rossai
02-24-2008, 09:02 AM
what about the rest of Y'all Know how to swim? or Do you Know How to Drown?
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chimpzy
02-24-2008, 09:58 AM
Yes, i know how to swim.
And everyone knows HOW to drown. But I doubt there a many people, if any at all, that can make themselves drown voluntarily without somehow being forced. For example, being held under, binding your hands and feet and weighing yourself down or simply going so deep you won't make it back up in time.
Self-preservation instinct won't let you do it.
Plus, until you lose consciousness, oxygen deprivation hurts ... like hell.
And everyone knows HOW to drown. But I doubt there a many people, if any at all, that can make themselves drown voluntarily without somehow being forced. For example, being held under, binding your hands and feet and weighing yourself down or simply going so deep you won't make it back up in time.
Self-preservation instinct won't let you do it.
Plus, until you lose consciousness, oxygen deprivation hurts ... like hell.
Slayden
02-24-2008, 07:35 PM
And everyone knows HOW to drown. But I doubt there a many people, if any at all, that can make themselves drown voluntarily without somehow being forced. For example, being held under, binding your hands and feet and weighing yourself down or simply going so deep you won't make it back up in time.
Self-preservation instinct won't let you do it.
Plus, until you lose consciousness, oxygen deprivation hurts ... like hell.
That reminds me of something i've been wondering about. In anime there's often some stock character that can't swim. In Japan, is there any basis for this stereotype?
I could just look that up, but I'm feeling lazy, so ...
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ANYWAY... I trained as an-up-and-coming Olympic swimmer for years. In fact, it was both the goal of my coach (who was an immigrated Red Chinese former Olympic trainee) and my goal was to get me into the Olympics by the time I was 14-16. She said I had perfect Breaststroke and Freestyle, near-perfect Backstroke, but I needed to work on my Butterfly (I didn't really like that one <_<). I always set new pool records all over the Pacific Northwest as fastest swimmer in my age group.
My coach was going to submit the paperwork to recommend me to Stanford University (since they only accept recommendations) after a few years of polishing my technique to her satisfaction. And because I asked her to, she also would have taught me the Chinese language too. I would drive her so mad sometimes. LOL "He think he on vacation!" she would tell my mother. I had perfect technique, but I usually executed it pretty lazily, going at a comfortable pace rather than pushing myself to shave off time. She was very kind though.
But... after the competition at a swim meet in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she and her husband with their 5 year old son were driving home in a car when they were killed by a drunk driver in a truck. They were slammed into, both vehicles went off the road, and crashed into a tree. The little car exploded but the truck didn't (I think). All four were killed.
In honor of her memory, I remember that one night all the families of everyone on the swim team bringing little candles, lit them and put them on what were like synthetic lilies and floated them in the pool. There was no other lighting and it was very beautiful, seeing all the flickering lights on the water. Some of us were crying softly. I was closest to her, but didn't cry until days later because I was still in shock. She was such a sweet, kind lady.
She was my friend. :em019:
Self-preservation instinct won't let you do it.
Plus, until you lose consciousness, oxygen deprivation hurts ... like hell.
That reminds me of something i've been wondering about. In anime there's often some stock character that can't swim. In Japan, is there any basis for this stereotype?
I could just look that up, but I'm feeling lazy, so ...
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
ANYWAY... I trained as an-up-and-coming Olympic swimmer for years. In fact, it was both the goal of my coach (who was an immigrated Red Chinese former Olympic trainee) and my goal was to get me into the Olympics by the time I was 14-16. She said I had perfect Breaststroke and Freestyle, near-perfect Backstroke, but I needed to work on my Butterfly (I didn't really like that one <_<). I always set new pool records all over the Pacific Northwest as fastest swimmer in my age group.
My coach was going to submit the paperwork to recommend me to Stanford University (since they only accept recommendations) after a few years of polishing my technique to her satisfaction. And because I asked her to, she also would have taught me the Chinese language too. I would drive her so mad sometimes. LOL "He think he on vacation!" she would tell my mother. I had perfect technique, but I usually executed it pretty lazily, going at a comfortable pace rather than pushing myself to shave off time. She was very kind though.
But... after the competition at a swim meet in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she and her husband with their 5 year old son were driving home in a car when they were killed by a drunk driver in a truck. They were slammed into, both vehicles went off the road, and crashed into a tree. The little car exploded but the truck didn't (I think). All four were killed.
In honor of her memory, I remember that one night all the families of everyone on the swim team bringing little candles, lit them and put them on what were like synthetic lilies and floated them in the pool. There was no other lighting and it was very beautiful, seeing all the flickering lights on the water. Some of us were crying softly. I was closest to her, but didn't cry until days later because I was still in shock. She was such a sweet, kind lady.
She was my friend. :em019:
vengeance
02-25-2008, 03:13 AM
^Gosh Slayden you N ur sad stories.........tis a tragedy indeed........
I think i could do both.........drown being the more easier and painfully one though........
I think i could do both.........drown being the more easier and painfully one though........
emersedsin
02-25-2008, 11:24 AM
[Only registered and activated users can see links]
ANYWAY... I trained as an-up-and-coming Olympic swimmer for years. In fact, it was both the goal of my coach (who was an immigrated Red Chinese former Olympic trainee) and my goal was to get me into the Olympics by the time I was 14-16. She said I had perfect Breaststroke and Freestyle, near-perfect Backstroke, but I needed to work on my Butterfly (I didn't really like that one <_<). I always set new pool records all over the Pacific Northwest as fastest swimmer in my age group.
My coach was going to submit the paperwork to recommend me to Stanford University (since they only accept recommendations) after a few years of polishing my technique to her satisfaction. And because I asked her to, she also would have taught me the Chinese language too. I would drive her so mad sometimes. LOL "He think he on vacation!" she would tell my mother. I had perfect technique, but I usually executed it pretty lazily, going at a comfortable pace rather than pushing myself to shave off time. She was very kind though.
But... after the competition at a swim meet in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she and her husband with their 5 year old son were driving home in a car when they were killed by a drunk driver in a truck. They were slammed into, both vehicles went off the road, and crashed into a tree. The little car exploded but the truck didn't (I think). All four were killed.
In honor of her memory, I remember that one night all the families of everyone on the swim team bringing little candles, lit them and put them on what were like synthetic lilies and floated them in the pool. There was no other lighting and it was very beautiful, seeing all the flickering lights on the water. Some of us were crying softly. I was closest to her, but didn't cry until days later because I was still in shock. She was such a sweet, kind lady.
She was my friend. :em019:
Drink drivers sucks. I Always wondered why they didnt have the common sense not to drink and drive...!! If they dont bring tragedy to themselves, its tragedy to others dammit!
Sry, i had a close shave with a drunk driver once and the stupid mothe******* didnt even seem repentant abt it!!
Back to the topic though, i cant swim. Im fine above water, but once i go under i just go crazy...
ANYWAY... I trained as an-up-and-coming Olympic swimmer for years. In fact, it was both the goal of my coach (who was an immigrated Red Chinese former Olympic trainee) and my goal was to get me into the Olympics by the time I was 14-16. She said I had perfect Breaststroke and Freestyle, near-perfect Backstroke, but I needed to work on my Butterfly (I didn't really like that one <_<). I always set new pool records all over the Pacific Northwest as fastest swimmer in my age group.
My coach was going to submit the paperwork to recommend me to Stanford University (since they only accept recommendations) after a few years of polishing my technique to her satisfaction. And because I asked her to, she also would have taught me the Chinese language too. I would drive her so mad sometimes. LOL "He think he on vacation!" she would tell my mother. I had perfect technique, but I usually executed it pretty lazily, going at a comfortable pace rather than pushing myself to shave off time. She was very kind though.
But... after the competition at a swim meet in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she and her husband with their 5 year old son were driving home in a car when they were killed by a drunk driver in a truck. They were slammed into, both vehicles went off the road, and crashed into a tree. The little car exploded but the truck didn't (I think). All four were killed.
In honor of her memory, I remember that one night all the families of everyone on the swim team bringing little candles, lit them and put them on what were like synthetic lilies and floated them in the pool. There was no other lighting and it was very beautiful, seeing all the flickering lights on the water. Some of us were crying softly. I was closest to her, but didn't cry until days later because I was still in shock. She was such a sweet, kind lady.
She was my friend. :em019:
Drink drivers sucks. I Always wondered why they didnt have the common sense not to drink and drive...!! If they dont bring tragedy to themselves, its tragedy to others dammit!
Sry, i had a close shave with a drunk driver once and the stupid mothe******* didnt even seem repentant abt it!!
Back to the topic though, i cant swim. Im fine above water, but once i go under i just go crazy...
Ghostere
02-25-2008, 01:47 PM
i swim, well used to...
i used to swim quiet a lot, until i was about 11 (practiced in tornaments... and sometimes even won :) ).
kept that as a hobby, but i had an injury in the age of 15 and now i can hardly swim , i try, but it is difficult.
i had one experiance of near drowning (which means i know how to drown i believe? :) ) and iso i guess ive had it all :)
i used to swim quiet a lot, until i was about 11 (practiced in tornaments... and sometimes even won :) ).
kept that as a hobby, but i had an injury in the age of 15 and now i can hardly swim , i try, but it is difficult.
i had one experiance of near drowning (which means i know how to drown i believe? :) ) and iso i guess ive had it all :)
kiziroglu
02-25-2008, 04:13 PM
uhm... I'm #2 of black-sea swimming tournament.... so yeah , I ... know how to swim. drowning would be fun though :)
Sword
02-25-2008, 05:29 PM
Yea I do know how to swim, but i choose not to lol.
Slayden
02-25-2008, 08:29 PM
Gosh Slayden you N ur sad stories.........tis a tragedy indeed........
Unfortunately, I have many such stories. My childhood and adolescence was not a happy one...
Unfortunately, I have many such stories. My childhood and adolescence was not a happy one...
boolfreak
02-25-2008, 10:05 PM
LOL i find the second question funny , just like chimpzy said , everyone could drown but not voluntarily , tho i know how to do both.
Locke
02-25-2008, 10:38 PM
Eh, I've been swimming since I was a bay. I swear, there are more pools in California then there is actual open water.
kpoeira
02-25-2008, 11:08 PM
i know how to, but it has been a time since the last time i went for a swim.....
Queenie
02-26-2008, 12:12 AM
Er i can swim ish.. but i can't float....XD! u know those ppl that can float i never got the hang of it @_@ !
Slayden
02-26-2008, 01:22 AM
Er i can swim ish.. but i can't float....XD! u know those ppl that can float i never got the hang of it @_@ !
The human body floats on its own. Completely fill your lungs with air, hold it, and relax with your face, stomach, and chest above the water. Let your arms and legs just hang weightlessly or lethargically tread with them. Slowly let the air out of your lungs, but when you get to a certain point, your body will sink a little. When the water starts covering your face, inhale again. You'll have to estimate how much air you should keep in your lungs at any given time to stay afloat, and it shouldn't take long to get the hang of it. ;)
The human body floats on its own. Completely fill your lungs with air, hold it, and relax with your face, stomach, and chest above the water. Let your arms and legs just hang weightlessly or lethargically tread with them. Slowly let the air out of your lungs, but when you get to a certain point, your body will sink a little. When the water starts covering your face, inhale again. You'll have to estimate how much air you should keep in your lungs at any given time to stay afloat, and it shouldn't take long to get the hang of it. ;)
Faeyice
03-02-2008, 12:28 PM
I've been swimming since preschool. o3o The preschool I went to had a pool, and swimming was required. <3
Bluefire101
03-02-2008, 04:18 PM
I know how to swim, but I don't swim as frequently though.
CrimsonAngel
03-03-2008, 02:05 PM
I can swim....it is not pretty and i won't go far, but i do know how to swim.
I sailed a lot as a kid so learning how to swim was kind of mandatory.
I sailed a lot as a kid so learning how to swim was kind of mandatory.
Riyin
03-03-2008, 07:23 PM
Im really good at swimming, Im on a team for it :megane:
I dont think I'll die of drowning anytime soon...
*Drowns*
;)
I dont think I'll die of drowning anytime soon...
*Drowns*
;)
lan60000
03-03-2008, 09:37 PM
i can do both. dont think drowning is that hard tho lol
N¡nja
03-05-2008, 05:15 PM
I can swim .. but I need goggles
Jake Park
03-05-2008, 09:03 PM
I guess I know the basics for swimming, I can do it if needed but I have to close my eyes very tightly which defeats the purpose of swimming where you want to right? Not even goggles can help me hehe I guess just looking down at the pool floor or the beach just does something weird to my head and then it's instant drowning..lifeguard anyone? ;)
moonstorm_2000
03-05-2008, 10:30 PM
I used to swim competitively in High School...was quite good too, until my little brother showed up everything I ever did:-p. I swam distance and the breaststroke.
and yes, I know how to drown too :-p
and yes, I know how to drown too :-p
Dark Magician
03-06-2008, 03:07 PM
i know how to drown, pretty simple
Seraphic1984
03-09-2008, 07:39 AM
my first swim come after my first drown
at my first swiming lesson i'm so happy that i can play in the pool~ too happy
after i jump in to the pool without thinking that i can't swim in that time (yeah because i'm now at the first lesson)
i try to swim a bit but it's not work
so i'm drown and save by teacher i cry and run to mother lol
at my first swiming lesson i'm so happy that i can play in the pool~ too happy
after i jump in to the pool without thinking that i can't swim in that time (yeah because i'm now at the first lesson)
i try to swim a bit but it's not work
so i'm drown and save by teacher i cry and run to mother lol
rurushu
04-02-2008, 11:58 AM
I dunno how to swim and maybe i wont forever coz i just dont like water ( not saying that im like a cat or whatever) and for the second question, I think it's not too much to say that people are BORN to drown and because people do drown that's why they learn to swim. Am i not? So, i think it's an obvious answer ^_^'
Unknown1080
04-02-2008, 09:41 PM
I don't know how to swim.....but I know how to float........
the_bacon_man
04-02-2008, 11:17 PM
Know how to swim but since normal swimming is to tiring for me, i always swim on my back
Persocom-san
04-03-2008, 12:27 AM
I can dog paddle and that's about it.
Kalamadea
04-05-2008, 04:05 AM
Can't swim here... pretty bad... i really need to learn how to swim, if I could I'd probably be swimming all the time.
AmSidar
04-05-2008, 05:51 AM
I can swim but i am not a profesional one. *runs off to get more practice*
xfyrenx
04-05-2008, 12:57 PM
Well, I was told once that I "swim like a rock"... Guess that answers the question, ne? I got better since then (it was like 10 years back) because I really love to be in water, but I'm still not that good.
The worst part is probably due to the fact my eyes are so sensitive I can't open them in ANY kind of water if I want to be able to open them at all the next day...
The worst part is probably due to the fact my eyes are so sensitive I can't open them in ANY kind of water if I want to be able to open them at all the next day...
AmSidar
04-05-2008, 01:03 PM
The worst part is probably due to the fact my eyes are so sensitive I can't open them in ANY kind of water if I want to be able to open them at all the next day...
Use diver glasses. ;)
Use diver glasses. ;)
xfyrenx
04-05-2008, 01:07 PM
Use diver glasses. ;)
I can't, my skull is shaped funny, they won't fit... Yeah, I'm weird
:sob:
I can't, my skull is shaped funny, they won't fit... Yeah, I'm weird
:sob:
shahice
04-11-2008, 08:35 PM
i prefer drown cause i had been drown for several times
Kalamadea
04-11-2008, 10:30 PM
I don't know how to swim... need to learn one of these days... harder though when you're older -_-
Aplus
04-13-2008, 12:13 AM
Yes, I know how to swim.
yuusuke
04-14-2008, 03:39 AM
i manage to float my body on a surface and swim well.. but a lil slow..
Essim
04-14-2008, 09:13 AM
I know how to swim, but in practice I fail and drown.
Kinda why the Swimming Sports at school was both one of the best and worst days at school, everyone loved to see a socially uninvolved person like me swim, but I was embarrassed I was so bad.
Kinda why the Swimming Sports at school was both one of the best and worst days at school, everyone loved to see a socially uninvolved person like me swim, but I was embarrassed I was so bad.
C02M0
04-14-2008, 09:21 AM
i can swim ..
but drowining is way more fun , plus if im not in the mode for any of those ,
i just "Go Rock " .
but drowining is way more fun , plus if im not in the mode for any of those ,
i just "Go Rock " .
kawabanga
04-14-2008, 01:55 PM
I can do both! Gosh I'm so talented! =D
himekuma
04-20-2008, 04:51 AM
I love swimming, just love water! Just can't swim in the ocean/sea coz of the salt water. *argh! my eyes*
Aplus
04-20-2008, 05:36 AM
I love swimming, just love water! Just can't swim in the ocean/sea coz of the salt water. *argh! my eyes*
Yeah I hate salt water :nonono:
Yeah I hate salt water :nonono:
mercer_sensei
04-21-2008, 09:19 PM
I just started back to swimming, its good exercise. Im swimming every day now
ZoddGuts
04-21-2008, 10:38 PM
Can't really swim especially when I was a kid. I was in not so deep water in the beach with my cousin but then the tide started to bigger it was too late to be able to get back to shore the water gotten bigger. So I did what good person would do if your family member is also in danger I climb on top of that motherfucker on his shoulders to save myself. Thanfully my dad came to the rescue, not sure why my cousin was mad at me...
aurabullet
04-21-2008, 10:54 PM
i pretty much know how to drown can't swim for anything ><
ermeyers
04-21-2008, 10:58 PM
I can do both because i'm special.:41:
beyazm
04-22-2008, 04:59 AM
I know how to Drown...
mercer_sensei
04-24-2008, 10:27 PM
i can swim pretty well, but i dont have such great stamina yet, so i have to take breaks often
jaimyahoo
04-25-2008, 08:36 AM
i now how to drown better than i now how to swim...
shadowwins
04-25-2008, 01:56 PM
if swimming is like breathing then yeah i can swim as good as i can breath
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