The Frivannsliv blog

On our blogs you can read about everything from freediving and snorkelling to gluing wetsuits, travel tips and adaptations to your equipment. Sit back and let yourself be inspired!
  • Fridykker som ligger og slapper av i vannoverflaten

    – Livet under vann er bare helt magisk

    Tekst og foto: Schibsted Partnerstudio Fridykking byr på total avkobling, helt uten mas. Og ikke minst: ingen skjermer eller mobilvarsler.       Det gir deg kvalitetstid, samhold og felles opplevelser....

    – Livet under vann er bare helt magisk

    Tekst og foto: Schibsted Partnerstudio Fridykking byr på total avkobling, helt uten mas. Og ikke minst: ingen skjermer eller mobilvarsler.       Det gir deg kvalitetstid, samhold og felles opplevelser....

  • Slik får du god teknikk når du fridykker

    This is how you get good technique when freediv...

    Photo: Aleksander Nordahl, ettpust.com When you freedive there are many things that affect the dive, and in this article we give you the basic advice that gives you better technique...

    This is how you get good technique when freediv...

    Photo: Aleksander Nordahl, ettpust.com When you freedive there are many things that affect the dive, and in this article we give you the basic advice that gives you better technique...

  • Vil du videreutvikle dine ferdigheter som fridykker?

    Do you want to further develop your skills as a...

    Helge Løvskar is one of Norway's foremost athletes in freediving as a competitive discipline and regular training partner with the Norwegian champion Vidar Holmen. Helge comes here with tips on...

    Do you want to further develop your skills as a...

    Helge Løvskar is one of Norway's foremost athletes in freediving as a competitive discipline and regular training partner with the Norwegian champion Vidar Holmen. Helge comes here with tips on...

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  • Undervannsjakt i løpet av et år – del 2 av 4 - Vinteren

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 2 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel's cheese and far too much milk. I have been doing underwater hunting and freediving since...

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 2 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel's cheese and far too much milk. I have been doing underwater hunting and freediving since...

  • Undervannsjakt i løpet av et år – del 1 av 4 - Høsten

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 1 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello! Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel sauce and far too much milk. Has done underwater hunting and freediving in Denmark since...

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 1 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello! Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel sauce and far too much milk. Has done underwater hunting and freediving in Denmark since...

  • Undervannsjakt - er det noe for meg?

    Underwater hunting - is it for me?

    Do you think underwater hunting looks exciting but have no idea where to start? Wondering if you are fit and strong enough, or is the jungle of equipment confusing? In...

    Underwater hunting - is it for me?

    Do you think underwater hunting looks exciting but have no idea where to start? Wondering if you are fit and strong enough, or is the jungle of equipment confusing? In...

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  • Guide til dykkerlykter til luftdykking

    Guide to diving lights for air diving

    In this article, we talk about basic concepts such as lumen, kelvin and range, and we guide you through our lantern range by category so that it will be easier...

    Guide to diving lights for air diving

    In this article, we talk about basic concepts such as lumen, kelvin and range, and we guide you through our lantern range by category so that it will be easier...

  • Dykkecomputere for dykking

    Dive computers for diving

    Wondering which watch/dive computer is right for you? Here is an overview that may indicate the right model for your use. NB: Our range can vary and you can also...

    Dive computers for diving

    Wondering which watch/dive computer is right for you? Here is an overview that may indicate the right model for your use. NB: Our range can vary and you can also...

  • 4 Tips for lavere luftforbruk

    4 Tips for lower air consumption

    By René Petterson, f or Frivannsliv Have you experienced reaching your gas reserves before your fellow divers? Would you rather have the extra 5-10 minutes on the dive? Some divers...

    4 Tips for lower air consumption

    By René Petterson, f or Frivannsliv Have you experienced reaching your gas reserves before your fellow divers? Would you rather have the extra 5-10 minutes on the dive? Some divers...

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  • Akklimatisering til kulden - med Bryan Mineo

    Acclimatization to the Cold - with Bryan Mineo

    This article is based on a blog article from Zone3, written by Bryan Mineo, founder of One With The Ocean. Translated by Frivannsliv (we reserve the right for possible errors)....

    Acclimatization to the Cold - with Bryan Mineo

    This article is based on a blog article from Zone3, written by Bryan Mineo, founder of One With The Ocean. Translated by Frivannsliv (we reserve the right for possible errors)....

  • Slik tar du på deg en våtdrakt til havsvømming

    How to put on a wetsuit for sea swimming

    Have you just bought a swimsuit from us? Here you can see how the wetsuits from Zone3 should be put on, and how to check that they fit. The neoprene...

    How to put on a wetsuit for sea swimming

    Have you just bought a swimsuit from us? Here you can see how the wetsuits from Zone3 should be put on, and how to check that they fit. The neoprene...

  • Oppdag havsvømming

    Discover ocean swimming

    Norway is excellent for sea swimming with our long coastline and beautiful archipelago. With good equipment, sea swimming can be done all year round, even when the thermometer shows winter...

    Discover ocean swimming

    Norway is excellent for sea swimming with our long coastline and beautiful archipelago. With good equipment, sea swimming can be done all year round, even when the thermometer shows winter...

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  • Viktig informasjon om din nye harpun

    Viktig informasjon om din nye harpun

    Foto: Johanne Schøning Poulsen Har du nettopp kjøpt deg en harpun? I denne artikkelen gir vi deg den aller viktigste informasjonen du trenger for å kunne bruke harpunen på en...

    Viktig informasjon om din nye harpun

    Foto: Johanne Schøning Poulsen Har du nettopp kjøpt deg en harpun? I denne artikkelen gir vi deg den aller viktigste informasjonen du trenger for å kunne bruke harpunen på en...

  • Dykkermaskeguiden

    The diving mask guide

    All environmental photos in the article: Aleksander Nordahl, ettpust.com Here is our mini guide to what you have to think about when buying a diving mask. An important point about...

    The diving mask guide

    All environmental photos in the article: Aleksander Nordahl, ettpust.com Here is our mini guide to what you have to think about when buying a diving mask. An important point about...

  • Slik tilpasser du  fotlommene på svømmeføttene dine

    How to adjust the foot pockets on your flippers

    In the video, we show how to adapt the HYDRO foot pocket from Frivannsliv to your feet. This foot pocket is sold loose and comes as standard on Frivannsliv Hydrofins...

    How to adjust the foot pockets on your flippers

    In the video, we show how to adapt the HYDRO foot pocket from Frivannsliv to your feet. This foot pocket is sold loose and comes as standard on Frivannsliv Hydrofins...

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  • Slik dykker du etter kamskjell

    How to dive for scallops

    Raymon with a nice catch. Photo: Schibsted Partnerstudio. Scallops are both nice to look at and good to eat. Do you think swimming around looking for these looks like fun,...

    How to dive for scallops

    Raymon with a nice catch. Photo: Schibsted Partnerstudio. Scallops are both nice to look at and good to eat. Do you think swimming around looking for these looks like fun,...

  • Krabbe - fangst og tilbredning

    Crab - catching and breeding

    By Pål LG Mortensen Photo: iStock© CANCER PAGURUS - CANCER PAGURUS Autumn is here and the crabs are filling up with food! Here you can read about how to find...

    Crab - catching and breeding

    By Pål LG Mortensen Photo: iStock© CANCER PAGURUS - CANCER PAGURUS Autumn is here and the crabs are filling up with food! Here you can read about how to find...

  • Fra fjord til bord

    From fjord to table

    Have you ever tried poaching turbot in "half and half" milk and water?

    From fjord to table

    Have you ever tried poaching turbot in "half and half" milk and water?

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