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Expert Profile: Trace Malinowski

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 in the area
I began snorkeling as a child and then I began SCUBA diving in 1982 at the age of 14. Presently, I'm 38 years old and an instructor trainer/course director for both extended range freediving and SCUBA diving with 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 and 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 PDIC Tek Prep and I'm currently going through my PDIC Tek Trimix Instructor candidacy. I'm also currently authoring the (advanced) Tek Nitrox and Decompression Procedures 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.

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Prestige Points: 150
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Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		18

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/24/07
10	10	10	10	10/19/07
10	10	10	10	06/14/07
10	10	10	10	05/11/07
10	10	10	10	01/03/07

User Comments

Excellent and fast response. Thank you.
(tonytz on 11/24/07)

Very helpful and informative, thanks.
(Glen on 10/19/07)

Thanks for the response. I have never actually consider taking advanced courses, but after reading your response I am going to look into. Thanks again.
(Jim on 06/14/07)

Great response! Trace demonstrated an impressive breadth of knowledge in his answer. He also maintained a high standard of professionalism by refusi
(Jason on 05/11/07)

Thanks so much for the thorough answer. I was initially skeptical when someone brought the idea of cave freediving up - largely because of the possib
(Jeanette on 01/03/07)

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Recent Answers from Trace Malinowski

2008-06-30 how do i get started in scuba diving: You can look for dive centers in the phone book, online, or through diving periodicals. Looking in the phone book under "diving instruction" or "scuba instruction" will give you an idea of the number of...

2008-02-01 Question: The certifications are given to divers who have met the minimum standards set forth by each training agency for the level of certification attained. Divers may possess many levels of certification cards...

2008-01-31 Question: I'm not exactly sure what type of data you are seeking to collect regarding scuba diving licenses. In the United States and some other countries scuba diving is self-regulated and not controlled by the...

2007-12-08 Holding ones breath: Every 33 feet that a diver descends underwater applies an additional 14.7 pounds per square inch of pressure and is equal to one atmosphere. 14.7 psi is the weight of the atmosphere that exists on us all...

2007-11-24 Breath holding while swimming: Unfortunately, due to liability, I cannot get into the nuances of a proper breathe up. However, as a way of cautioning you, I can say that hyperventilation in which you will take many rapid breaths is...