Meet our Mares ambassador of the month - Fred Buyle

Fred is a freediver, underwater photographer and conservationist.

He first discovered freediving at the age of 10 and it has now become his profession. As well as underwater photography, Fred works with marine biologists, assisting them in their field work by using his freediving abilities to approach animals and perform tasks such as acoustic and satellite tagging or DNA sampling whilst minimizing disturbance to them. 

For Fred, freediving means simplicity, ease of movement and being one with nature, and he is, of course, always accompanied by his favorite Mares gear!

Experience the incredible underwater world as witnessed by Fred in this short film, filmed by João Vieira Rodrigues, produced by Chimera Visuals

Discover Fred's top product picks!

Fred loves the hydrodynamic Viper mask as it fits very well and is comfortable during long photography sessions. Its low volume, large field of vision and sophisticated, unique look are all winning features. 

Our Razor Polygon fins are also a favorite thanks to their high-quality design, made of pre-impregnated
fiberglass layers, which provides optimized thrust and flex. The indigo based polygon pattern is printed on both sides. This camo pattern disguises the fins, which is great when Fred's conservation work requires getting closer to sealife.

Another preffered product is the Polygon wetsuit which is super comfortable for freediving sessions. An excellent fit is ensured, and the VELCRO® Brand beavertail closure allows for perfect fitting adjustments. Mares worked hard on designing the Polygon to facilitate longer dives. The pants feature an ultra-stretch abdominal band for better breathing, and compression resistant open cell material also increases breathing capacity with its excellent elasticity and outstanding thermal properties. As well as these great features, the indigo camouflage design allows Fred to get super close to animals, which is perfect for his research projects.

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