Blog by: Vedrana Vidovic : AIDA FREEDIVING COURSES 2013

AIDA FREEDIVING COURSES

Courses:

AIDA* No matter what your background in diving is, the AIDA 1star Freediver will open your mind to a whole new underwater experience.You will learn the basic theory of Freediving and how to prepare yourself for a breathold dive including breathing, duck dive, finning, buddying and safety techniques. 1 day ( 8 met ) Price: 100 €

AIDA** This is probably the most challenging and rewarding AIDA course. For those who are already confident in the open water this course is your starting point. The course builds a foundation of good technique and safety so that you can buddy with other AIDA 2 star freedivers.This course consists of two theory sessions, a pool session and three open water dives. To successfully complete the AIDA 2 star freediver course you will have to perform a 2 minute breathold, swim 40 m underwater with fins and dive to 16m in the open water. 2,5 days (16-20 met ) Price: 205 €

AIDA*** Interested in going deeper and improving your technique? This course goes into the theory of Freediving in more depth which will allow you to understand the physiology and techniques behind diving deeper. The course will help you improve your Freediving performance whilst advancing your safety and rescue skills.This course consists of three theory sessions, two pool sessions and four open water dives. To successfully complete the AIDA 3 star freediver course you will have to perform a 2 minute 45 second breathold, swim 55 m underwater with fins and dive to 24 meters in the open water. 4 days (24 met) Price: 250 €

AIDA**** This course takes you to a whole new level of confidence in your Freediving. Not only will you learn the latest techniques for deeper diving but you will also learn more about conditioning your body for Freediving. This course will push you to the limits of your Freediving abilities. The AIDA 4 star is the highest level a recreational freediver can achieve. The AIDA 4 star can be combined with the Competition Freediver course for those who want to explore the challenge of competitive freediving.This course consists of three theory sessions, two pool sessions and four open water dives. To successfully complete the AIDA 4 star freediver course you will have to perform a 3 minute 30 second breathold, swim 70 m underwater with fins and dive to 32 meters in the open water. 6 days ( 32 met ) Price: 330 €

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AIDA Speciality Courses:

- AIDA Deep Tank Freediver
- AIDA Monofin Freediver Courses
- Competition Freediver
- Competition Safety Freediver

Equipment:
You must have your own equipment for diving; suit, fins, mask,
socks, gloves, and a belt with a lead.
The theory takes place indoors and it is necessary to have with you
towel or exercise mat for exercises performed on the floor.
Take a wool cap and windbreaker because it could be cold on board
when driving.