How to Dive Deeper and Stay Down Longer
When most new spearos think about diving deeper and holding their breath longer, they focus on lung capacity. But here’s the truth: the secret to better dives doesn’t happen under the water. It starts at the surface!
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Noob Spearo, aka Shrek, to share three simple tips that can help you get more out of every dive while reducing risk.
3 Tips for Better Breath-Hold and Safer Diving
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Double or triple your surface intervals
Your recovery time should always be longer than your dive time. Taking it slow at the surface gives your body time to reset, which helps you dive safer and stronger. -
Use a dive watch
Don’t guess. A reliable dive watch keeps you honest about your intervals, so you don’t rush your recovery. -
Don’t rush back down
It’s tempting to dive again as soon as you see fish moving, but patience pays off. Slowing down means safer dives, better focus, and more relaxed hunting.
These small habits not only build better breath-hold tolerance, but they also lower your risk of shallow water blackout, one of the biggest dangers in spearfishing.
Takeaway
Diving deeper and staying down longer isn’t just about training your lungs. It’s about smart surface habits, patience, and having the right tools for the job.
