No-Limits Apnea

No-Limits Apnea

No-Limits Apnea is a AIDA International freediving discipline in which the freediver descends and ascends with the method of his or her choice. Often, a heavy metal bar or "sled" grasped by the diver descends fixed to a line, reaching great depths. The most common ascension assistance is via inflatable lifting bags or vests with inflatable compartments, which surface rapidly. The dives may be performed head-first or feet-first.

This form of diving is considered extremely dangerous by diving professionals; the various organizations that organize and promote breath-hold activities have not officially recognized no limits apnea, given that they’re not willing to deal with the consequent dangers. No-Limits Apnea has claimed several divers' lives.

The current No-Limits world record holder is Herbert Nitsch with a depth of 214m set on June 14, 2007 in Spetses, Greece [1].

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