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On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Super Typhoon Rai made landfall in the Philippines, leaving destruction in its wake to countless numbers of Filipino homes and communities. The disastrous Category 5 typhoon reached sustained maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph) near the eye, and while rescue efforts continue to this day, at least 208 deaths have been reported so far.
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Freediving fins, also known to freedivers as bifins, are usually the first serious investment a beginner stores inside their gear bag. Since fiberglass and carbon fiber bifins are generally more expensive and fragile, many beginner freedivers purchase plastic bifins instead.
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Freedivers who want to become certified instructors face an important decision when it comes to which agency they will choose to represent. While there are a multitude of certification agencies around the world, prospective instructors should look for a reputable agency that offers support to its students and instructors, provides updated and detailed educational materials, and gives them the best opportunities and value in the professional market. Here are the top 8 reasons why prospective freediving instructors should choose the Molchanovs Education System for their Instructor Course.
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What is a pulley system?
Pulley systems are still quite a new concept in freediving circles, but they are becoming more known as an essential addition to a freediving buoy/float setup, especially as freedivers begin to dive deeper. But first, what exactly is a pulley system?
Freedivers who have completed a freediving course with the Molchanovs Education System or who are part of the Molchanovs Movement have the opportunity to continue their freediving training after their course is complete. Training in-between courses is important to improve and maintain a wide variety of freediving skills, which is why Base Training was created.
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