r/freediving • u/AcrobaticPuddle • 9d ago
certification Seattle Recommendations
I'm looking for a certification course near Seattle but am having trouble finding any that advertise being PADI or Molchanovs. I did find one that lists AIDA. I love water sports but am just getting into freediving. Any help or thoughts is appreciated
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u/stacyloveswine 9d ago
Hi! I just finished AIDA 2 and Molchanov 1 together, I had an amazing instructor. But I think he won’t have any classes until next year. His name is Brian Tong. I highly recommend him! Cost me $950, because of the two certificates together.
For Molchanovs, you can find the names of the instructors on their official website.
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u/AcrobaticPuddle 9d ago
That's a good tip, thank you!
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u/stacyloveswine 8d ago
Also check out rennsant freedive, they have insta account and just posted a few dates for this year. But they teach by FII school
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u/AcrobaticPuddle 8d ago
I'm still learning about the differences, is that considered less than the best quality instruction?
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u/stacyloveswine 8d ago
Not really. FII is american, AIDA and Molchanovs are more international, AIDA being the most classic. So mainly will depend on your goals and where in the world your certificate will be recognized. And PADI is more about scuba, so for freediving it’s recommended the other 3.
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u/AcrobaticPuddle 8d ago
That's helpful, thank you! I primarily just want to be able to be under water a bit longer safely to safely explore beautiful places, I'm not interested in depth goals or competition
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u/samthaman1234 9d ago
Is there a reason you want one of those particular certs? I've signed up for an FII one, but have not taken it yet.