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Freediving Disciplines

January 19, 2016

  • In static apnea (STA) the freediver holds his breath for as long as possible with the airways submerged.
  • In dynamic with fins (DYN) the freediver dives in a horizontal position below the surface, attempting to cover the greatest possible distance.
  • In dynamic without fins (DNF) the freediver dives in a horizontal position below the surface (usually in breaststroke), attempting to cover the greatest possible distance. Propulsion devices are prohibited.
  • In constant weight with fins (CWT) the freediver attempting to go as deep as possible and to reach the target depth. Only during the turn it is allowed to touch/pull the guiding rope.
  • In constant weight without fins (CNF) the freediver attempting to go as deep as possible and to reach the target depth (usually in breaststroke). Only during the turn it is allowed to touch/pull the guiding rope. Propulsion devices are prohibited.
  • Free immersion (FIM) is another deep diving discipline. Also here, the freediver attempting to go as deep as possible and to reach the target depth. In this discipline the athlete descents and ascents by pulling himself along the rope, without using of any propulsion devices.
  • In variable weight (VWT) the freediver descends with the help of a ballast weighted sled. It remains in the end depth. For the ascent the athlete is pulling himself along the rope and/or using fins.
  • As the name suggests, in No Limits (NLT) are no limitations. The athlete descends with the help of a ballast weighted sled and ascends with a system of his/her choice.