saltysupply
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I am probably more of a scuba diver than a freediver, but have been doing both for a long time. I was doing some freedive spearfishing in around 60 feet one day and was feeling especially comfortable.
On one particular dive, I swam down to about 50 feet and started to gently swim with the current about 10 feet above the reef. Even though I was horizontal and swimming, I was still sinking and more negative than I wanted. I reached over and kept fumbling but could not find my power inflator on my BC. I was doing it by touch, and kept swimming but after 4-5 tries to locate the hose I was becoming increasingly agitated that I couldn't do it by touch. I never have to look for my inflator, it is always in the exact same spot, held on my shoulder straps by elastic bands.
I stopped swimming and looked down and directed all my attention to looking for the inflator, it was not until that moment that I realized I was freediving, had no air to breath and had no BC or scuba gear on.
I thought it was hilarious that I could be that comfortable (and stupid) 50 feet down.
haha classic, good thing you didn't take a breath