| Spearfishing
and Freediving courses with Extreme Sports Cafe in Austria
- NEW |
Extreme
Sports cafe has teamed up with a new Freediving School, run
by Dieter Baumann, an experienced AIDA Freediving instructor,
International AIDA Judge and Judge Instructor, World Record
Holder, National Champion, Multiple Coach of Herbert Nitsch
at World Records, Multiple Captain/Coach of the Austrian National
Team, CMAS and NAUI Assistant Instructor to name a few. He
is also one of the founders of Freediving in Austria. 
He
has long lasting experience in all areas of Freediving and
you can benefit from his experience by taking part in his
Freediving courses.
Dieter
is a competent AIDA instructor, his major consideration is
safety and he is able to create a friendly environment for
his students to help them to progress.
Courses take place at Lake Hallstättersee. It is 508m
above sea-level (depth: 125m), has crisp clear water and lots
of fish.
Obertraun
is a lovely scenic town located right in the heart of nature
on the shores of Hallstättersee Lake, far away from noisy
traffic routes.
Embedded
in the majestic Dachstein mountains, on the eastern shores
of
Hallstättersee lake, Obertraun is a renowned starting
point for excursions to the world-famous Dachstein Caves (Giant
Ice Cave, Mammoth Cave), accessible via the Dachstein mountain
railways, and the beautiful Koppenbrüllerhöhle Cave
(water cave) down in the valley.
No other region is as diverse as this one with its mighty
mountains and crystal clear lakes.
Obertraun,
the paradise on Lake Hallstattersee has a long and rich history,
cultural sights, mountain ranges, glaciers, mysterious caves,
fresh air and clean water are just some of the reasons why
many visitors are attracted to this scenic countryside.
Accommodation
is in a hotel right on the shores of Lake Hallstättersee.
Prices range from €35 to €45 per person per night
including breakfast.
Weightless
gliding under water. Soundless exploration of the animal world.
Staying relaxed in the abyss. Apnea diving is also an extreme
sport. Acquired during practice-orientated classes not only
to minimise risks and to avoid dangers and malices but also
techniques to enjoy and experience relaxed orientated freediving.
For
those with no previous Freediving experience, these simple
and enjoyable courses offer easy-to-understand information
on the most important and basic principles related to Freediving.
| Elementary
Freediver Courses €95 1 Day |
Introduction
course
Anyone interested in getting initiated in freediving should
take this simple and enjoyable course. All basic aspects of
the sport of freediving are introduced in an easy-to-understand
manner. The main goal of this freediving course is to make
the interaction with the water/sea a safe pastime, allowing
the students to feel comfortable in what is for many an intimidating
environment. This course is intended only as the first step
in the diver's formal training, and all Budding Freedivers
are encouraged to continue their education up to the next
level.
| Beginner
*Freediver (1) €170 |
Introduction
course
This course teaches Freedive theory and introduces students
to the different disciplines of Freediving, equipment, the
risks involved and how to avoid them, the correct response
to Freediving problems and an understanding of the main physiological
factors of Freediving.
AIDA* Freediver certification will be awarded
to student divers who achieve a dive to 8m.
Special
Freediving Package for June 3 - 5 2006.
*
Book the Freediver 1 and 2 (* & **) courses together for
a discvounted package price of €370
This
course allows Freedivers to progress their open water dive
skills safely. Divers will make further open water training
dives, aiming to increase their own depth and comfort underwater.
An
AIDA ** Freediver certification will be issued to Freedivers
who complete a rescue scenario and a constant weight Freedive
to a depth of at least 16m.
Course Prerequisites:
Medical certification
AIDA * Freediver
Special
Freediving Package for June 3 - 5 2006.
*
Book the Freediver 1 and 2 (* & **) courses together for
a discvounted package price of €370
| ***
Advanced Freediver (3) €270 |
This
qualification is simply a more advanced version of the AIDA
** Freediver course, and allows the diver to progress into
performance-oriented Freediving if they so wish. An additional
responsibility to this qualification is that divers attaining
this level are expected to be able to supervise less experienced
divers as well as practice performance Freediving with similarly
qualified training partners.
You should also be able to dive to a depth of 24m at the end
of this course.
Course
Prerequisites:
Medical certification
AIDA ** Freediver
At least 4 months after **
| ****
Master Freediver (4) €280 |
This
is one of the best and most comprehensive courses. Every concept,
topic and principle related to freediving is explained in
exhaustive detail. Superior performance techniques are introduced
and all practical skills revised and polished under the careful
eye of our world class Instructor. This course represents
the pinnacle in Freediving Education, and those who successfully
complete it can truly be called Master Freedivers. Additionally,
the Master Freediver certification is a requisite to enroll
in a Master Instructor course, for those wishing to turn their
passion for freediving into a profession!
Course
Prerequisites:
Medical certification
AIDA *** Freediver
At least 4 months after ***
