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Old 12-11-2013, 05:38 PM   #1
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FII vs PFI

Hey everyone, I want to take a freediving course to better my skills and I just wanted to know what the differences are between the programs. If you have any experience or advice I am open to hear it, I am in TEXAS by the way so if there are any instructors near galveston hit me up. What is the best route to becoming a FII instructor? kinda want to go all the way with this sport so lets hear it from those who know, thanks for you time.

one extra question, picked up a 3.5mm full suit, will that be sufficient for winter in texas gulf? or do ppl go thicker? got the hood and booties too
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Old 02-22-2014, 09:29 AM   #2
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Re: FII vs PFI

I've taken both classes and they are very similar, almost identical. I wouldn't worry about FII VS. PFI, just find an experienced instructor, that's more important.
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Old 02-24-2014, 05:58 AM   #3
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Re: FII vs PFI

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Hey everyone, I want to take a freediving course to better my skills and I just wanted to know what the differences are between the programs. If you have any experience or advice I am open to hear it, I am in TEXAS by the way so if there are any instructors near galveston hit me up. What is the best route to becoming a FII instructor? kinda want to go all the way with this sport so lets hear it from those who know, thanks for you time.

one extra question, picked up a 3.5mm full suit, will that be sufficient for winter in texas gulf? or do ppl go thicker? got the hood and booties too
Here is some more information on becoming an FII Instructor. I have an instructor class in Tenerife, Spain in July 2014..

http://www.freedivinginstructors.com...-certification

Peace, Errol
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:40 PM   #4
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Re: FII vs PFI

I asked the same question last month http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=169950. I ended up going the FII route and loved the class, I couldn't recommend it more. I'm trying to get all my dive buddies to take the class.
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