Look behind you, I think you'll be able to find it.
out-of-shape divers doing things like diving the doria
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Look behind you, I think you'll be able to find it.
ManBearPig
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All this said, my refound love for scuba, has gotten me to quit smoking, and start working out so that I can be better at it. Still a fat ass, but a strong fat ass that is heading the right direction. While I do think certain peoples opinions are a bit off base, knowing the risks has got me making better choices in my life for the love of the activity.
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Airleron
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Is this an important topic? Yes and it warrants discussion. I don't believe verbally persecuting people who are overweight accomplishes anything. Wouldn't it be nice is we could all just read the OP's post, and say, "Ya know, he's right. I'm going to lose 30 lbs starting today". Human beings don't work that way. People of all shapes, sizes, age, color, religion, sex, national origin are at risk, just simply by choosing this sport, or driving a car on the freeway.
Does it help if you exersize? Of course. But berating humans for being "human" isn't the answer. Remember, just because your BMI is 23, doesn't automatically give you a free pass when the sh*t hits the fan at 70ft.
OP, compassion goes along way. Get some.
Does it help if you exersize? Of course. But berating humans for being "human" isn't the answer. Remember, just because your BMI is 23, doesn't automatically give you a free pass when the sh*t hits the fan at 70ft.
OP, compassion goes along way. Get some.
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If you are accustomed to diving in a Unisuit or drysuit with 400G underwear and yanking yourself down 400' of granny line and anchor line in a ripping current you are good to go. Same on the way back up and doing deco in those conditions.
Have a good grip and don't lose dexterity or strength in heavy gloves. Know the value of a jon-line and a Garvin hook.
If you are lucky then there is no current and 25' of viz. If not you'll just sit there waiting for the current or waves to die down or just never leave the shore waiting for the weather.
-matt
Or spare air, split fins, pony bottles, religion, politics,... I'm sure there's more.
All I was trying to say was that if the only variable is fatness, the less fat diver is better off all around unless the metric is buoyancy while naked, then the fatter diver wins.
The thoughts that one doesn't need skill if they're fit, or one doesn't need fitness if they're skilled are both equally ridiculous. They are both important. Lack of skill will affect you immediately, lack of fitness is a little more subtle. It's like narcosis or oxtox, maybe you dive to 200+ ft on air regularly and don't get narced, or you dive to 1.6+ ppo2 and don't die you are still at a higher risk for narcosis or oxtox by doing that. It's the same with being overweight. You may dive all the time and feel fine, but the fact (not opinion, not observation, not anecdotal evidence, but scientifically proven through long term studies) is that by being overweight you are putting yourself at a higher risk for heart disease. Diving can put a strain on your cardiovascular system in many situations, a strain that might be enough to push your long-overworked heart past it's tipping point. Losing the weight will improve nearly every facet of your life.
I'll never berate somebody for being fat, I was overweight for much of my adult life. All I try to do is point out the reasons to get in shape.
The thoughts that one doesn't need skill if they're fit, or one doesn't need fitness if they're skilled are both equally ridiculous. They are both important. Lack of skill will affect you immediately, lack of fitness is a little more subtle. It's like narcosis or oxtox, maybe you dive to 200+ ft on air regularly and don't get narced, or you dive to 1.6+ ppo2 and don't die you are still at a higher risk for narcosis or oxtox by doing that. It's the same with being overweight. You may dive all the time and feel fine, but the fact (not opinion, not observation, not anecdotal evidence, but scientifically proven through long term studies) is that by being overweight you are putting yourself at a higher risk for heart disease. Diving can put a strain on your cardiovascular system in many situations, a strain that might be enough to push your long-overworked heart past it's tipping point. Losing the weight will improve nearly every facet of your life.
I'll never berate somebody for being fat, I was overweight for much of my adult life. All I try to do is point out the reasons to get in shape.
pnw_diver
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