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Deep diving records
From:
Andy Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
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SouthEast US Scuba Diving Travel list <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:32:12 +0100
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> The 35-minute film was about two champion freedivers in two
> different categories:  Pipin Ferreras in the "no holds barred"
> category -- descended to 531 fsw hanging on a ton of lead (it
> seemed) on guide wire, and then aided by a missile on ascent.
> I was less impressed by this mechanically aided feat than his
> ability to clear his ears at the speed/depth of descent.  :-)

Incidentally, Mark Andrews is attempting to break his deep air record this
year by going to 300m!!!! Rather him than me.

Andy Johnson
Senior Product Support Specialist
UK HSC DASD
Basingstoke AL1C
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