800-foot World Record attempt by Herbert Nitsch in June 2012
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Herbert Nitsch, airline pilot and extreme record man, went down in history on June 14th 2007, off the Greek island of Spetses, by freediving to a depth of 700 feet (-214 m). This incredible feat put him way ahead of his nearest competitors and has yet to be superseded. Since then, he has kept right on pushing his limits. Closely linked with Breitling, "The Flying Fish" is currently engaged in the preparatory phase for his next record: freediving to 800 feet (-244 m), scheduled for summer 2012. To test his physique and nerves of steel, he has once again chosen the waters of the Aegean Sea, in the magnificent setting of the isle of Santorini. The highly successful trials have provided the opportunity to check the performance of the "torpedo sled" facilitating the champion's descent and ascent, complete with its underfoot ballast system, as well as the overhead inflatable buoy for bringing the diver back to the surface -- all on a single breath. This is super high-tech and ultra-reliable equipment, exactly like the Breitling that partners his accomplishments. Highly focused on safety, Herbert Nitsch intends to perfect his physical and mental training during the next few months, and finalize the development of the whole procedure of diving to the 800-foot threshold, before setting the "Breitling Extreme 800" record next year. All of which will bring him one step closer to his ultimate objective of breaking the legendary 1,000-foot (-305 m) barrier.
He is breaking all records and most probably the most fearless man in the world.
He will write history for all times.
Biggest respect to Herbert and good luck!!
I am not using any kind of "wet equalization" (letting water go into my sinus). I will use my EQUEX technique, using a plastic bottle, which I will fill (with my breath) around 20 meters on the descent. As I continue the descent I will take back the air sip by sip and use it solely to equalize my ears and sinus.
That’s incredible. And such an exquisite fusion of nature, truly living, and the beauty therein. A little enamoured and in awe. Wishing you every success.
800 feet, that's amazing! The pressure has to be incredible
I'm getting ready to attemp break the record,I'll do it in a 3 feet pool
An inspiration to freedivers everywhere. Herbert is never reckless. We wish you a successful dive Herbert from all of us at Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures in Kona
Hallo Herbert,
wünsche dir bei deinen Vorbereitungen + dem Tag X im kommenden Sommer viel Glück + Gesundheit + vor allem eine große Portion mentale Stärke.
Grüßle, Markus (Rudolph)
Great stuff! Can't wait to see the record attempt...
Dude you are the man! I hope you crush it!
Impressive and good luck !!
@pjanc83 Thanks, read a couple articles! I guess he must use his tongue to "squeeze" air to the ear canal rather than rely on lung thrust (being somewhat too compressed already)...I guess he can use that little gulp in lungs.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Weltrekord!!!
Have you used wet equalization, and what do you think of it ? Virtualy there is no limit with wet equalization, but maybe some infection problems ?!
Amazing !
What are you thinking about when you are holding your breath?
and how to you relax and slow your heart beat rate?
Does anyone know, if there is a live stream for his world record attempt tomorrow?
Weiß jemand, ob es für seinen Weltrekord morgen einen live stream gibt?
Thank you/Danke
I ♥ DIVING
@nitschherbert nest of luck man really enjoy your videos!
La continua ricerca dell'estremo porta conseguenze come quelle attuali di nitsch.
yo temo por la vida de este hombre, no dudo que pueda hacerlo pues lo ha demostrado con creses pero es muuuuy arriesgado =S
Hi Herbert, Could you please tell me how the EQUEX technique works, or let be know where I can read about it?
@pjanc83 LOL....of course that would not help//unless he inflated on a separate breath (from dive), and that would bring into question the "Free dive" definition.
@TheGeorgeAskew : where do you have that info from?
i own a breitling but can't do that.. it sucks they fooled me..lol
All I know is Breitling do some sick watches!!
A six liter lung becomes a 250 milliliter cavity.....how is there even enough air left to equalize?
Amazing! (or poke holes in eardrums...LOL...for the record).
@t10parwani do you have the right one ;) ?
Con cabeziñaaa...que vala palmar...
Did he attempt this?
@shoorikv safety is expensive ;)
Video is great. But!! Patric Musimu did 704 feet!!