The diver is not allowed to use any diving gear that may provide propulsion, like fins. The only accepted means of propulsion is by arm-pulling on a line/rope that goes from the surface to the goal depth. Any equipment used for purposes other than propulsion, such as wetsuits, masks, etc, is accepted. This category is very respected, since it requires great physical strength combined with flawless technique and a sense of "rhythm" underwater.

Interesting Facts:

- This category was first created by Cuban freedivers, who did not have access to high-performance fins and resorted to using their arms instead.
- Tall divers are more suited for this category, as longer arms greatly increase the length of line covered with each pull. David lee, who is 5'9'' / 1.73 meters tall, has the arm-span of a 6'2''/ 1.86 meters man, a fact he feels should come in handy when attempting his first record in this category.

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