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From: galperin@av*.sa*.lo*.co* (Steve Galperin)
Date: Fri, 17 May 96 15:06:33 EDT
To: techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: Another Question I want an answer to.
> 
> I have some questions also.
> 
> If I hold my breath during an ascent from 200 FSW, will it hurt?
> 

Only if you don't have your fingers stuffed into your ears.

> How come I can't feel my fingers or toes after a no stop dive at 180 FSW with
> a bottom time of 60 minutes?
> 

It's from the excitement of doing real technical diving the right way. It
will leave you numb and tingly all over.

> Why can't I use Argon instead of Nitrogen in my trimix for a 300 ft. dive
> (won't it keep my lungs warmer?)
> 

It will keep your lungs so warm they'll be hot, in fact they can
catch fire! That's why.

> Everytime I fill my O2 tank to 6000 psi it explodes and ruins my friend's
> Haskell and burns down his house - why?
> 

His house is defective. I suggest you sue the crap out of the builder.

> How come my eyes pop out of their sockets every time I dive to 250 fsw with
> my drysuit and no inflator?
> 

Because real technical divers have balls of solid brass.
The special surgery to fix this is only available in Florida.

> Why shouldn't I use Plutonium in my weight belt with the deluxe crotch
> straps?
> 

Because Nemisis Nitrox computers are heavier and more durable.
 
> My friend John tells me that humans can breathe water, and is going to teach
> me how on our next dive to 400 fsw - how come we use tanks then?
> 

Because we are all strokes and PADI weenies.

> I just gotta know...
> 
> Kevin
> HeyyDude
> 
> P.S.  The last time I posted something like this, I hurt someones feelings.
>  This is meant as a joke, o.k?  Don't throw a hissy-fit on me.
> --

Laugh damnit! Everyone on this list takes everything far to seriously.

Stephen Galperin 

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