weights and clip them together to form a neck weight?
http://www.amazon.com/All-Pro-Adjustable-Aquatic-Weights/dp/B00021VCOK/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPECIFIC-TRAINING-FREEDIVING-STATIC-DYNAMIC/dp/B07NRHS5ZX
Will your fins not fit in this bag? http://www.amazon.com/Beuchat-Spearfishing-Backpack-Insulated-Compartment/dp/B00UE4F1R4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1453752113&sr=8-3&keywords=long+fin+bag
the Pyle is probably your best bet. It doesn’t do a whole lot but that seems to be what you’re looking for. It has a fast ascent alarm and I’m not sure if that can be turned off because the reviews make me think it’s set for a scuba fast ascent