I think Paul's article illuminates the difference between two very differant ways of experiencing the depths while holding your breath.
I think we should take this opportunity to refine the meanings of the words "freediving" and "skin diving":
Freediving: the practice of apnea submersion to test ones physical and mental limits or to bring about a meditative state of mind.
Skin diving: the practice of apnea submersion to explore underwater terrain, observe underwater life, or to spearfish.
Of coarse, many of us like to do both at the same time.
I think we should take this opportunity to refine the meanings of the words "freediving" and "skin diving":
Freediving: the practice of apnea submersion to test ones physical and mental limits or to bring about a meditative state of mind.
Skin diving: the practice of apnea submersion to explore underwater terrain, observe underwater life, or to spearfish.
Of coarse, many of us like to do both at the same time.