SETT freedive

[snaprat1972]

good stuff, it is really good the Navy lets freedivers use this facility, thumbs up all round.

[bubbsyd1999]

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[bubbsyd1999]

lol 2:49

[maria75622]

so when deos it stop

[dainsma1]

gosh who has to clean this

[ningjune]

the free fall part was scary! lolz,, yet interesting!

[ClearSkyline]

Why did she start freefalling at 1:40?

[6michaelpalmer9]

@ClearSkyline the air gets smaller as you descend so at a certain depth the air is very small and you just freefall

[adygee]

@6michaelpalmer9 Da! :)

[adygee]

@ClearSkyline SHE??!! Not last time I looked...!! :D 6michaelplamer9 has pretty much nailed it - past a certain depth your lungs have compressed enough that they're no longer buoyant enough to make you float - so y' sink! It's a bit freaky at first, but you learn to love the feeling.... :)

[MrBeefaroo]

@adygee How did you hold you breath for so long mate? I've got to do something similar for my Submariners course, I was just wondering if you had any pointers please :)

[alexrowland]

Ha, I feel bad you have to re-answer so many questions! Hopefully this helps:

1.Your ears should NEVER hurt when diving, too much pressure can cause a rupture. "Equalizing" prevents this. Google it.

2. The tanks at the bottom are for Submariner training, they exit from them and swim to the top.

3. The water isn't cold, it's warm to keep everyone comfortable and relaxed.

4. This is at the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tank) in Gosport, UK.

5. For more info, check out out the NoTanx website.

[adygee]

@alexrowland Cheers chap! I don't mind going over stuff again really... Can't believe this video has had nearly 30000 views! Have you ever dived the SETT?

[alexrowland]

@adygee I live in the states so SETT is a little bit out of range. It looks awesome though. I'm more into SCUBA, I've never been great at holding my breath, but SETT still looks awesome. A tank/pool I've been very tempted to visit is Nemo 33 in Belgium.

I certified at a pretty cool spot here in Utah that you'd probably think is interesting. It's a naturally occurring hot spring cavern in Heber City Utah called "The Crater". It's 60' wide, 65' deep, and stays around 96 F (35 C). Check it out!

[adygee]

@alexrowland This "Crater" sounds awesome! Do they let freedivers in?! Could you PM me some details please? Thanks! :D

[MedicSurvival]

@alexrowland i live around there its a amazing spot!!

[halfblindwriter]

I'm freaking out just watching this. you've got to be insane, really educated, or both to do this!

[Balfourism]

equalising is fairly simple..... People having trouble with it,.. U might have a cold or something witch make it much harder to do.... .. generally if u have a clear nose ( witch u should for free diving or diving in general) holding you nose and just blowing gently against your nose should do it fine... unless there is a medical reason.. i dunno i sitll think it's easy.....( it's the same thing u do in a air plane)

[iownudie108]

hello, i was wondering how can u take the preassure,cuz if i go under 3 m my ears start hurting like hell and when i come up i feel like im about to black out. Any advise? please reply

[adygee]

@iownudie108 Hi! The pain in your ears is because you're not equalising. Best way to learn how to do this is to go on a course or find a freedive club. Google the AIDA website, and look through for a local course/club. Drop me a PM if you'd like more info... :)

[iownudie108]

@adygee yeah i just went like a week ago to a local swimming place ,and tryed to equalize, i tryed to hold my nose and blow out of my ears(cuz thats what i heard about ppl talking) but didnt work ,finnaly i just dived and bared the pressure but can that end bad?

[adygee]

@iownudie108 Er, yes... That can end very badly...!! Please don't do that!!! Don't think about trying to blow out of your ears - you just blow gently against your closed nose, and the air should just go to your ears. Much better to go on a course or join a club though - they'll teach you how to do it properly :) Just Google freedive courses in your area (or abroad!) and go learn new stuff . Enjoy!! :))

[msgann]

@iownudie108 just, hold for ur nose and blow, so the pressure get higher and then dissapear, worked for me,

[762jackdaripper]

u guys need to go to the nemo pool

[adygee]

@762jackdaripper One day.....!! :))

[vatskytube]

Can anyone tell me how I could get more information about this tank. I love to free dive, would love to try this. Does anyone know where this tank is or if there is one like this in California?

[m577r]

how do you hold your breath that long?

[adygee]

@m577r It really is just practice! Anyone can do it! But ALWAYS with a buddy.....!!!! :)

[ToobatubbaTubbatooba]

i only made it to the bottom :X

[adygee]

@ToobatubbaTubbatooba :oD Good job! Now you just need to work on getting back to the surface.....!

[DBClay96]

What were the tanks or chambers at the bottom for?

[TheDrummerboi94]

@DBClay96 they were escape chambers such as found on Royal Navy Submarines, hence the name Submarine Escape Training Tank ;)  they need something to escape out of :P

[OffendedPickle]

did you hold your breath that whole time?

[adygee]

@OffendedPickle Yes! :)

[llooddyy]

Awesome and inspiring. =]

[adygee]

@llooddyy Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[InSaneTK]

How do you control the pressure in your ears?

[adygee]

@InSaneTK Equalising. You push air into your inner ears to compensate for the pressure as you descend. Basic way is to pinch your nose and blow gently against the closed airway. Very easy if you're relaxed!

[cardiff4eva]

I went on an acquaintance week a month ago and they said there not aloud to do this anymore because of health and safety. We just get a demonstration on how its done, shame really

[adygee]

@cardiff4eva We're keeping our fingers crossed that the situation will change next year. Keep an eye on the NoTanx website for news....

[shakemysnakefool]

so you get to freedive all day in a purpose built bathtub full of bikinily clad females??

[adygee]

@shakemysnakefool Erm, not yet dude - but let me know if you hear of any opportunities! ;o)

[raiderhaterish]

is it just me or what? i feel alot of pressure in my ears just when im at 12 ft in the pool. wouldnt there be alot of pressure at 25???

[adygee]

@raiderhaterish It's all about equalising the pressure in your inner ear! As long as the pressure inside is the same as the pressure outside you won't feel any pain. At 25m, my ears feel exactly the same as they do on the surface. Watch the video again - at 1.42 I equalise - simply pushing air from my mouth into my ears.

[joedicki321]

@adygee cant that damage your ears

????

[adygee]

@joedicki321 If you over compensate you can cause damage, but that's pretty difficult to do. By keeping relaxed it's all very gentle, and just needs a bit of practice.

[LittleBits999]

@raiderhaterish well u can equalise every few meters

[adygee]

@LittleBits999 Spot on!

[Zeamus634]

What happens if you run out of oxygen going down or coming back up, are there tank regulators somewhere?

[adygee]

@Zeamus634 You know when you're going to run out of o2... It doesn't happen if you listen to your body. It knows what's going on.. ;o)

[Zeamus634]

@adygee

But what do you do when you do run out of O2?

[adygee]

@Zeamus634 You have to push REALLY hard to run out of o2, and in fun dives like this it just won't happen. When you're learning to freedive, you'll only add a very small amount of depth at a time, always listening to your body. Once you relax properly, it will tell you when you should be heading back to the surface.

[deanmetalface]

the ywould make so much money if this was open to the public i would love to try this

[adygee]

@deanmetalface You're right - they really would! We're still keeping our fingers crossed for access soon.... :o)

[jamesaddison81]

any news on the civilian use here?

[adygee]

@jamesaddison81 Still negative I'm afraid. We're keeping our fingers crossed for a change of policy next year. Keep an eye on the NoTanx website for more info :o)

[jamesaddison81]

any news on civilian use here?

[ManOfMeans]

What are those tanks and equipment there at the bottom of the tank? Appear to be filtering equipment?

[adygee]

@ManOfMeans They're hatches to get into the tank from the bottom... Under the tank there's a chamber like a mini submarine - it's pressurised, then the trainees head out and up to the surface. Check out Submarine Escape Training Tower on Wikipedia.

:o)

[adygee]

@Sibuhussy No pain at any point! You just have to equalise frequently all the way down. Breath-hold is actually quite a small part of freediving - I know that sounds odd but it's true! The best way to improve is to go on a freediving course.

[lastcall808]

How often does shallow water blackout happen? If you freedive your whole life can you expect to happen at least once to you? Yes...I know always freedive with a buddy. Thanks & Aloha

[adygee]

@lastcall808 If you dive within your limits it will never happen! It's really not a good thing to have a BO - personally I've never come close to one, but am still making progress in both depth and distance. And yes - always train with a buddy! :o)

[Melotier]

did you have any breathing equipment, omg if not you hold your breathe for 2minutes? please reply back all i can do is 1minute

[adygee]

@Melotier Yes - total dive time was about 2 minutes. No breathing equipment other than my lungs! :o)

[Vanpire100]

Were you pulling on that rope?

[adygee]

@Vanpire100 I was on the way up, and for the first 8m or so on the way down - past 10m you just sink..... It's an awesome feeling! :o)

(That "rope" was actually a rubber covered steel cable!)

[EnautP]

Duggersz, Adygee is a fantastic teach. I know him very well. He will show you the way to a whole new world!

[TheCamanche]

hi where is your notanx club based?

[adygee]

@TheCamanche Can't remember if I've replied already - and don't know how I can tell since YouTube changed the layout!! We're based in London, and now Woking too. Check the website - there may be more branches opening soon.... :o)

[Duggersz]

does it hurt your ears going down that deep cuz it kills mine going to the bottom of a pool :/ and how do you manage to hold your breath so long lol

[adygee]

Easy! You equalise your ears - there's absolutely no pain (watch at about 1:40 where I pinch my nose). And as for the breath-hold, that's just a bit of practice! Everyone can do it ;o)

Go on a course....! PM me - I'll send details :o)

[Duggersz]

its really amazing how you do it i was totally shocked when i watched this lol

thanks for replying btw not many people do that :)

[adygee]

No worries. Freediving is a fantastic sport - I'd just like more people to take it up! :o)

[JMysticStar7]

What would a person have to know before taking freediving lessons? Should they know how to scuba first?

[adygee]

Some basic swimming skills - that's about it! Scuba divers tend to be a bit more comfortable underwater than someone who's never been underwater before - but it's mostly down to relaxation. :o)

[JMysticStar7]

Thanks

[YaMumYaNanYaGran]

So cool!! The anxiety of being that far down in a closed space like that would be such a rush. Would have to control that though to do it lol.

[hendersonhigh]

i held my breath sitting at my computer (just), but it would be so much harder in that tank at the bottom knowing theres not quick way out just to hold your breath, and trying and relax. really cool video thanks for sharing.

[White1Hunter]

you are pretty hardcore

[jumjum99]

are those big things at the bottom oxygen?? what are they?

[dilator]

its probably for training folk how to leave the submarine so they get pressurised then jump out there and come to the surface exhaling and all that. just a guess :D

[adygee]

Spot on Dilator!

Not been in them myself - much happier diving down and back then getting in at the bottom of the tank!! :o)

[Halibut88]

Hatches used to help train submariners on emergency escapes.

[estebandoebolas]

nice vid

[adygee]

@estebandoebolas Thanks! (Sorry about the slow response there.....!)

[TheHalfBobby1]

@adygee arent you supposed to equelize th co2

[adygee]

@TheHalfBobby1 Erm, do you mean decompressing on the way up like you do in scuba....?

[TheHalfBobby1]

@adygee yea

[adygee]

@TheHalfBobby1 Not necessary in freediving because you're not breathing compressed gas ! :)

[gavincannell]

The water is warm so the sett instructors can stay in longer and dont have to use wet suits which are bouyant

[warrenG54]

nice job!! how cold was the water??

[adygee]

Cold??!! Dude - it's so warm you can hardly feel the water - lush! 33 degrees Centigrade :o)

Check out the NoTanx website and come and try it for y'self.....!

[warrenG54]

why do they make it so warm for?

[adygee]

Being warm (hence the warm water - or in open water a good wetsuit) makes freediving so much easier - especially equalising, which is the main reason we use the SETT for training. The warmth allows you to relax properly and listen to your body. That is much harder if you're shivering! :o)

[Boppex]

Fantastic video!

I've been hoping I'll get someday a chance to dive either in the SETT or in the nemo44.

Woul'd be fun to practice there and maybe even meet the local freedivers!

[adygee]

Cheers dude! We dive the SETT nearly every month, so give a shout when you're in the UK....! :o)

Check out videos by "freedivermig" - he's m' coach :o) Lots more SETT stuff in there.....!

[Boppex]

Thanks for the tip! Watched a few of his videos and my apnea reflex went on.. Damn this cold winter of Finland (though I love it) for freezing all the open waters. : )

[adygee]

No worries! Finland freediving sounds good.... I'd love to try freediving under ice one day! :o)

[michaelhaifa2222]

it was great dude!i hope to be able one day to come to uk and dive with you guys in that tower.God bless you.

[Dennis23menace]

what kind of self training (is that what i should call it) does it take to do that?

[adygee]

Erm, kind of difficult to explain fully, but I train dry breath-holds at home, and just general cardio and strength work (WaterRower and body weight exercises). Check the NoTanx website...! ;o)

[Dennis23menace]

how does it feel to be down that deep?

[adygee]

It feels great. When you're really relaxed and breathed up well, you're down there with no urge to breath, the water is body temperature so you can't feel it, and you feel like you weigh about 4kg. It's great jumping around on the stuff at the bottom of the tank - feels like being in space, but without the restriction of a suit.... fantastic :o)

Come and try it some time...!!

[adygee]

@Dennis23menace Not sure how I missed this comment - sorry for slow reply! How does it feel being that deep... You train for it gradually. If you'd never dived before and went this deep, you'd probably be feeling very uncomfy by 16m - but as you get used to the pressure with training, it feels great! Drop me a PM if you'd like any more info :)

[paranguanzon]

nice slow dive, congratulations

[samdesouza]

cool vid, Nice demo of freefall, wish i could get that deep. good job.

[OniRecordsNZ]

My dad trained in this before he moved n to HMS Conqueror for the Falklands, I always wondered what was inside that tower. He broke his ear drum on that coming up too fast, but was still able to serve and helped bring down the Belgrano (sp?)

Whats the piece of music you used?

[adygee]

Thanks for the comment dude - the music is "T-raenon" by Photek. Have a look for the full length version on YouTube.

We dive the SETT once a month if you'd like to try it.....! Check out NoTanx (dot) net :o)

[OniRecordsNZ]

Haha, I'd love to try but unfortunately it would now mean traveling from New Zealand! I'll have to stick to the 6m dive pool here :(

[flowdynamic]

That must have been fun.. I'm no doubt jealous... congrats!!

[adygee]

No need to be jealous - come along and try it for yourself! Check out the website..... ;o)

(Oh, and yes - it was great fun! Very relaxing too.....)

[dianitapilla]

where is this located?!

[adygee]

It's the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tank) in Gosport, UK

[CrankonaMono]

You clearly need your head looking at, old friend! Then again, I want to climb El Capitan in Yosemite. 1000m straight up - Who am I to judge?

[adygee]

That sounds AWESOME!! Looking forward to watching your video....! :o)

[jdude1991]

Ok so let me get this straight, that was a 28m dive? With no oxygen tank?

I am VERY impressed

Do you have to come up a bit slowly to stop you getting err, cant remeber what its called

[adygee]

Thanks dude! Yes, 28m - it's easy when you're relaxed ;o)

As for the ascent, you're thinking of the "bends", and no they're not a problem till you're doing repeat dives beyond 80m or so. (Which I can't do. Yet....!)

[baburix1]

great music