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Title: Don't try this at home!
Post by: Andy B on 16 February 2010, 09:44:22

Just how on earth do manage over 19mins without a breath?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251251/Freediver-breaks-record-holding-breath-underwater--19-minutes-21-seconds.html

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: tunnie on 16 February 2010, 10:32:34

i'd be lucky to get 19 seconds!  ;D

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: rikki_essex on 16 February 2010, 10:41:43

lol just read this on the bottom of that page "According to the British Freediving Association, participants must 'enter a very relaxed state so as to minimise oxygen consumption' ."

I can see how David Blaine may have had an unfair advantage here. He's near comatose at the height of his performance.

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: Elite Pete on 16 February 2010, 10:41:51

I might try this on the wife tonight, see if she can break the world record ;D

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: waspy on 16 February 2010, 11:08:46

I watched a program a few years back, they swallow air. Quite how they use it afterwards :-/

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: waspy on 16 February 2010, 11:10:38

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I might try this on the wife tonight, see if she can break the world record ;D

Save all your farts through the day until bed time. I swear she'll break the record ;D

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: Sad on 16 February 2010, 11:36:26

"Mr Colat was allowed to breath pure oxygen for ten minutes before the feat yesterday..."

That'll help...    :y

Title: Re: Don't try this at home!
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 February 2010, 12:08:09

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"Mr Colat was allowed to breath pure oxygen for ten minutes before the feat yesterday..."

That'll help...    :y

yep..

but still I think half of his brain cells must be dead.. ;D

divers who collect oysters or sponges go as deep as 30-35 meters which require 4-5 mins..
and its not easy to keep breath in those depths  because of extra pressure..