Posts by mcsabb

  • FII Level 1 Freediving class - May 10-11 Grand Haven, Michigan (LVL 2 available)

    Just wanted to let everyone know about this upcoming class we are hosting in Michigan. (2.5 hr drive north of Chicago into Michigan)


    F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver course ***UPDATE: LEVEL 2 is also available - contact the instructor for details


    May 10th-11th 2013
    Location: Grand Haven, Michigan. (Grand Rapids is the closest large airport)
    Cost $295 (only $100 deposit to hold your spot)
    Instructor:Mark Lozano


    >>>> Sign up on the F.I.I. Website


    To learn more about the F.I.I. Freediving Program please, visit FII - Freediving Instructors International - Freediving Training - Freediving Courses.


    If you have any other questions in regards to this upcoming course or the registration process, please do not hesitate to email me mark@freedivinginstructors.com or call 949-292-1043 and I will gladly answer your questions.



    Course Description:

    Level 1 Freediver Course
    The Level 1 course is an introduction to the FII education system. *It covers everything from safety & problem management, breathing techniques, & equipment selection to correct freediving methods for gradual depth progression. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to master the correct basic freediving techniques of our system enabling you to confidently freedive to depths up to 66 feet/20 meters. We highly recommend taking the Level 1 Freediver course before proceeding onto the Level 2 course.
    Throughout the FII Level 1 Freediver course you will learn:
    Level 1 Safety & Problem Management for Freediving
    Level 1 Breath-Hold Technique Development
    Level 1 Confined Water Rescue and Buddy Supervision Techniques
    Introduction to Freediving Specific Equipment
    Basic Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver
    Freediving Technique Development
    Correct Breathing for Freediving
    Equalization Techniques for the Level 1 Freediver
    Open Water Rescue Skills, Buddy Supervision and Self Evaluation
    *





    Student Learning Materials:
    Level 1 Student Manual and Workbook,
    Level 1 Academic Review
    *
    As a F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver you will use the following equipment:
    Mask, Snorkel, Wetsuit, Weights, Weightbelt, Fins, Timing device.
    *
    Certification Level: Level 1 Freediver. Students are not required to dive the maximum depth of the course for certification. FII certification tests are based on the skills and knowledge you will master throughout your course.
    *
    Course Duration: 2 day course
    *
    Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old


    There are a few spots left.
    Thanks,
    Mike

  • Introducing Self.... Michigan

    I did see the article, and also knew about the one caught in Chicago.


    But, I have decided despite the surety of my demise, and consequent conversion into Carcharhiniformes calories......I will venture back into the water.


    :cool2:

  • Introducing Self.... Michigan

    Hardline


    The water clarity can vary greatly depending on winds, and other factors.
    In lake Michigan we spear around the piers and can get average days of 6' to 12' Occasionally some days have been 30'+
    Some of the interior lakes are crystal clear offering really nice ocean like conditions, where others you are barely able to see the hand in front of your face. (usually not spearing those, just recovering peoples junk they drop in)


    As far as spearing, we can shoot carp, sheepshead, sucker, catfish, whitefish, gizzard shad (no game fish)
    I basically shoot sheepshead (and I eat them.... white meat similar to walleye)
    I will shoot carp too, but I don't eat those.
    and if I come across a whitefish, I would definitely take them (good eating as well)


    The whitefish are usually only around the shallower water in the spring and late fall when the water temps drop off


    Speaking of water temps, they can reach 78 in the summer (usually with the worst viz), and 33 degrees in the winter (I have only done a small amount of diving in the winter, as I am usually surfing)

  • Introducing Self.... Michigan

    Hi,
    Just checking in.


    I surf, kayak, fish, dive, and spearfish in Michigan.
    Certified Scuba diver, but I have basically switched over to freediving only.
    I make a few forays south to Florida (gulf side) every year, so the freshwater spearing keeps me in sync for the salt trips.


    Hoping to possibly connect with a few spearos from the area, as well as glean more info from others more experienced than myself.


    thanks,
    Mike