No-Fins Specialty Courses
Dynamic Without Fins (DNF) Constant Weight Without Fins (CNF)
The purest form of freediving is no-fins diving.
The feeling of removing your fins... With each kick, you can truly feel the water's resistance and feedback. With each arm stroke, you can feel the flow of water on your palms. The coordination between the two will enable you to move forward smoothly and efficiently.
During the freefall, the gentle touch of the water flowing over every inch of your skin is truly captivating.
Divers who are proficient in breaststroke Performers who want to refine their water dance and water model skills.
Divers who have mastered freediving skills, enjoy swimming, and want to experience the pure freedom of being underwater.
Divers planning to participate in Dynamic No-Fins (DNF) or Constant Weight No-Fins (CNF) freediving competitions.
Without fins, it's like being a sprinter on land – every precise stride and arm movement is crucial to achieving the best forward momentum.
The no-fins specialty course is divided into:
➊ Pool No-Fins Specialty (DNF)
➋ Advanced No-Fins Specialty (CNF)
➌ Combined Pool & Advanced No-Fins Specialty (DNF & CNF)
This allows divers to choose the most suitable learning mode based on their time and experience.
| Minimum age restrictions | Dynamic No-Fins Specialty: 12 years old / Minors under 18 require a guardian's signature. |
| Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty / Combined Dynamic & Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty: 15 years old / Minors under 18 require a guardian's signature. | |
| Maximum age limit | None |
| Prerequisites | Dynamic No-Fins Specialty: Certified as an SSI Pool Freediver or equivalent. |
| Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty: Certified as an SSI Advanced Freediver AND Pool No-Fins Specialty, or equivalent. | |
| Combined Dynamic & Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty: Certified as an SSI Advanced Freediver or equivalent. | |
| Swimming proficiency | Divers with proficient breaststroke swimming skills. |
Before participating in diving activities, a health declaration form must be completed.
As long as you meet the conditions listed in the form and are physically and mentally healthy,
you can join the activity.
If any items on the form are marked "yes," consult your physician,
and with their approval, you can participate in the activity!
| Dynamic No-Fins Specialty (DNF) | |
| Two theory sessions on diving | ❶ Overview of No-Fins Diving ❷ Analysis of No-Fins Techniques |
| Two days of water practice | ❶ Stretching techniques ❷ Advanced paddle stroke techniques ❸ Advanced small frog kick techniques ❹ Wall push-off and turning techniques ❺ Neutral buoyancy setup and body streamlining ❻ Maximum dynamic no-fins attempt |
| Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (CNF) | |
| Two days of water practice | ❶ No-fins duck dive technique ❷ Freefall and body streamlining ❸ Mask-free descent along a rope ❹ Maximum constant weight no-fins attempt |
| Combined Dynamic & Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (DNF & CNF) | |
| Two theory sessions on diving | ❶ Overview of No-Fins Diving ❷ Analysis of No-Fins Techniques |
| Three days of water practice | ❶ Stretching techniques ❷ Advanced paddle stroke techniques ❸ Advanced small frog kick techniques ❹ Wall push-off and turning techniques ❺ Neutral buoyancy setup and body streamlining ❻ Maximum dynamic no-fins attempt ❼ No-fins duck dive technique ❽ Freefall and body streamlining ❾ Mask-free descent along a rope ❿ Maximum constant weight no-fins attempt |
| Dynamic No-Fins Specialty (DNF) | |
| Course Fee | NT$12,000 per person |
| Included | Full set of diving equipment use during the course Pool entry fee Water activity insurance Online course materials International certification card application fee |
| Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
| Schedule | No fixed schedule. Please send a private message to inquire about suitable dates. |
| Duration | Two days |
| Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (CNF) | |
| Course Fee | NT$12,000 per person |
| Included | Full set of diving equipment use during the course Pool entry fee (if required) Water activity insurance Online course materials International certification card application fee |
| Not Included | Boat fees (if boat diving is required) |
| Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
| Schedule | No fixed schedule. Please send a private message to inquire about suitable dates. |
| Duration | Two days |
| Combined Dynamic & Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (DNF & CNF) | |
| Course Fee | NT$18,000 per person |
| Included | Full set of diving equipment use during the course Pool entry fee Water activity insurance Online course materials International certification card application fee |
| Not Included | Boat fees (if boat diving is required) |
| Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
| Schedule | No fixed schedule. Please send a private message to inquire about suitable dates. |
| Duration | Three days |
Students can enjoy special discounts at BTS B&B during the course.
| Dynamic No-Fins Specialty (DNF) | |
| Day ❶ | |
| 07:30－08:00 | Complete paperwork |
| 08:10－10:10 | Knowledge development |
| 10:30－12:00 | Stretching and land skill practice |
| 12:00－13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00－16:00 | Pool training |
| 16:00－17:00 | Video review and discussion |
| Day ❷ | |
| 07:30－08:30 | Stretching and gear preparation |
| 09:00－12:00 | Pool training |
| 12:00－14:30 | Lunch break |
| 14:30－17:00 | Dive log and certification processing |
| Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (CNF) | |
| Day ❶ | |
| 07:30－08:00 | Complete paperwork |
| 08:10－09:10 | Stretching and gear preparation |
| 09:40－12:00 | Open water training |
| 12:00－13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30－15:30 | Open water training |
| 16:00－17:00 | Video review and discussion |
| Day ❷ | |
| 07:30－08:30 | Stretching and gear preparation |
| 09:00－12:00 | Open water training |
| 12:00－14:30 | Lunch break |
| 14:30－17:00 | Dive log and certification processing |
| Combined Dynamic & Constant Weight No-Fins Specialty (DNF & CNF) | |
| Day ❶ | |
| 07:30－08:00 | Complete paperwork |
| 08:10－10:10 | Knowledge development |
| 10:30－12:00 | Stretching and land skill practice |
| 12:00－13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00－16:00 | Pool training |
| 16:30－17:00 | Video review and discussion |
| Day ❷ | |
| 07:30－08:30 | Stretching and gear preparation |
| 09:00－12:00 | Pool training |
| 12:00－14:30 | Lunch break |
| 14:30－16:30 | Open water skill training |
| 17:00－18:00 | Video review and discussion |
| Day ➌ | |
| 07:30－08:30 | Stretching and gear preparation |
| 09:00－12:00 | Open water training |
| 12:00－14:30 | Lunch break |
| 14:30－17:00 | Dive log and certification processing |
The course schedule and times are subject to change based on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
SSI and AIDA are distinct freediving education and certification systems, each with its own set of teaching standards. Regardless of which system you choose, as long as the course content meets the required standards, you will gain equivalent safety knowledge and skills. Rather than focusing solely on the system, it's more important to choose a freediving center that's a good fit for you. A center that consistently offers training and post-course activities is key, so you have guidance on how
A good diving system should not only have sufficient international recognition but also consistently update its training standards and materials. It should offer diverse advanced education options for divers to continually improve their skills and knowledge. Whether it's scuba diving, freediving, or mermaiding, SSI is considered by the Peninsula Hain coaching team to be a dedicated and comprehensive international diving education system. 
