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Old 10-19-2009, 03:33 PM   #25 (permalink)
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I too am a weak swimmer. My legs sink and also, let's just say I cause more drag in the water than most. Maybe it's lack of technique, but I think the problem is my breathing technique. I find myself not able to get into rhythm so that I can breathe normally so holding my breath, and then trying to breathe in a lot of air quickly causes me to become exhausted quickly.
The #1 rule of scuba for new divers, of course, is NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH.

So stop that. You'll hurt yourself badly.
I'm fine when I'm diving. Regulator in my mouth is just fine. I have the above problem when swimming.
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