{"product_id":"padi-advanced-freediver","title":"PADI Advanced Freediver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore control. Better preparation. A clearer next step.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor certified freedivers who want to refine the skills they already use. Build consistency rather than chasing a depth or time because someone else reached it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTake your foundations further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelop your knowledge, refine relaxation, preparation and equalisation, improve efficient movement and practise buddy and rescue skills. Your training is shaped around your starting point, the applicable PADI standards and the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"entry-requirements\"\u003eWhat you need before joining\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and hold \u003cstrong\u003ePADI Freediver certification or a qualifying freediving certification from another organisation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Medical screening, swimming confidence and individual suitability are reviewed before acceptance. Obtain medical clearance where indicated. Parent or guardian involvement is required for minors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePADI recommends current CPR and first aid training completed within the previous 24 months. Talk to us about your existing training before the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"course-requirements\"\u003eWhat you will work towards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdults, 18 and over\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic breath hold: 2 minutes 30 seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic underwater swim: 50 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant weight depth dive: 20 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFreedivers aged 15 to 17\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic breath hold: 2 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic underwater swim: 40 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant weight depth dive: 15 metres.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are supervised performance targets worked towards during the course, not a set of tests to attempt alone before joining. Static means holding your breath while stationary; dynamic means swimming underwater on one breath. Both are practised in confined water before you apply appropriate skills in open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification also requires the knowledge assessments, buddy procedures, rescue techniques and all other applicable skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e A time or depth alone is not enough. Your instructor applies the current standards and age specific limits. Never practise underwater breath holding alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWellington or Taupō\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDates TBC. Please register your interest. Options are available for private and catered courses, with the venue and timetable confirmed for each intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNZ$800 per person, minimum 4 participants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk for the full course offer before committing. eLearning, certification, equipment, venue charges and any travel requirements will be itemised. No payment is taken until dates, suitability, the total payable and booking terms are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?interest=padi-advanced-freediver\"\u003eRegister your interest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRequirements checked against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.padi.com\/en-au\/ns\/courses\/advanced-freediver\/p\/advanced-freediver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI Advanced Freediver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.padi.com\/benefits-of-advanced-freediver-and-master-freediver-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePADI’s Advanced Freediver overview\u003c\/a\u003e, September 2026. This summary does not replace the full course standards.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exhale Freediving \u0026 Spearfishing","offers":[{"title":"Dates TBC","offer_id":67590531252436,"sku":"EXH-ADVANCED","price":800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/9449\/6468\/files\/exhale-advanced-freediver-campaign.jpg?v=1790593107","url":"https:\/\/exhale.kiwi\/products\/padi-advanced-freediver","provider":"exhale freedive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}