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Originally posted by hydro
Cliff- The reply was a bit harsh but the question was expressed in a rather inappropriate manner. So, I guess the tone was justified.
Nate- I was a young diver who counted on talent and bravado for impressive performance. I now feel so sorry for my previous attitude towards this beautiful but dangerous sport. The SWB incident was an opportunity to learn more about diving physiology and becoming more conscious of my body functioning and limitations. My diving has become more disciplined and my training more systematic and safe. Both my depth and bottom times have improved. But most importantly, I feel I am safer than before at any depth. I find it impossible to go alone and start doing 30m dives like I used to. Training out of the water is as important and I will substitute dry for wet training when I can't find anyone to go with me in the water.
I know daring is what attracts many people in this sport but this is nowhere near the essence of diving. Growth as a diver means increasing respect for the sea and for life -including ones own.
Hydro
NY, NY
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I get a little defensive about the sport of freediving. It is near and dear to my heart - I don't worship it, mind you. But many questions that are asked are due to a lack of initiative to research more fully the sport and all aspects of it.
This tone in my responses will probably occur from time to time - it is the nature of who I am... I respect those who do their homework before asking questions and become quite annoyed by those who don't... especially on topics that have been well documented
Having worked in journalism as both a photographer and writer for as long as I have (10+ years), doing your homework is a skill that isn't taught much anymore. Instead we figure someone else will do the work for us... thus creating a lazy mind.
Opinionated... YUP!
BTW - I agree with you 110% - Growth as a diver means increasing respect for the sea and for life - including ones own.
