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Diving Safety – Never Breathhold without a Partner

Shallow Water Blackout is no joke.  This is when a person loses conciousness in water, usually less than 15 ft.  If alone the result is almost certain death.

There are also other safety tips that are crucially important.  Please watch the following video for a sobering look at the importance of the freediving buddy system (or even having someone alert when practicing holding your breath in a pool or bathtub).

http://vimeo.com/2060317