Hi all
Have just watched a programme of Guinnes world records, and saw an insert of Pipin setting a new 'double-breath' world record to 511 feet. Looked like a standard No Limits dive with sled and ascent-balloon, only he took a breath from a small cylinder on the descent. ( The bottle was mounted on the sled as I understood.)
Excuse the ignorance, but I have never heard of this catagory before, maybe someone can help me with the history of the dive. Is this a recognised event, was this dive for other reasons, was it a gimmick? Far be it from me to judge, but the idea of a 'freedive' using one extra breath from a bottle on your sled seems pointless?
Cheers
Jeff![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Have just watched a programme of Guinnes world records, and saw an insert of Pipin setting a new 'double-breath' world record to 511 feet. Looked like a standard No Limits dive with sled and ascent-balloon, only he took a breath from a small cylinder on the descent. ( The bottle was mounted on the sled as I understood.)
Excuse the ignorance, but I have never heard of this catagory before, maybe someone can help me with the history of the dive. Is this a recognised event, was this dive for other reasons, was it a gimmick? Far be it from me to judge, but the idea of a 'freedive' using one extra breath from a bottle on your sled seems pointless?
Cheers
Jeff