FreeDiver Missing and Presumed Drowned

[josh b.]

First off, freedivers don't hyperventilate.  They do farely quick shallow breaths to get rid of the CO in their blood system, and to slow the heart rate down.

I freedive for the rush, and dive better when I'm in the "trance like affect."  There is more to freediving then you could possibly know, I read books on specific types of yoga and meditating to get the best possible dive, and to extend my bottom time.


As for the freediver that died, it's unfortunate.  It's a reality of the sport that people die, along with everything else in the world.  The best thing to do is realize it, and move on.  It is sad that they passed on, but certain mistakes were probably made and the diver most likely realized the concequences.  I do not practice diving alone.  Although self-sufficiency is highly recomended, it still isn't preffered.  I know people who are incredibly self-sufficient and I beleive that they could dive by themself their whole life and I wouldn't hold it against them because of he/she's ability to adapt and to completely understand his/her's surroundings.  Hi (blank) because your probably reading this. 



On a lighter note, Jon and Fred.  I did get my wetsuit today and I am very pleased.  I took it into 50 degree water and was as warm as could be.  Thanks for the help on me purchasing it.  Hope to get with you guys soon.