I took a risk today and had a go at the 50m no fins dive. It was a pretty nice dive and I was in a good head space through most of the dive. I'm starting to relax bit more underwater, however still have moments of tension. The descent has now become easier than the ascent, which is slightly concerning as I'll have to dive with a base plate to stop me from now on! The dive went great but I came up, grabbed the rope, started my surface protocol then had a wee black out for a few seconds. It's funny how the memory loss and loss of motor control are slightly mis-aligned. I don't really remember the surfacing but I have a clear recollection of the moment my head fell backwards and someone removed my neckweight. I think I was out for about 3s, so not a major. I'll have a day off then try for something slightly less before attempting it again!
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Remote coaching
In early 2009 I started some professional remote coaching. For a small fee freedivers from around the world can work with me over a series of 8 weeks. We will discuss all aspects of freediving technique and work through perfecting no fins with some general tips that will help you to achieve your freediving goals.
I'm pleased with how the process worked with my first two students Bjarte Nygard and Christian Ernest, both of whom made DNF finals at the world chamionships in Denmark. I'm happy to work with all levels of freedivers, the only pre-requisite is enthusiasm and an open mind!
For more info email me: DSFreedivers @ gmail.com
I'm pleased with how the process worked with my first two students Bjarte Nygard and Christian Ernest, both of whom made DNF finals at the world chamionships in Denmark. I'm happy to work with all levels of freedivers, the only pre-requisite is enthusiasm and an open mind!
For more info email me: DSFreedivers @ gmail.com
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Freediving competition PBs
- DNF: 163m 18/8/12 NR (unofficial WR)
- DYN: 194m 22/8/09
- STA: 7'34" 18/06/11 NR
- CWT: -65m 10/4/08 NR
- CNF: -52m 7/4/09
- FIM: -58m 5/9/09 NR
- (WR = world record, NR = national record)
Profile
*Nationality: New Zealand
*Hometown: Martinborough/ Palmerston North
*Occupation: Architect
*DoB: 27/7/1979
*Height: 171 cm
*Weight: 62kg
*Lung capacity: 8.4L (TLC, Jan 08)
*Ex World record holder for Dynamic without fins: 151m (plus 4x unoffical world records in this event).
* Currently ranked in the world all time top 2 women for Dynamic no fins and Static apnea
*Winner of 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at 2009 ADIA individual indoor world championships. World Champion in Static apnea 2011 plus silver in dynamic without fins.
*2008 ICARE trophy: voted "world's best female freediver" and runner up in 2012.
*Has set 25 NZ women's records across all competition freediving disciplines
*Member of the Breathtakers Freediving Club (Manawatu, Wairarapa, NZ - find us on Facebook).
*Runs Freedivers in Manawatu/Wairarapa NZ: www.freedivers.co.nz - coaching, courses and gear sales
*Lazy Seal Freediving Club, Wellington co-founder
*Hometown: Martinborough/ Palmerston North
*Occupation: Architect
*DoB: 27/7/1979
*Height: 171 cm
*Weight: 62kg
*Lung capacity: 8.4L (TLC, Jan 08)
*Ex World record holder for Dynamic without fins: 151m (plus 4x unoffical world records in this event).
* Currently ranked in the world all time top 2 women for Dynamic no fins and Static apnea
*Winner of 1 silver and 2 bronze medals at 2009 ADIA individual indoor world championships. World Champion in Static apnea 2011 plus silver in dynamic without fins.
*2008 ICARE trophy: voted "world's best female freediver" and runner up in 2012.
*Has set 25 NZ women's records across all competition freediving disciplines
*Member of the Breathtakers Freediving Club (Manawatu, Wairarapa, NZ - find us on Facebook).
*Runs Freedivers in Manawatu/Wairarapa NZ: www.freedivers.co.nz - coaching, courses and gear sales
*Lazy Seal Freediving Club, Wellington co-founder
My sponsors:
Firecrest Systems, a Palmerston North (NZ) and UK based marketing and web design firm have created a beautiful website for me that will help me to self-promote and will assist to draw further sponsorship in the future. They have also assisted me financially by paying my entry fee to the World Champs 2011. www.FirecrestSystems.com
I wear ORCA wetsuits. The Orca Free was designed specifically for Freediving and definitely works the best of anything I've ever tried. The Orca Breathe is the new entry level, and very affordable freediving suit - very fast and comfortable. http://www.orca.com/
ORCA now allows me to sell their wetsuits as a fundraiser for my diving. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing one of these fantastic suits at a great price. We can ship them all over the world at reasonable prices: info@freedivers.co.nz
If anyone is interested in sponsoring an experienced freediver with proven performance experience, please contact me directly via email through my website or leave me a comment on one of my posts. Any level of support would be greatly appreciated.
I wear ORCA wetsuits. The Orca Free was designed specifically for Freediving and definitely works the best of anything I've ever tried. The Orca Breathe is the new entry level, and very affordable freediving suit - very fast and comfortable. http://www.orca.com/
ORCA now allows me to sell their wetsuits as a fundraiser for my diving. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing one of these fantastic suits at a great price. We can ship them all over the world at reasonable prices: info@freedivers.co.nz
If anyone is interested in sponsoring an experienced freediver with proven performance experience, please contact me directly via email through my website or leave me a comment on one of my posts. Any level of support would be greatly appreciated.
Freediving disciplines
Static Apnea (STA)
breath hold time in the pool
Dynamic Apnea (DYN)
distance swum in pool on a single breath, usually in a monofin
Dynamic without fins (DNF)
distance swum in pool on a single breath without the use of fins
Constant weight (CW)
depth dived to and returned from on a single breath, usually in a monofin, the diver follows a rope but can not pull on it except for at the turn and must return to the surface with the same equipment they left with
Constant weight without fins (CNF)
as above but without the use of fins
Free Immersion (FIM)
depth dived without fins but the diver may pull on the rope
Variable Weight (VAR)
non-competition event where the diver goes as deep as possible but may drop weight at the bottom for an easier descent and ascent
No Limits
non-competition event where the diver rides a sled as deep as they can and then fills an air bag to ride back to the surface as seen on the film "The Big Blue"
breath hold time in the pool
Dynamic Apnea (DYN)
distance swum in pool on a single breath, usually in a monofin
Dynamic without fins (DNF)
distance swum in pool on a single breath without the use of fins
Constant weight (CW)
depth dived to and returned from on a single breath, usually in a monofin, the diver follows a rope but can not pull on it except for at the turn and must return to the surface with the same equipment they left with
Constant weight without fins (CNF)
as above but without the use of fins
Free Immersion (FIM)
depth dived without fins but the diver may pull on the rope
Variable Weight (VAR)
non-competition event where the diver goes as deep as possible but may drop weight at the bottom for an easier descent and ascent
No Limits
non-competition event where the diver rides a sled as deep as they can and then fills an air bag to ride back to the surface as seen on the film "The Big Blue"
Freediving links
friend's blogs
- Ben - Auzzie freediver
- Chris - Kiwi freediver
- Elisabeth - Norwegian freediver
- Eva - Danish freediver
- Jeremy - uni friend/ex flatty
- Kerian - Kiwi freediver
- Lauren - high school friend
- Martin - German freediver
- Nat - Russian freediver
- Patti - uni friend/ex flatty
- Rachel - high school friend
- Will - Kiwi freediver
2 comments:
Great to hear it hasn't majorly dented confidence, more so as you
started protocol.
Congrats on your new NR 44m! for yesterday.
Read Daves going for 113.
Wish him all the best to make history & Kerian adding more to his PB.Who knows what Will do next...
gav
Great format this comp, rather than fly all that distance for 1 dive.
I still think you rock at cnf, Kathryn! Keep going!!! I've been following your blog and the result list and it's very exciting. Soon I'm off to Dahab for some depth too, and will try to keep the inspiration. I wish you all the best and lot's of good dives :)
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