Diving without the "walker" How old is "too old" for spearfishing?
In my view there's no such a thing as "too old" for enjoying the sport we
have embraced for all our, in my case, quite long lives. It's a matter of
physical, mental and emotional state.
Given a reasonably healthy physical condition, no medical "no-nos", as heart
conditions,or any other really limiting condition it's perfectly possible to
continue spearfishing and free-diving "till death do us part" from our
beloved sea.:inlove
Of course, our exploits will be adapted to be compatible with our particular
situation. No more "testosterone induced" pushing the limits, no more "show
off", nobody to impress any more.
Just a simple, safe and wonderful diving experience within our own comfort zone
having taken all safety measures and precautions more to the letter than
when, not so long ago (in our minds...) we were both immortal and invincible.
The baby boomer generation is still going strong after 65, myself a glorious
67, my lawyer a whooping 85 and he still goes spearfishing. I consider him
the most impressive case of "geronto-diver" I've known.
Depths will be shallower but not less attractive, apnea times will be
shorter but no less fulfilling, catches may not be as numerous but they
certainly will be as exciting!
I'd love to get statistics on how many spear- freedivers over 65 are still
active. I wouldn't be surprised to learn more about what I already know. We
"oldies" might not do IT deeper, or Longer, but we still do it and enjoy it!
Like I like to say: Today's 60's are yesterday's 40', on steroids!"
In my view there's no such a thing as "too old" for enjoying the sport we
have embraced for all our, in my case, quite long lives. It's a matter of
physical, mental and emotional state.
Given a reasonably healthy physical condition, no medical "no-nos", as heart
conditions,or any other really limiting condition it's perfectly possible to
continue spearfishing and free-diving "till death do us part" from our
beloved sea.:inlove
Of course, our exploits will be adapted to be compatible with our particular
situation. No more "testosterone induced" pushing the limits, no more "show
off", nobody to impress any more.
Just a simple, safe and wonderful diving experience within our own comfort zone
having taken all safety measures and precautions more to the letter than
when, not so long ago (in our minds...) we were both immortal and invincible.
The baby boomer generation is still going strong after 65, myself a glorious
67, my lawyer a whooping 85 and he still goes spearfishing. I consider him
the most impressive case of "geronto-diver" I've known.
Depths will be shallower but not less attractive, apnea times will be
shorter but no less fulfilling, catches may not be as numerous but they
certainly will be as exciting!
I'd love to get statistics on how many spear- freedivers over 65 are still
active. I wouldn't be surprised to learn more about what I already know. We
"oldies" might not do IT deeper, or Longer, but we still do it and enjoy it!
Like I like to say: Today's 60's are yesterday's 40', on steroids!"
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