Black Friday Wishlist: What Freedivers Are Asking for This Season
By Kristina Zvaritch
Contributor: Patricia Paige Ong
It’s a freediver’s favorite time of the year – Black Friday! With a 15% discount sitewide on molchanovs.com, it’s time for you to get the top freediving products of the year you’ve had your eye on!
Freedivers everywhere are preparing for the holidays and for next year’s diving season! This is the perfect time to get yourself or your freediving loved one the most popular freediving gear at a discount.
We’ve compiled a list of our top-selling freediving gear and Base Training + programs of 2024 so you know exactly what freedivers around the world want most in their gift bags. It’s the ultimate freediving gear wishlist!
But don’t wait too long–get your gear now before it’s gone!
SPORT Bifins Carbon or Fiberglass
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced freediver, the SPORT Bifins in Carbon and Fiberglass is definitely the most versatile of our bifins!
Traveling freedivers love the fact that you can disassemble the foot pockets from the blade, making them effortless to travel with. Freediving instructors appreciate the responsiveness and power of the blades with very little effort.
And everyone is obsessed with anatomical, open-heel foot pockets for maximum flexibility and comfort in the water!
SPORT wetsuits are designed for comfort and durability, which is ideal for recreational freedivers, instructors, and amateur/pro athletes in search of a training wetsuit.
SPORT wetsuits put the focus on comfort with their form-fitting contours, allowing you to wear the wetsuit for hours in the water without any baggy areas or scratchy seams. Freedivers especially love the mobility and freedom of movement for every discipline.
And let’s be honest, who couldn’t love the sleek blue and bright gold colors of the SPORT Wetsuit Inside-Lined in underwater photos and videos?
The Hard Case is non-negotiable when it comes to freediving travel, especially for freedivers with monofins.
The 100-liter carrying capacity fits way more than you’d think, keeping all your freediving gear in a single bag when traveling. Plus, the hard outer shell of the Hard Case ensures your gear stays protected with even the most aggressive luggage handlers at the airport.
And the best part? The case fits the check-in luggage dimensions for most airlines, so you can avoid ‘oversized’ luggage fees!
Freedivers love how fully customizable they are, especially the hand-built foot pockets to make these bifins as comfortable as they are powerful. The monofin-style foot pocket gives you a better transfer of power on your dives, which makes top freedivers feel faster than before with no added effort.
These top freedivers even told us they had less lactic acid build-up during their deep dives!
The super lightweight and easily packable Lightweight Bifins Bag 3 keeps your bifins, wetsuit, mask, weight belt, and all other equipment organized and effortlessly transportable on trips.
For shorter trips to the open water or pool, whether in a car, train, bus, motorbike, or boat, freedivers loved the versatility of the Lightweight Bifins Bag 3. Velcro keeps bifins securely in place, while a large mesh pocket keeps the rest of your gear separate.
Plus, the bag folds away neatly in your suitcase or pool locker, making it a perfect companion for short and long freediving trips!
Whether you’re surfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, or scuba diving in cooler waters, the CORE One-Piece 2.5mm Wetsuit is essential!
This wetsuit is the epitome of comfort and durability with a soft nylon interior, and is easy to slip into on dry land. Freedivers love the eye-catching and professional design, and find the freedom of movement a breath of fresh air.
Plus, it’s also a good way to inspire your non-freediving loved one to take their first step into freediving!
The Molchanovs rashguard hugs your body like a second skin, provides hand coverage with extended sleeves and thumbholes, and gives you ultimate protection against the sun (and jellyfish!).
Who doesn’t need a stylish Lightweight Poncho Towel cover-up after a day out at the pool or in the ocean?
This poncho is super absorbent, easily packable, and keeps you protected from harsh winds. Oh, and did we mention it has a design that’ll turn heads?
Keep reading for the top-selling BT+ programs of 2024!
Molchanovs Instructor Trainer and Canadian National Record Holder Matthieu Duvault created the Master EQ Post-RV program specifically to help freedivers conquer their EQ woes at depth. This problem-solving master-class style program is slow-paced and makes you feel like you’re speaking in-depth about equalization over coffee with an instructor.
With plenty of theory, step-by-step instructions, dry exercises, and real-life tips, you’ll walk away from the program with a better understanding of mouthfill and deep Frenzel.
World Champion freediver Alexey Molchanov created a breathing program to get freedivers of all levels more in touch with the breathwork that comes with our sport. His program increases lung volume, helps you detect tension in the body and learn how to relax it, and gives you improved upper-body mobility.
Not to mention the health benefits that come with breathing correctly!
One of the top freediving breath-holders devised a program for freedivers to learn how to enjoy longer breath-holds and more relaxed dives in every discipline. Walk away from the program with a bigger breath-hold, a stronger and more flexible diaphragm and intercostal muscles, increased CO2 tolerance, and the ability to find relaxation faster.
P.S. This can be a great gift for non-freedivers, too, since breath-holding training has respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health benefits!
In Nusy’s program, you learn how to perform effective arm and leg strokes, common mistakes and how to avoid them, how to coordinate movements for pool and depth no-fins diving, gym training tips, and more.
At the end of her program, you’ll know exactly how to build pool workouts, structure weekly sessions, and continue training to keep adding meters to your no-fins performances!
Not only will you get notified of exclusive offers on gear and BT+ programs, but you’ll also see more helpful freediving articles like this one and in-depth competition coverage to keep up with what’s going on in the world of freediving.
Stay in the loop! Subscribe here to receive updates, exclusive offers, and more.
From high-end carbon bifins to lightweight gear bags and all the freediving programs in between, there’s something for every budget in this year’s Black Friday sale. One thing is for sure, though: No matter what presents you’re gifting this year, you really can’t go wrong with Molchanovs gear and training programs–developed by freedivers for freedivers.
So take a big breath and dive into your freediving gear wishlist now with our 15% off Black Friday sale–but hurry, it ends December 2, 2024, at 23:59 (GMT)!
Contributor: Patricia Paige Ong
It’s a freediver’s favorite time of the year – Black Friday! With a 15% discount sitewide on molchanovs.com, it’s time for you to get the top freediving products of the year you’ve had your eye on!
Freedivers everywhere are preparing for the holidays and for next year’s diving season! This is the perfect time to get yourself or your freediving loved one the most popular freediving gear at a discount.
We’ve compiled a list of our top-selling freediving gear and Base Training + programs of 2024 so you know exactly what freedivers around the world want most in their gift bags. It’s the ultimate freediving gear wishlist!
But don’t wait too long–get your gear now before it’s gone!
Top-Selling Gear
Sneak a peek at the top freediving products of 2024 below.SPORT Bifins Carbon or Fiberglass
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced freediver, the SPORT Bifins in Carbon and Fiberglass is definitely the most versatile of our bifins!
Traveling freedivers love the fact that you can disassemble the foot pockets from the blade, making them effortless to travel with. Freediving instructors appreciate the responsiveness and power of the blades with very little effort.
And everyone is obsessed with anatomical, open-heel foot pockets for maximum flexibility and comfort in the water!
SPORT Wetsuits
SPORT wetsuits are designed for comfort and durability, which is ideal for recreational freedivers, instructors, and amateur/pro athletes in search of a training wetsuit.
SPORT wetsuits put the focus on comfort with their form-fitting contours, allowing you to wear the wetsuit for hours in the water without any baggy areas or scratchy seams. Freedivers especially love the mobility and freedom of movement for every discipline.
And let’s be honest, who couldn’t love the sleek blue and bright gold colors of the SPORT Wetsuit Inside-Lined in underwater photos and videos?
Hard Case
The Hard Case is non-negotiable when it comes to freediving travel, especially for freedivers with monofins.
The 100-liter carrying capacity fits way more than you’d think, keeping all your freediving gear in a single bag when traveling. Plus, the hard outer shell of the Hard Case ensures your gear stays protected with even the most aggressive luggage handlers at the airport.
And the best part? The case fits the check-in luggage dimensions for most airlines, so you can avoid ‘oversized’ luggage fees!
PRO Hyper Bifins Carbon
The comfortable and customizable foot pockets, monofin foot pocket, and snappy carbon blades of the PRO Hyper Bifins Carbon were a fan favorite in 2024.Freedivers love how fully customizable they are, especially the hand-built foot pockets to make these bifins as comfortable as they are powerful. The monofin-style foot pocket gives you a better transfer of power on your dives, which makes top freedivers feel faster than before with no added effort.
These top freedivers even told us they had less lactic acid build-up during their deep dives!
Lightweight Bifins Bag 3
The super lightweight and easily packable Lightweight Bifins Bag 3 keeps your bifins, wetsuit, mask, weight belt, and all other equipment organized and effortlessly transportable on trips.
For shorter trips to the open water or pool, whether in a car, train, bus, motorbike, or boat, freedivers loved the versatility of the Lightweight Bifins Bag 3. Velcro keeps bifins securely in place, while a large mesh pocket keeps the rest of your gear separate.
Plus, the bag folds away neatly in your suitcase or pool locker, making it a perfect companion for short and long freediving trips!
BONUS: Gifts for Non-Freedivers
CORE One-Piece 2.5mm Wetsuit
Photo credit: @junglefreediver_diver @lizaulanova
Whether you’re surfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, or scuba diving in cooler waters, the CORE One-Piece 2.5mm Wetsuit is essential!
This wetsuit is the epitome of comfort and durability with a soft nylon interior, and is easy to slip into on dry land. Freedivers love the eye-catching and professional design, and find the freedom of movement a breath of fresh air.
Plus, it’s also a good way to inspire your non-freediving loved one to take their first step into freediving!
UPF 50 Rashguard
Rashguards are a perfect gift for warm-water activities and for general sun protection, whether you’re a freediver or just a water lover.The Molchanovs rashguard hugs your body like a second skin, provides hand coverage with extended sleeves and thumbholes, and gives you ultimate protection against the sun (and jellyfish!).
Lightweight Poncho Towel
Photo credit: @amandaletran @davidroggeramies @evolutionfreediving
Who doesn’t need a stylish Lightweight Poncho Towel cover-up after a day out at the pool or in the ocean?
This poncho is super absorbent, easily packable, and keeps you protected from harsh winds. Oh, and did we mention it has a design that’ll turn heads?
Most In-Demand BT+ Programs
Base Training + is a collection of programs, each providing guided training for a specific goal. Top freedivers take you through theory, stretching, and training routines, giving you their top tips to conquer your freediving goals.Keep reading for the top-selling BT+ programs of 2024!
Master EQ Post-RV with Matthieu Duvault
Having problems with equalization at deeper depths? Well, the good news is Matthieu Duvault’s Master EQ Post-RV program has your back.Molchanovs Instructor Trainer and Canadian National Record Holder Matthieu Duvault created the Master EQ Post-RV program specifically to help freedivers conquer their EQ woes at depth. This problem-solving master-class style program is slow-paced and makes you feel like you’re speaking in-depth about equalization over coffee with an instructor.
With plenty of theory, step-by-step instructions, dry exercises, and real-life tips, you’ll walk away from the program with a better understanding of mouthfill and deep Frenzel.
Foundational Breathwork with Alexey Molchanov
Freedivers enjoyed improving the foundations of their freediving skills with Alexey Molchanov in his Foundational Breathwork BT+ program.World Champion freediver Alexey Molchanov created a breathing program to get freedivers of all levels more in touch with the breathwork that comes with our sport. His program increases lung volume, helps you detect tension in the body and learn how to relax it, and gives you improved upper-body mobility.
Not to mention the health benefits that come with breathing correctly!
3-Minute Challenge, 4-Minute Challenge, and 5-Minute STA Challenge with Flo
No need to fear STA anymore–especially when you’re learning how to reach 3-5 minute breath-holds with Mr. 10 Minutes himself!One of the top freediving breath-holders devised a program for freedivers to learn how to enjoy longer breath-holds and more relaxed dives in every discipline. Walk away from the program with a bigger breath-hold, a stronger and more flexible diaphragm and intercostal muscles, increased CO2 tolerance, and the ability to find relaxation faster.
P.S. This can be a great gift for non-freedivers, too, since breath-holding training has respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health benefits!
Fundamentals: No-Fins Technique DNF/CNF with Nusy Horvath
Hungarian National Record Holder Nusy Horvath gives beginner and intermediate freedivers the gift of efficient no-fins performances in her Fundamentals: No-Fins Technique DNF/CNF program.In Nusy’s program, you learn how to perform effective arm and leg strokes, common mistakes and how to avoid them, how to coordinate movements for pool and depth no-fins diving, gym training tips, and more.
At the end of her program, you’ll know exactly how to build pool workouts, structure weekly sessions, and continue training to keep adding meters to your no-fins performances!
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Time to Shop
The freediving sale of the year is here, and you’ve just discovered the best freediving gifts to get for that special someone (including yourself)!From high-end carbon bifins to lightweight gear bags and all the freediving programs in between, there’s something for every budget in this year’s Black Friday sale. One thing is for sure, though: No matter what presents you’re gifting this year, you really can’t go wrong with Molchanovs gear and training programs–developed by freedivers for freedivers.
So take a big breath and dive into your freediving gear wishlist now with our 15% off Black Friday sale–but hurry, it ends December 2, 2024, at 23:59 (GMT)!
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