05-19-2009, 06:10 PM
Hi,
Might be a cultural thing. I did it as a teen living in Georgia. Perhaps the warmer climate put us in the water more often. I can remember three high school friends who also did it a time or two. We were all competing, for fun, to see who could go the furthest underwater.
So, that much of his story, at least, I have no trouble accepting.
--Pete
Quote:Anyone who can knock themselves out underwater by holding their breath is clearly unusual.I've done it a number of times. Hyperventilate, start swimming, go past the first "you need to breath" message (that's just slightly elevated CO2), then go past the second and you're there. The funny thing is, you'll often keep making swimming motions even after you've passed out. Be sure you've got someone who knows what they are doing (I did it with a Red Cross certified WSI) watching you, ready to pull you out.
Might be a cultural thing. I did it as a teen living in Georgia. Perhaps the warmer climate put us in the water more often. I can remember three high school friends who also did it a time or two. We were all competing, for fun, to see who could go the furthest underwater.
So, that much of his story, at least, I have no trouble accepting.
--Pete
How big was the aquarium in Noah's ark?