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Scuba Diving/Questions Answered by Expert Trace Malinowski
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Freediving | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Trace, Do you still teach freediving? I need to refresh my skills. I know couple guys who freedive ... A: I no longer follow the message board for the northeast freediving community, but you could ask ... | |
| Freediving | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Trace, Do you still teach freediving? I need to refresh my skills. I know couple guys who freedive ... A: Yes, I still teach freediving. I usually start training in June after the water temperatures become ... | |
| A few safety questions | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I love diving but don't want to buy equipment, so I thought I'd just make a big snorkel using some ... A: First, what you propose won't work because your lungs will not be able to draw air from the garden ... | |
| Ear pain | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have ear pain, and based on your response to another person, it sounds like maybe baratruama ... A: Steve, normally barotrauma injuries while scuba diving would be noticed immediately or very soon ... | |
| free diving and james bond | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: on James bond he has that mini air tank in his mouth is this real or fake as it'll be perfect for my ... A: Kelly! I haven't seen "Quantum of Solace" yet, but if you are referring to the small scuba ... | |
| training | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: do u have any ways that can help me hold my breath longer? thank you A: Steven, While breath holding may seem simple and natural, your best bet for extending breath hold ... | |
| how do i get started in scuba diving | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: hey, i live in NC and i love to snorkel and always have, i have family in puerto rico and thats all ... A: You can look for dive centers in the phone book, online, or through diving periodicals. Looking in ... | |
| Question | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Right now I'm taking a class about Resech methods, and I would like to do an investigation about ... A: The certifications are given to divers who have met the minimum standards set forth by each training ... | |
| Question | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Right now I'm taking a class about Resech methods, and I would like to do an investigation about ... A: I'm not exactly sure what type of data you are seeking to collect regarding scuba diving licenses. ... | |
| Holding ones breath | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Hey, hows it going? I am just wondering why one should not hold thier breath under water while ... A: Every 33 feet that a diver descends underwater applies an additional 14.7 pounds per square inch of ... | |
| Breath holding while swimming | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a reasonably fit and active 66 year old. After playing badminton I pop into the pool for a swim ... A: Unfortunately, due to liability, I cannot get into the nuances of a proper breathe up. However, as a ... | |
| Breath holding while swimming | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a reasonably fit and active 66 year old. After playing badminton I pop into the pool for a swim ... A: Tony, After playing a game like badminton, especially if you play to the level of some of my Asian ... | |
| making decopression stage with 50% air 50% oxygen | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Please advice on the following: when a diver dives with normal air to 45 meters at 20 minutes bottom ... A: I'm assuming that the decompression gas you are talking about is 50% nitrox, containing 50% oxygen ... | |
| Ear Damage | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: went divng yesterday and on my second dive i had trouble keeping my ears equalized. When arriving ... A: The symptoms you are describing seem to be those related to a classic barotrauma injury. Diving when ... | |
| Freediving | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: Just curious. What's your best personal breath hold and Dynam with/without Fins, CW. Do you ... A: Andreas, No, I don't participate in competitions right now. There was a surfing movie years ago ... | |
| Cert Cards | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have lost my certification card. I certified with WASI/NASI 4 years ago in Utah. How do I get ... A: Jim, in order to replace your WASI/NASE certification card you can contact them by phone at ... | |
| hello | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: i have CMAS certificate whit 2 red stars and i'm looking for a job.so my question is can you help to ... A: I was once told that, "the business of diving is not diving." Meaning that those looking to make a ... | |
| Free Diving at Dutch Springs | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: there. My name is Jason and I am interested in free diving. The thing is, though, I live in New ... A: Jason, I think that a personal E-mail probably would have been a better venue to answer your ... | |
| Freediving newb | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I want to start freediving but don't have anyone to startup with. And seeing the dangers of shallow ... A: The best places to meet freediving buddies are through local dive centers, dive clubs, and the ... | |
| Cave Freediving? | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: Is cave freediving considered a "legitimate" activity (from the perspective of IANTD/NACD or other ... A: First, by "legitimate" activity, I'm assuming that you mean an activity which is sanctioned by ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Trace Malinowski
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Expertise
I can answer questions about freediving, also known as apnea or breath hold diving, as well as questions concerning recreational and technical SCUBA diving including cave diving, mixed gas diving, DIR philosophy and career development.
Experience
I began snorkeling as a child and then I began SCUBA diving in 1982 at the age of 14. Presently, I'm 40 years old and the Technical Training Director for PDIC International. I've worked professionally in the diving industry since 1989 and I've completed over 6000 dives in all marine and aquatic environments. I'm a certified full cave diver with NSS-CDS and IANTD. I've had various levels of technical training with PDIC, GUE, NSS-CDS, NACD, TDI, and IANTD. I'm also a YMCA Lifeguard Instructor. I teach the PDIC Tek Prep, PDIC Tek 1, and PDIC Cave 1. I'm also currently authoring the technical manual for PDIC International. I teach a variety of specialties including extended range freediving, advanced rescue, tek prep, nitrox, tek nitrox, decompression procedures, night, deep, wreck, drysuit and navigation.
Organizations
United States Lifesaving Association
National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section
National Association for Cave Diving
Global Underwater Explorers
Hydronautics - Diving for Science & Adventure, Inc.
Education/Credentials
B.A. English, Marywood University, 1993; SCUBA Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2006; Apnea/Freediving Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2001; SCUBA Instructor, PDIC International, 1989; Extended Range Freediving Instructor, PDIC International, 1996; Cave Diver, NSS-CDS, 2006; Cave Diver, IANTD, 2006; Apprentice Cave Diver, NACD, 2005; Intro to Cave Diver, NACD, 2004; Intro to Cave Diver, TDI, 2004; Advanced Nitrox, TDI, 2004; Decompression Procedures, TDI, 2004; Solo Diver, SDI, 2005; Nitrox Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2006; Nitrox Instructor, PDIC International, 1996; DIR-F, GUE, 2000 and GUE Tech 1 Trimix 2008.
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