How long can you last underwater?

[Groke]

I just watched ‘Outlander’ the other day (and sadly quite enjoyed it, despite its many faults) and couldn’t help but laugh at just how long the main character could last underwater without breathing.

Maybe it’s just me, as getting trapped underwater has always been a bit of a phobia of mine, but I was just wondering how many other people in films seem to have superhuman abilities to survive underwater (an Kevin Costner in Waterworld doesn’t count)?

[brock9233]

I have never tried this.

[Groke]

Originally Posted by brock9233

I have never tried this.

If you ever get round to trying it, I would strongly advice not tying lead weights to your feet for added realism.

[morris]

I don't know how long I can last underwater but there are plenty of people I would like to see how long they can last. And put my foot on them when they try to get up.

[Groke]

Originally Posted by morris

I don't know how long I can last underwater but there are plenty of people I would like to see how long they can last. And put my foot on them when they try to get up.

Remind me to get out of the water if you ever get into the same swimming pool as me!

[thedude]

As a smoker about -30 seconds.

[morris]

Originally Posted by Groke

Remind me to get out of the water if you ever get into the same swimming pool as me!

that's probably wise.

I look like this in the swimming pool
and that's on a good day.

[Groke]

Originally Posted by morris

that's probably wise.

I look like this in the swimming pool
and that's on a good day.

I'm gonna' need a bigger boat

[Jonesy]

Oh come on morris, you look like that all the time. Stop trying to kid yourself.

[morris]

true. That thing about the wind changing - it's true!