Lap 2/ Wave 2 - Advanced Freediving

 


Are you ready to continue your freediving education with the second-level Molchanovs certification course?

Go deeper and dive longer with the Lap/Wave 2 - Advanced Freediving course, the second-level certification course.

Lap/Wave 2 Course Setup

This course is the second course you will have on your recreational freediving journey. It teaches you further freediving theory in the Theory 2 course, theory and pool freediving in the Lap 2 course, and theory, pool, and depth freediving in the Wave 2 course.

Keep in mind that you can upgrade from Theory → Lap → Wave within the same level at different times.

For example, if you just want to complete Theory for now, you can have an online theory session with a Molchanovs instructor, then upgrade to Lap when you are able to access a pool with a Molchanovs instructor. Or if you only have access to a pool, you can first take the Lap course (includes theory), then upgrade later to the Wave course when you are near open water with a Molchanovs instructor.


After successful course completion, you’ll be able to:

Theory

  • Describe early freediving history and have a deeper knowledge of freediving physics
  • Perform reverse packing and an improved Frenzel technique
  • Understand and perform mental training and mindfulness techniques
  • Recognize and identify freediving-related injuries, how to prevent them, and how to treat them
  • Comfortably hold your breath for 2’30”

Lap (Theory + Pool)

  • Dive 50m (164ft) in DYNB and 35m (115ft) in DNF comfortably
  • Dive with an improved dynamic diving technique
  • Participate in the Lap 3 - Master Freediving course

Wave (Theory + Pool + Depth)

  • Dive 24 - 30m (79 - 98ft) FIM and CWTB comfortably
  • Dive 15m (49ft) in CNF confidently
  • Dive with an improved depth diving technique
  • Incorporate freefall in your dives
  • Safety freedivers from 10 - 15m (33 - 50ft) of depth
  • Perform advanced rescue techniques
  • Participate in the Lap/Wave 3 - Master Freediving course

Prerequisites

  • Lap/Wave 1 certification for Lap 2
  • Wave 1 certification for Wave 2

OR

  • Completed corresponding crossover evaluation


Performance Requirements

Lap and Wave Pool Requirements

  • STA 2’30”
  • DYNB 50m (164ft)
  • DNF 35m (115ft)

Wave-Only Open Water Requirements

  • CWTB & FIM 24 - 30m (79 - 98ft) or 29m* (95ft*)
  • CNF 15m (49ft) or 20m* (66ft*)
  • CWTB Buddying 10 - 15m (33 - 50ft)
  • CWTB Rescue 10 - 15m


*Minimum requirement for cold water: <15°C (59°F) at 1m (3ft) below the water’s surface