The intermediate course is where recreational freediving ends and something more serious begins. Over 3.5 days you will develop Frenzel equalization, learn free-fall, refine your technique across multiple disciplines and push your depth to 30m with proper training and guidance.
The intermediate course introduces the skills that separate recreational freedivers from those who progress consistently. Frenzel equalization is the single biggest unlock for most divers at this level. understanding and training it properly changes everything.
You will also develop free-fall technique, learn to use CO₂ and oxygen training tables effectively, understand the risks associated with increasing and decreasing pressure, and refine your performance across static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion and constant weight.
Theory at this level covers: advanced physiology, equalization and barotrauma, lungs at depth, buoyancy, shallow water blackout, training concepts, the mammalian dive reflex, decompression sickness, surface intervals and the freediver's code of conduct.
At this level the differences between the two agencies become more meaningful. Both cover the same depth range and core skills, but the methodology and emphasis differ in ways that matter for long-term progression.
At the intermediate level, the choice of agency starts to have a real impact on how you develop as a freediver.
You are already AIDA certified and want to stay within the same system. The AIDA 3 is a rigorous course with clear performance standards and is recognised globally. It is also the better choice if you are thinking about moving toward competition or instructor level down the line within AIDA.
You care about getting deeper with better technique. The Molchanovs system introduces CNF and has mandatory Free Immersion requirements from this level, building a more complete skill set. The emphasis on technique quality over hitting numbers tends to serve divers better at the levels that follow. Reverse packing is trained in both agencies at this level, but the overall Molchanovs methodology tends to build more transferable depth skills.
If you did your beginner course with one agency, you can crossover to the other at this level. it requires a short evaluation session. I am happy to advise on whether that makes sense for you.
Courses run at locations based on demand. Get in touch to discuss dates and availability.
430€
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