Why you can't hold your breath longer when spearfishing...

I am constantly being asked how can I hold my breath longer when spearfishing and what is my breathe up technique. In this video I am taking a different angle. Not so much things to help you hold your breath but things you might not be aware of that are crippling your breath hold. I am not a trained freediver nor have I had any freediving training. These are my personal experiences in my spearfishing journey and not intended as a substitute for formal training. For anyone wanting to improve their spearfishing I recommend they undertake a spearfishing course. If you’re in Australia you can’t go past these guys www.spearfishingacademy.com.au
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0:00 Introduction
0:51 Spearfishing vs. Freediving
1:58 Relaxation
6:50 Incorrect Weighting
8:26 Duck Dive
9:33 Your Shape
10:42 Dive Watch
11:35 Sleep
12:33 My Breath Up Technique

[@svenjaminfranklin471]

Yessss!!! Coming from a spearo that’s done his aida instructors course, 100% what you said is all on point! Especially about breathing normally! Thank you sooo much! It’s so good to hear it being told correctly and not encouraging any form of hyperventilation

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Svenjamin!

[@ZIggyRIbetto]

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[@DanielMann]

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[@deonlouw1198]

Daniel, your the Mann. What an excellent presentation. I am a 30sec spearo as I call myself for over 20years now. I have seldom in my life reached 20m and shot tons of fish. No need to stay 3min under, as the man says, relax and just enjoy every dive. Tell all your dive buddies to watch this 15min video. There is absolute nothing more to add for a successful spearo career. A big thank you Daniel.

[@pacificaifyouplease8560]

I am with you. 20 plus years spent part of that pushing my dive time, but came back to mainly 30 -45 second dives 10-12m , and never go to 20m - but often 5 hours in the water.

[@ryane8881]

Knowing the van keys are safe probably helps stay relaxed as well! Great vid, thanks 👍

[@DanielMann]

It was safe for the entirety of my dive...Just getting home was the problem 😂

[@tomcondon6169]

We used to keep the keys on top of the tire. Laid back Santa Cruz surf-rats. It was a different Era.

[@alexmacdonald258]

I want to thank you for this video. I had to undergo an MRI yesterday, for a sustained 2 hours. I'm normally not claustrophobic, but in this case, I'll make an exception! I had to hold my breath while they took pictures of my heart for relatively short duration, but only about 20 seconds or so between holds. Was beginning to feel that I didn't have enough recovery time until I recalled what you'd said in this video. Switching to the method you explained, everything went smoothly afterward, so thank you for your priceless instruction. And while the process wasn't fun, I did learn that the "plumbing" and delivery systems are in absolutely top notch shape, even for somebody who's 75 years old! So it's back in the water where I belong, and thanks again!

[@DanielMann]

You are most welcome Alex 🙌

[@ross8cosimo]

That was all really useful, especially the freediving vs spearfishing parabole, and the fact that passive breathing is the only mechanical component to breath ups. I usually overthink ways to optimize my breath up, and i’m now realizing that often that will lead to me hyperventilating. So I guess thanks for helping keep me alive!

[@jabcrosshookuppercut1793]

Yeah I used to keep my chin on my chest and I never looked around on my descent when I started til I dived right on to a bullray the size of a queen sized bed.

[@craigmills7280]

That made me laugh.. I've done the same.. eeeeeekkk, hi big ray, my bad..

[@tritiumlabs373]

Ok that’s funny.

[@bmchamberlain04]

Always look forward to another video. Greatly appreciate your contributions to my dinner table.

[@johnallison4688]

Very valuable information. In my day we always hyperventilated because we didn’t know any better. It makes me shudder to think about it today. Your standing in the spear fishing community together with your communication skills increases the pleasure and safety of this great activity.

[@zeroskell]

Best video of spearfishing tips ive watched... so simple, achievable and helped me stop all these breathing techniques that were actually causing me to hyperventilate

[@DanielMann]

Glad you found it helpful and safe diving 💪

[@jakedavies5748]

Great video once again Dan, very useful tips that are fully appreciated!

[@AntoniEesti]

Couldn't agree more especially between spearfishing and freediving.Super video Daniel .Bravo

[@RoyceGetit]

I’ll give these a try Thanks Daniel 💯🤙🏼

[@mathieuf.2788]

Really liked your perspective on this, thank you.

[@ronsmith5648]

Very knowledgeable Daniel.When I was a young man and started diving off shore anywhere from the NSW border to Cairns, it took me at least 3 months to get down deep. one day it just clicked and for the next 20 years I had difficulty describing to my non diving friends {scardey cats} just how increadible the whole experience was. many good years diving to you my young friend...

[@knightclan4]

Your bloody editing is epic Daniel!

[@trevormorris4385]

Thanks so much Daniel....I really appreciate your personal input 🙏🙏🙏🤗🐠

[@SeabassSeeker]

Thanks a lot for the content 👍🏼never ending journey...!

[@oraclebjj]

I had no idea there was so much to spear fishing! I’m glad i watched this. Cause i want to try it and i don’t to take it for granted and be that guy. Respect.

[@spearfin]

Great video as always Dan. Interesting to know about your breathe up technique 👍

[@samderek266]

The content on this video is guidebook worth of info, spearfishing for dummies the least. Great management of chapters 👏

[@asafvarlix]

Another great high quality video Daniel. well done.

[@mattbeukes2527]

Great video. Informative, practical and to the point. Thanks mate.

[@DontStopBrent]

Dan, this was by far one your best. We all say thanks for sharing years of experience. Just a fabulous video.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Brent!

[@immersionoutdoors3472]

Great video! again thank you Daniel for all the info. Keep them coming!!!

[@huetmiles7759]

Great tips, absolutely going to help me relax while diving and not over think

[@StHubert1]

Thanks for the video, I am relatively new to spear fishing.and can use all the help I can get.

[@ma799in]

Big thanks for your help 🙏

[@kayzin1000]

Thank you for the info. I'm very new to spearfishing (in fact havent ever went) I have a place in Hawaii and I'm getting all the equipment I'll need to start enjoying this sport.

[@thefrenchman8849]

Nicely sums up some key point. Often people get confused with bottom time and over all breath hold.

[@bailinliu4409]

Thank you Daniel! Your video really help me a lot even I have been spearfing for 3 years.

[@tas82c]

Spot on video. Very sound advice mate

[@barrybutler7169]

Hi Dan, I live in the North West Highlands of Scotland, was a Bsac certified open water instructor for years teaching school kids, always wanted to get in to spearfishing and free diving but had a bad experience a number of years back snorkeling for Scallops,shook me up a bit. I rally need to get an experienced dive buddy so I can get back on it, got new wetsuit/fins and spear gun for Christmas.

[@kenmare16]

Excellent video. As a spearo coming back to spearfishing this is all extremly useful info. Thanks!

[@MaxKobuk]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you!!

[@eduardoperez7797]

Thanks Daniel like always great tips and videos.

[@ralphfreeman255]

Always appreciate your teaching techniques & tips to help improve the craft! Straight up, no gimmicks, or secrets... Can't wait to get in again!!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Ralph!

[@danielbodin9388]

Great info and tips to think about! Thanks!

[@JallezJaleel]

Amazing advices, the best that came from a Spearo. I have seen alot of people answer that question and they keep dragging the whole video on how to inhale,exhale , asking to take advance freediving courses :) and they never mention any these factors you have covered. I have been in this spearing for few years and what you have covered are the best tips. The skipper part is the best thing which looses my concentration. Thanks so much

[@DanielMann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobclark4994]

Good advice Daniel, thanx!

[@uzairali8333]

Great video. Love the advice. Much love from Trinidad.

[@stillalive--]

Great. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@jimbojet8728]

Very informative. Yes, obvious on occasion, but nice to hear these things mentioned. Useful reminders. Thank you.

[@jaylipnicki7069]

Thanks Daniel! Thanks so much! I really got a lot out of your video and managed to get more relaxed in the water. I also thoroughly enjoyed your Norway Halibut Sessions 💪🏾

[@ewan12kd]

Absolutely loved the video such good points made here , thank you Daniel!

[@DanielMann]

Glad you got something out of it Ewan 👌

[@georgel2251]

Great stuff, spot on!

[@pacificaifyouplease8560]

Good video. Been lecturing newbie spearos from freediving course on the difference for years. Another good tip from an experienced spearo- quiet duck dive (as you mentioned) and SLOW descent.

[@GarzonTV]

totaly agree brother.....breathhold comes along the way of experience...no need to rush...

[@DontStopBrent]

Merry Christmas, Daniel. My boy and I really enjoy your videos. All your efforts enrich our lives a bit. Thanks.

[@DanielMann]

Merry Christmas to you as well Brent!

[@NorthWalesspearfishing]

very simple and very helpfull , nice one

[@Somaticrevolution]

Super good advice thank you!

[@markdunbar8219]

Another great informative blog thanks Dan 👍🏻🇬🇧🧜🏻‍♂️

[@robertschweppie5256]

VERY HELPFULL YOUVE HELPED ME A LOT

[@jcdrums2798]

hello Daniel...thanks so lot for your very good advices...stay safe.

[@nicholaspottinger5874]

Thanks for the explanation

[@samuelekman3099]

NICE! Love that you upped the production qulality

[@DanielMann]

Always trying to improve 🙌

[@Steve1974ification]

Wise stuff Dan! Cheers

[@nickmyers9322]

Good advise, as usual. Especially the bits about weighting and relaxing (which is what a good breath up really is). However, I think in your Ferrari analogy you are referring to competitive freediving versus spearfishing or freediving for its own sake. As far as I'm concerned, if you hold your breath and dive under the surface, you are freediving, whether you are hunting fish or just exploring the underwater environment. In both cases, your point about dealing with varying conditions in a real-world environment is right on the money. And it's more fun!

[@johnsiwmos1099]

Absoloutly amazing!

[@josephmorgan370]

Love the breathing talk ☝️❤️

[@kimpadron9879]

Well said! Awesome!

[@jpfreediving1929]

Hi Daniel, top video as always. I would add a few good recovery breaths to prepare the next relaxed breath up. 🤙🏻

[@sayadamine7474]

as always great job Daniel

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Sayad

[@runi34]

love the varied content of your videos Daniel! keep it up :)

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Runi!

[@aok5298]

Really helpful vid Mate 👍

[@wadomaster8024]

great in depth explanation. Great video

[@DanielMann]

Glad you liked it!

[@cheniquabouameur879]

Thank you so much I'm learning from you a lot bro ... I like watching your videos bro you are teaching me

[@vagabondroller]

Thank you!

[@josephfarley9681]

Can't wait to watch

[@ViktorAmosBelin]

Great video daniel mann. As every one is. Thanks for the tips 😁

[@RC-Jr]

great advice! Ty.

[@andykalin6526]

Great advice, best spearfishing channel on the internet.

[@brysonranger1837]

Thanks Dan, super helpful 👍🏼

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Bryson!

[@josepteixido5311]

Well said and very well explained! Keep them coming Daniel!

[@moody634]

this is awsome info I live in the Missouri so can't really go to the sea to go spear fishing so I've been practicing holding my breath right now so that I can go spear fishing once I'm able to move or go on a trip to the a place where I can. And what really cool is that I can hold my breath for up to 4 min right now.

[@ronin1330]

As always very informative, thanks man great vid👍

[@DanielMann]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ReshiMahendra]

Great info... Glad to check your channel...

[@heavyweight0111]

Brilliant vid mate! Well done. Cool edit too

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate!

[@flexadventures8337]

The man himself. I Always enjoy your contents, I Always look forward to your videos so I can improve my dives

[@DanielMann]

Glad to hear it

[@funnyuploads202]

Thanks daniel man i know all this bit juts want to watch the video

[@fierdomactavish3928]

Nice Tips !

[@sporranheid]

Thank you 👍

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Great tips!

[@jakeireland7169]

Dan is a very knowledgeable chap. All his videos like this are spot on every time. I almost every time watch his videos before I go out in the water. Thanks for the vids dude.

[@sorenputnam4295]

is your last name actually Ireland?

[@dimitriosstefanis9396]

Hello Daniel. It so nice seeing from you! Excelent video. Helpfull information. THANK YOU for sharing . It means so much to me. Greetings from Mayorca !!

[@jorgecastro8033]

Thakyou Daniel.

[@senecarus9407]

cheers for sharing Daniel, Just got myself a 1.1m Sparid, looking forward to some clear water down hear around Brunswick heads

[@philiplavere]

Best video on the subject I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheDeepEndYT]

What a amazing video Daniel! Looked away for a second on your thoughts part, and thought my computer was messing up!

[@DanielMann]

😂

[@joeenglish2720]

Some awesome tips here mate. I'll definitely use these next time I'm out.

[@DanielMann]

Hope they help!

[@anjezagjerazi366]

You made my day

[@MothKP]

Your vids look so proffesional and they help alot thanks😁

[@DanielMann]

Cheers! I work as a cinematographer so I'd hope they look okay.

[@MothKP]

@@DanielMann they look more than ok😂

[@jamesrahn8339]

You're the man...man

[@kaitoyanai1298]

There is no short cuts to breath holding in spearfishing. Just by having fun and enjoying the sport will help improve your breath hold in every dive. But yes I love your videos! Really enjoy the tips and tricks.

[@jollyroger7933]

The big thing I've noticed about building up your breath holding abilities, is that you must Snorkel often, to keep any progress that you've made... It takes a long time to build up your ability to stay down for a long time... But, you can lose this ability, very quickly, if you don't do so very regularly... Case in point, In my prime I was able to stay down for better than 3 minutes, in cold Canadian Waters, fighting a current(Using Scubapro Jetfins!). This took me over 3 years to build up to. I snorkeled every day in the Summer months, and 3 times a week in a public pool, over the Winter... I missed one Winter of practice, and I lost my ability to stay down more than a minute and a half! I have never been able to regain my ability to stay down as long as I used to... This takes a helluva lot of dedication... My personal best at simply breath hold diving, being timed, was 3:41... The other important thing for people to remember, is always make sure that you leave enough time to return to the surface(Plus a safety margin, in case something goes wrong on the way up), before you black out... Don't push your limits!

[@andreteixeira7704]

You hit the right point. Most of us, mostly beginners, are to much focused in getting a bigger breath hold with breathing techniques that they miss on getting alt the other techniques right. Being relaxed, duck dive, stay as much hydrodynamic as possible…. If we manage to dive efficiently we will natural increase our breath hold. We also need to have in mind that we aren´t everytime and every day with the same stamina, endurance due to not resting well, not eating well, stress….we need to learn to read our body and this comes with many and many hours. Thank you for another good Video

[@DanielMann]

Absolutely!

[@AntiVaganza]

Very good point on the changes from day to day. Spearos have been caught out on that before. Thinking that they can normally do an X minute dive and then pushing for that and not really noticing that they are tired, didn't sleep or eat well or can't really reach the right level of relaxation. Hence why having bottom time targets can be a dangerous thing.

[@asianseaanimals]

Thanks for tips

[@ll-nm8he]

Great tips tanku 👍

[@anjezagjerazi366]

Thank you, i love your chanel and have learn a lot of you, your explenations are very cool, keep going like that!!!!

[@fuckthatcrapnameshit]

Awesome Video. As allways