Questions tagged [swimming]
Questions related to Swimming as an outdoor activity (lesser as a Sports), safety precautions and techniques about swimming, questions related costumes (not the product recommendation ones) are to be used with this tag.
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Avoid ankle pain when wading in cold water
I launch my 12ft aluminum boat at a pebble beach in Lake Ontario, east of Toronto. Since there isn't a proper vehicle boat launch at this location, launching the boat requires wading into the water ...
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Cold water swimming - go in quickly? or slowly?
Assume you want to do some cold water swimming, i.e. anything under 14 Centigrade (57F) water, for more than say 10 minutes (so, expressly, not a Polar Bear "dip and scoot").
What's the ...
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Can I swim in a natural monument in Bavaria, Germany?
I passed by the pretty Kaltengrundsee in Bavaria (Germany) and it looks inviting to take a dip when the weather is hot. There's even a platform to get in or out of the water.
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How to cross a river while keeping kit (such as laptop) dry
I am in the Balkans and have befriended a refugee who intends to crossing a river as part of their route. They are a very strong swimmer, having practiced it at a competitive level. They want to take ...
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How much UV radiation does one receive under water?
More precisely: assume one measures X mW/cm² for wavelength Y nm at the water level 0 (sea level). What's the mW/cm² for the same wavelength Y nm at water level Z? I'm most interested in UV-A and UV-B ...
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When cave diving, if one sees an air pocket, how can one know whether the air is safe to breathe?
While cave diving, one may see air pockets. How can one know whether the air is safe to breathe?
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Where do I keep my pull buoy during a long open-water swim?
I am going to start to do long sea swimming to train for swim run races. I have the tools but I would like to know where I keep the pull buoy if I don't want to use it and if I want to use my legs ...
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What's the best way to train oneself to swim in open waters?
Considering that one is a very novice swimmer, it's challenging to even do sporting activities in the water without a life jacket. I'm looking for ways one can build more resilience and stamina with ...
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Swimming with scuba diving egg?
I was using a 'waterproof' pouch bag to store my keys and documents while swimming. Well, it was waterproof until because of wear (after a few uses) I've got a small punctation in the edge, and ...
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Can a kid ever dive too deep while snorkeling and breath-hold diving?
My son has recently discovered snorkeling and diving (by holding his breath, not scuba diving or anything). He can go at least 4m (13 feet) deep to pick up nice shells he sees on the sea floor.
My ...
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Can a floating foam pad be used as a cottage swim platform?
At Ontario cottages, it's normal to see a small floating wooden dock tethered a little distance from shore to use as a "swim platform". Kids swim over to it, then can jump in and splash and ...
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Extending SUP leash for swimming
I'd like to swim a bit to cool down when SUPing, but I've been already in an awkward situation when I've underestimated wind - the board was quite away from me after a while and I've got to swim fast ...
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What is the best way to swim through ocean surf?
What stroke should I use and what adjustments would I make to most efficiently swim through rough ocean and breaking waves?
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The most effective swimming technique in SUP dry suit?
If I fell into water in my SUP dry suit and I need to catch my board, or swim to the coast, which technique is the most effective? I've found it very hard to crawl because of the buoyancy of the suit. ...
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The thickest neoprene suit for swimming?
What is the thickest available neoprene suit appropriate for swimming?
I have a swim suit marked 2/3/4 mm. I don't know which is where, but it was OK as long as the water was about 15 grad, and below ...
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