Need some help?

[sprigg44]

folks i'm trying to build some more power or maybe i should say bigger lungs, I was wondering if anybody had any type of exercise they do while practicing to help build on this?  thanks for any help. In christ, Dave

[Adam McSparran]

How long have you been calling? My big question is do you bring your air up from your diaphragm? If you are bringing your air up from there, then through practice, your diaphragm will get stronger and will help you to have more air. I havent been calling long, but I know this method has worked for me, because I didnt have air to last worth the sand in my boots at first. But now, I can hit 3 6-note hens on a couple breaths. So I guess the main thing is just practice practice practice. Especially if you are moving from say a hunting call like a spitfire, up to a contest call like a Kryptonite. Its going to take more air to produce the right sounds because there is less back pressure built into a Krypto, or most contest calls for that matter. So as you practice more and more on a contest call, your diaphragm will get stronger and stronger. Hope this helps brother good luck!!

[sprigg44]

I have probably been runing a duck call for 25yrs. on and off, just when i am hunting. I want to run some contests and that is why i am trying to build in this area. Yes i bring as much air up from stomach as i can. Thanks for the help and reply! 

[craig]

Sprigg
Make sure you push yourself, when you run out of air push for another note.
Kinda like weight lifting you wanna get that one extra rep.

You could blow up hotwater bottles J/K

I hope this helps

Grace
craig

[Shane]

Dido on what Craig said and try breathing exercises before you practice taking in a deep breath till you cant then try to take in more this will help stretch your diaphragm....