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FR001Lesson 3 of 830 min

Equipment basics

Freediving needs far less equipment than scuba, but each piece is designed carefully to reduce effort, drag and risk.

Objectives

  • Name the main items of freediving equipment
  • Explain why freediving equipment is designed differently from scuba
  • Describe the importance of correct weighting and a quick-release

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Important: Independent education, not a diving qualification. Learn to dive with a qualified instructor.