Method What does it feel like to pass out on nitrogen?

[itsallpointless]

Do you lose consciousness very abruptly and unnoticeably? Or is there any level of discomfort before you pass out?(fear,shock,etc) and if so is it something you need to overcome mentally or it passes too quickly for you to notice?

 

[jodes2]

If done right, there certainly shouldn't be any discomfort. You might get a little bit dizzy and light headed but nothing worse than that. You could pass out within seconds, but realistically it might be a minute or two, depending on your setup.

 

[itsallpointless]

Asking because I experimented on a balloon grade helium tank and it didn't feel very pleasant. Was getting dizzy/fearful/weak and didn't feel too close to passing out after 50 seconds of inhalation. That would likely be due to the helium quality being diluted no? (80-95 percent)
I assume 100 percent purity nitrogen will feel very different.
For reference the brand I used is called balloon express. I recall them listing their helium as 99 percent purity but could be wrong.

If done right, there certainly shouldn't be any discomfort. You might get a little bit dizzy and light headed but nothing worse than that. You could pass out within seconds, but realistically it might be a minute or two, depending on your setup.

 

[Mare Imbrium]

Do not believe in the balloon gas specification of 99 per cent.

 

[jodes2]

Asking because I experimented on a balloon grade helium tank and it didn't feel very pleasant. Was getting dizzy/fearful/weak and didn't feel too close to passing out after 50 seconds of inhalation. That would likely be due to the helium quality being diluted no? (80-95 percent)
I assume 100 percent purity nitrogen will feel very different.
For reference the brand I used is called balloon express. I recall them listing their helium as 99 percent purity but could be wrong.

Yeah I doubt it's 99%. Even if it is, the 1% will be a chosen gas that makes it difficult to die with

 

[Sapphire]

Do not believe in the balloon gas specification of 99 per cent.

The helium you buy for balloons at party stores is 80 percent helium and 20 percent oxegen.