Swimming faster?

[thatotakugalaxy]

Alright, so i was wondering if anyone knows how to swim faster..? I'm going down a 30 foot hole with some friends who do scuba-diving, I'm afraid that i'm gonna have to come up for air, and i wont be able too because im not fast enough.. i use the finfun Monofin and i'm using this tail skin

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFVU90...UFO?th=1&psc=1

I know it probably doesn't matter about tail skin xD

any tips on how to swim faster? whenever i start Needing breath i swim up as fast as i can if i'm deep.

[Mermaid Alea]

1. Use a different type of monofin in your tail.

2. Practice weeks before the trip so that you will get stronger.

3. Watch some Youtube videos on proper monofin techniques.

Be careful! I don't know much about Finfun monofins but I do know they don't have as much power as other monofins. I think you need to focus more on holding your breath long enough (safely) rather then hoping you will be able to swim fast enough to get to the surface. I am not an expert but I think that you burn through oxygen faster when you swim really fast - especially if you are afraid that you won't get to the surface in time. One of the best things you could probably do is go to a pool somewhere and swim around in the deep end to figure out how long you can stay at the bottom comfortably and how long it takes you to come up. I know it won't be anything like 30ft. but still it will be something to help you gauge where you are at. It is kind of hard to explain, but when I went swimming in a spring I just kind of knew how far I could go on one breath and how quickly I could come up. If the Finfun monofin makes it really hard to get up to the surface in a comfortable amount of time you might want to start saving for a sturdier monofin. I really enjoy how my Finis Rapid performs when I am swimming down in the spring.

Like I said, I am no expert and I am hoping to take a freediving class this summer so that I will know more about this kinda stuff.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Ah, alright. Thanks alea!

[thatotakugalaxy]

i'll have to get a new skin for that monofin o:

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Yea, you need a proper monofin, for those kinds of depth. With a Fin Fun, its just mean for play and shallow waters.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Alright, thanks. Do you know of any tails for deep water swimming..? I can't swim in sillicone because i need to feel lightweight

[Mermaid Tula]

Mermaid Alea has it right. Do your research, practice, practice, practice. I have a specialfins monofin that is really powerful and it propels me across a pool crazy fast, but I also practice a lot. One thing to remember when you're diving, is you have to equalize. http://www.scubadiving.com/11-tips-easy-equalizing has some pretty good info. Will you be swimming with a tank or are you doing a breath hold? If you're doing a breath hold, you need to practice breathing techniques and practice them while moving in the water.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Alrighty, thanks alot tula o: im gonna be holding my breath, but my friends are there to make sure i get back to the surface, we have hand signals, shaking hand means 'get me to the surface quick!', means 'doing fine' and means 'heading to surface for breath.' We have more. I will do tons of research!


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[Mermaid Tula]

Good good. Hand signals are a must. We use them when we go scuba diving.

[thatotakugalaxy]

My friend taylor has underwater speakers, but she can only talk to my other friends who are diving, i can't hear them as i block my ears to relief the pressure.. the hand signals are a VERY helpful thing to us.


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[Mermaid Tula]

If you can equalize your ears, it will help with the pressure.

[thatotakugalaxy]

thats what i meant xD i do that when i usually hit 11 feet as thats when my head starts hurting bad then,


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[Mermaid Tula]

[thatotakugalaxy]

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[Mermaid Tula]

Just remember, if you start feeling pain, stop. Then go up a bit, equalize, then start going down again. Safety is key.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Alrighty! Thanks for the info. I'll add a little something, close your eyes when you equalize, it helps me get rid of the pressure.


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[Slim]

I'm just amazed at how much she knows at her age. This mermaid is going to be going places. I'm glad she part of the Florida pod.

Alrighty! Thanks for the info. I'll add a little something, close your eyes when you equalize, it helps me get rid of the pressure.


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PS. Your avatar picture is making me tempted to watch some Sword Art Online.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Oh my goodness, im flattered o:

XD go watch the movie!!!:3 it just came out a few days ago




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[Slim]

Seriously? How did I not know this. Please tell me they have an awesome opening and closing song. I still think this was one of the best songs. It brings out all the feels: https://youtu.be/lkzMXiIcc0g

Oh my goodness, im flattered o:

XD go watch the movie!!!:3 it just came out a few days ago




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[thatotakugalaxy]

They did!! Also, i spot amalee:3
Amalee for best music artist 2017

Look up this

Sword art online: ordinal scale


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