Fish N Chill Freediving Talk & Community [Make your own Neck Weight Workshop]

Name: Fish N Chill Freediving Talk & Community [Make your own Neck Weight Workshop]
Start: 2024-10-09T18:30:00-07:00
Location: Victoria British Columbia Canada

Schedule

Wed Oct 09 2024 at 06:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Victoria British Columbia Canada | Victoria, BC

This event requires an admission (Pay as much as you can) ticket.
All proceeds go to Support the Marine Education and Research Society(mersociety.org)
We will include 2-3lbs of lead shots per ticket required for this event, donated by @ East 2 West Freediving (east2westfreediving.ca)
We’re adding a workshop on making your own freediving neck weight at our next event.
Confirming your spot and ticket cut-off is 1st of October.
This will be a hands-on opportunity to craft your custom neck weight to improve your freediving experience. To help us plan, please fill out this form if you're interested in attending: https://www.fishnchill.com/pages/RSVP.html

What to Expect:
1. Introduction to Neck Weights
Learn the importance of neck weights in freediving, how they help with buoyancy control, and their role in improving overall dive comfort and performance.
2. Materials Overview
A rundown of the materials needed to create your own neck weight.
3. Custom Weight Calculation
Tips on finding the right balance for optimal performance and comfort.
4. Step-by-Step Assembly
Hands-on guidance on how to assemble the neck weight, including cutting, filling, and sealing the tubing.
Customizing your neck weight to fit your needs, ensuring it's secure and comfortable to wear.
5. Safety and Best Practices
Important safety considerations when using neck weights, such as how to properly position them and avoid risks like over-weighting or discomfort during dives.
6. Q&A and Troubleshooting
Time for participants to ask questions and receive help on any part of the assembly process.
By the end of the workshop, each participant will have crafted their own custom neck weight, ready for use in future freediving adventures!