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What freediving fins angle should you be using?

You know for a fact that angular fins facilitate your diving. But when searching for a pair of quality fins, you notice that angled freediving fins are sometimes cheaper than their non-angled counterparts.

Is freediving bad for you & your health? (& how to reduce the risks)

Freediving is a world-renowned underwater sport. It attracts divers from all sorts of cultures and countries across the globe. But does it’s vast popularity mean freediving is safe? Or is there a

When Did Freediving Begin? (& why most sports’ history pales in comparison)

The first time a human on a boat dropped something overboard was probably the beginning of freediving or at least the beginning of the idea. Eventually, someone decided, “Maybe that thing isn’t lost

How To Sink When Freediving: Master freefalling today

If you’ve ever watched a spearfisher dive in the water to go on their hunt or a competitive freediver plunging deep for their chance at glory, you’ll see that freediving is one of the most

Freediving With Earplugs: Why Choosing the right type is critical

Freediving can be a thrilling and exhilarating experience without the burden of wearing cumbersome breathing apparatuses and spending money on expensive equipment. But you may feel some discomfort inside

Freediving and Asthma – Can they mix?

At one time, asthma was considered to be a significant contraindication to diving of any type. However, now that the condition is better understood, medical professionals have started to permit some people

Freediving and Yoga – A Match Made in Heaven?

Yoga and freediving are two common forms of exercise that strengthen the mind and body simultaneously. While yoga and freediving are very different activities, they share several traits in common. Yoga

Freediving at High Altitude: Risks, Tips and a Quick Breakdown

Most people freedive at low altitudes near sea level, but venturing out to bodies of water at higher altitudes can offer new sights, stunning terrains, and brand-new challenges. High-altitude freediving

How To Use Freediving Tables: Your Guide to Breath-hold Training

If you’re looking for an easy way to reliably lengthen your breath-hold; then training with freediving tables is probably your best bet. They’re easy-to-use, require minimal setup and they make it

Spearfishing in Texas

As an apneist, you understand the thrill that comes with freediving and spearfishing. There are few places better than Texas to do both since there is an awesome combination of sunshine and clear, calm

Spearfishing in San Diego, California

The combination of freediving and spearfishing is a wonderful way to feel more alive in the water and feel closer to nature. And when spearfishing in San Diego and elsewhere in California it is even

Spearfishing and Freediving in Florida

Spearfishing and Freediving in Florida is a favorite of many apneist. With great weather and warm water what is not to like. Our Florida Freediving guide will take you from wishing you where there to

The Ultimate Spearfishing Wetsuit Buying Guide

In this ultimate guide to spearfishing wetsuits we take a look at why you really need a wetsuit, what to look for when buying one and the advantages and disadvantages of all the different types available. We

Salvimar Tomahawk Speargun

The Salvimar Tomahawk is a revolutionary new speargun that was released by the Italian spearfishing equipment manufacturer in 2020 after years of testing and development. While it does borrow

Salvimar Hero Speargun Review

The Salvimar Hero was released by the Italian spearfishing equipment manufacturer in 2016 and it quickly garnered a worldwide following. It is instantly recognizable thanks to its clever ergonomic design

Salvimar Metal Speargun Review

The Salvimar Metal speargun is one of the best selling spearguns from the Italian speargun & freediving equipment manufacturer. We were eager to get our hands on it and see why it so popular

Gear Guide: Freediving Bags & Spearfishing Backpacks

Most sports come with a bunch of standard gear and loads of accessories. Freediving, and Spearfishing especially, is no exception to this. Having a dedicated and purpose-made spearfishing and freediving

Hydronaut Carbon Fiber Freediving Fins

Reviews
/ By Gerrie van Niekerk - Apnealogy

The Hydronaut Carbon Fiber fins might be new to the freediving scene but the manufacturer, Composites Kingdom, is definitely not new to the Carbon Fiber industry. There are many manufacturers

Ultimate Spearfishing Kayak Guide

Let's be honest, shore diving has got its limits. Some reefs are simply too far to swim to and having a safe mobile platform to rest on and dive from does give you a lot of peace of mind. But,

Salvimar Noah Mask Review

Beginning 2016 the Salvimar Noah was released as the Italian brand's specialist spearfishing and freediving mask. Since then it has made a quite an impression in the freediving community due to