Line handling
Efficient hand placement, rhythm and a controlled start.
SSI FREEDIVING SPECIALTY · KAŞ, TÜRKİYE
FREE
FREE
IMMERSION
Remove finning from the dive and expose the details. Free Immersion lets you focus on equalization, alignment, relaxation and pressure while using the line as your propulsion.
★ 5.0 · 200+ Google reviewsMINIMUM AGE12+
PREREQUISITEPool Freediver+
ENVIRONMENTOpen water
FOCUSLine technique
SCHEDULEBy plan
SPECIALIZE YOUR TECHNIQUE
One of the simplest disciplines — and one of the best for learning what your body is doing at depth.
Free Immersion uses the dive line for propulsion, removing finning from the equation and making it easier to focus on equalization, relaxation, alignment and pressure adaptation.
It can be a powerful tool for improving technique even if Free Immersion is not your primary depth discipline.
Quick answer: SSI allows Pool Freediver-certified students or higher to register for Free Immersion from age 12. For a Pool Freediver, the open-water depth is limited to 20 metres; higher-level divers remain within their certification limits.
Prerequisites: Minimum age 12. SSI Pool Freediver certification or equivalent is required. Training depth remains within the limits of your current certification.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Want to isolate equalization and relaxation without the workload of finning?
Free Immersion is especially useful when you want more time to feel pressure changes, refine body position and make the descent calmer.
- You want a technical discipline that slows the dive down.
- You want to work on equalization timing and head position.
- You want to use Free Immersion as a training tool for other depth disciplines.
WHAT WE WORK ON
Slow the dive down and feel what is really happening.
The exact sequence adapts to the diver and conditions, while the required SSI standards remain the foundation of the program.
Body alignment
Use the line to notice head position, torso alignment and unnecessary tension.
Equalization timing
Coordinate pulls with early, gentle and consistent equalization.
Relaxation
Build a calmer descent without the workload of fin propulsion.
Depth integration
Use Free Immersion as a technical tool within your current certification limits.
WHAT YOU DEVELOP
Skills you can take into your next training session.
Line technique
Efficient pulling without wasting energy.
Equalization awareness
More time to notice timing and pressure changes.
Alignment
Improve body position and reduce drag.
Relaxation
Reduce unnecessary movement and muscular load.
Depth control
Use the line for stable, repeatable descents.
Transfer of skill
Apply what you learn to other depth disciplines.
Course outcome: You leave with a cleaner line-pulling rhythm, better awareness of alignment and equalization, and a discipline you can use to diagnose and improve other depth dives.
WHY LIFE AQUATIC IN KAŞ
Small groups. Direct feedback. Skills before numbers.
Kaş gives us easy access to depth, which makes Free Immersion especially useful for progressive technical work. We keep the emphasis on relaxed pulls, early equalization and repeatable technique rather than simply reaching a number.
WHAT WE PRIORITIZE
Technique that still works when the dive gets harder.
We use progressive practice, individual feedback and realistic session goals so the skill you learn is repeatable — not something that only worked once during the course.
YOUR PATHWAY
See where this program fits.
Training Techniques
Learn how to structure training and progression more systematically.
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COURSE FEE€220
Per person · dates confirmed on booking
A focused specialty built around your current level.
Send us your certification, recent depth experience and dates. We will confirm the most suitable format, training depth and fee.
CHECK DATES ON WHATSAPPBEFORE YOU BOOK
Send us the information that matters.
- Your preferred dates.
Tell us when you will be in Kaş and how flexible your schedule is. - Your current certification.
Include the agency, level and any relevant specialties. - Your recent experience.
Share your comfortable / maximum depth and any equalization or technique issues. - Your goal.
Tell us what you want to improve so we can confirm whether this is the right program.
COURSE FAQ
Questions before you start.
What is Free Immersion?
Free Immersion is a depth discipline where the freediver uses the dive line to descend and ascend rather than fin propulsion.
Who can take the specialty?
SSI allows students age 12+ with Pool Freediver certification or higher, or an accepted equivalent.
How deep can I go?
Depth remains within your current certification limits. For a Pool Freediver, SSI limits Free Immersion open-water training to 20 metres.
Why is Free Immersion useful?
It reduces the workload of finning and creates more space to focus on equalization, relaxation and body alignment.
Is it only for deep divers?
No. It is useful as a technical training discipline at many levels.
Can I combine it with another course?
Potentially, depending on your certification, schedule and training load. Contact us before booking.
Can Free Immersion help my equalization?
Yes. Because you are not finning, you have more time and less workload to notice timing, head position and pressure changes.
Is Free Immersion useful if I normally dive with bi-fins?
Yes. Many divers use it as a technical tool even when bi-fins or monofin remain their primary discipline.
READY TO CONTINUE?
Send us your dates and current level.
We’ll confirm availability, prerequisites, the most suitable course format and what you should prepare before arriving in Kaş.
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