again, this author is rad

Unraveling the Mammalian Diving Reflex, Part IDeeperBlue.net – September 3, 2002Unraveling the Mammalian Diving Reflex, Part IIDeeperBlue.net – September 26, 2002 “When freedivers dive deep they activate a set of physiological reflexes that act as the first line of defense against hypoxia. Collectively termed either the diving response or mammalian diving reflex (MDR), the mechanism… Continue reading again, this author is rad

pulmonary barotraumas

The Risks of AscentDeeperBlue.net – December 2, 2002 “For an equivalent change in depth the risk of barotrauma is greatest near the surface, a fact explained by Boyle’s law. A breath-holding free diver rising from 33 feet to the surface experiences a change in ambient pressure from two to one atmospheres. If the lungs fully… Continue reading pulmonary barotraumas

crankin’ scary style

Sonnie Trotter Repeats Rhapsodyclimbing.com – June 10, 2008“Writing on his blog on June 6, he said, “Rhapsody may be an eliminate, but…there is a tremendous amount of logic behind what Dave did, and that deserves a pile of respect, I think…. The only rule is don’t bail left to the arete (a cop-out), stay on… Continue reading crankin’ scary style

pronator teres

What I thought might be a serious chronic elbow injury turns out to be not so bad according to my favorite sports therapist, Kevin Brown of Elite Performance and Rehabilitation here in Goleta, CA. I had diagnosed myself (a fool for a patient) with medial epicondylitis several years ago and intermittently since, due most likely… Continue reading pronator teres

a little somin’ somin’ to get me psyched

Blue Water HuntersnokaoiMagazine.com – June 7, 2008“I watch him descend headfirst into the blue, his long black fins gently waving, graceful as an ulua. His body drops straight down, impossibly deep. I can’t believe he doesn’t have a tank. I start counting, 1, 2, 3, 4… I get to 60 and stop counting. He’s still… Continue reading a little somin’ somin’ to get me psyched