Equalization
Mouthfill : Make peace with your glottis
This exercise aims at improving the comfort and efficiency of the mouthfill equalization. It is an exercise to be done during a neutral/empty lung session
1 April 2022
Equalization
Mouthfill : Open / Closed ? What is the natural position of the glottis?
Introduction I always thought the glottis neutral/natural position was “open”. Like many freedivers, when I encountered leaking mouthfill issues, I assumed that one of the
31 March 2022
Equalization
Residual volume: some clarifications
After attending my second freediving course and learning about lung volumes, my understanding of residual volume was as follows: “Residual volume is the minimum size
6 December 2021
Equalization
Frenzel : Why is it easier to equalize head up ?
Introduction As we saw in an article published last year, contrary to some popular beliefs, as long as we are relaxed, air travels naturally from
23 August 2021
Equalization
Until what depth should you equalize your freediving mask?
Mask equalization can be a critical factor in reaching new depths:Systematic mask equalization will cause you to lose a significant amount of air that will
1 May 2021
Equalization
Hydration and equalization
Even if you have only recently been doing apnea, you certainly know how quickly you tend to become dehydrated during this activity. But what you
18 April 2021
Equalization
When is the right time to learn mouthfill?
Introduction While talking with experienced divers or through interviews, I often notice a certain “reluctance” to teach mouthfill. We often hear sentences like “you don’t
18 April 2021
Equalization
Frenzel: Should you transfer air to your mouth to dive to 30m?
In this article we will focus on the technique needed to dive in « classic » Frenzel (there is no question of « mouthfill »,
17 April 2021