Free immersion strips depth diving down to its essentials: you and the rope. With no fins, you pull yourself hand over hand down the guideline and then back up the same way. It looks simple, and that simplicity is exactly why it is such a valuable training tool, especially for relaxation and equalization.

Techniques
Free Immersion (FIM): Diving by the Rope
No fins, just your hands and a guideline. Free immersion is calm, controlled, and one of the best ways to refine equalization and relaxation at depth.
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11 min read· IntermediatePRO
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