I know how important a buddy is when doing any sort of apnea around water but do you guys always have a buddy around when doing any sort of dry statics? Be it practicing o2/co2 tables or just going for a long hold. If one blacks out on dry land will they always come to on their own? Im guessing the answer is no but i had to ask.
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Need a buddy for dry statics?
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This is my personal opinion and I know it varies quite a bit between freedivers. Most people practice their dry apnea alone as it is often difficult to always have a buddy with you for safety. It is certainly safer to do dry statics with a buddy but, if done carefully, far less dangerous to do alone than anything underwater.
If you do dry statics lying down, face up obviously, even if you do black out you won't fall and your airways will be clear and open, that is if you don't use a nose clip. Therefore, it is much safer to hold your nose closed with your fingers. Also, unless you train a lot and are very experienced, you will most probably not be able to hold your breath to unconciousness. At one point, a natural human refex will cause you to unvolontarily breath. If you are very concentrated your can "override" this reflex but with common sense, if you feel like you are going to pass out all you have to do is inhale and you won't BO.
Anyway, back to the question! As you can see, with common sense, dry statics are relativelly safe to conduct alone. However, remember that dry statics are certainly not without dangers.
If you do dry statics lying down, face up obviously, even if you do black out you won't fall and your airways will be clear and open, that is if you don't use a nose clip. Therefore, it is much safer to hold your nose closed with your fingers. Also, unless you train a lot and are very experienced, you will most probably not be able to hold your breath to unconciousness. At one point, a natural human refex will cause you to unvolontarily breath. If you are very concentrated your can "override" this reflex but with common sense, if you feel like you are going to pass out all you have to do is inhale and you won't BO.
Anyway, back to the question! As you can see, with common sense, dry statics are relativelly safe to conduct alone. However, remember that dry statics are certainly not without dangers.
Sorry Antoine that is wrong as far as I know. When lying face up your tongue can sink back into your throat blocking the airways during a b/o. If I'm wrong please correct me.
Edit: Here's one reference link: http://forums.deeperblue.com/static-dynamic/94516-static-land-question.html#post876569
Edit: Here's one reference link: http://forums.deeperblue.com/static-dynamic/94516-static-land-question.html#post876569
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From what I have read, the best position to practice dry statics in is sitting on a sofa or on the floor. Lying down too risky because of previously mentioned block of airways if tongue blocks it.
I practice with someone around, so they know what I;m doing.
I practice with someone around, so they know what I;m doing.
That's probably the safest way of doing a dry static. However, I things need too be put in perspective. Doing a dry static alone, sitting comfortably in an armchair or inbed, is firstly, less dangerous than doing a dive, even if accompanied by a buddy, and most probably safer than driving to work.
In fact, people may not admit it, but I am pretty sure at least 80% of people on this forum practise their dry statics alone but use caution in order to limit the inherant risks associated with holding your breath. (please correct me if anyone thinks i'm wrong)
There are risks involved in everything. In my iew its all about calculating how much those risks are worth taking, the probability of something going wrong and finally minimising those risks as best as possible.
In fact, people may not admit it, but I am pretty sure at least 80% of people on this forum practise their dry statics alone but use caution in order to limit the inherant risks associated with holding your breath. (please correct me if anyone thinks i'm wrong
)There are risks involved in everything. In my iew its all about calculating how much those risks are worth taking, the probability of something going wrong and finally minimising those risks as best as possible.