Freediving

[cheeky_biscuit]

Is anyone else watching channel 4's hidden talent? The freedoving is giving me the heebiejeebies!

[Mrs B]

Yes - she was amazing but I just don't understand the riskiness of it. Good on her for trying it though, seems she was hooked by the end.

[Dunkling]

As someone who can't even paddle/swim in the sea or river because of not knowing what is beneath me....

[bubbasweet]

As someone who can't even paddle/swim in the sea or river because of not knowing what is beneath me....

Yes I'm the same - can't swim in water if I can't see the bottom

[cheeky_biscuit]

I'd be so worried about not making it back up to the surface in time. 35m when you're scuba-ing is scary to me as you are so far from air.
Not sure of the risks of pressure with free diving? I guess you have to ascend slowly to stop you bursting your ear-drums.
So many what ifs for me.