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v.) To "samba" : To lose muscle control in extremities after apnea. Usually occurring in spearfishers who hyperventilate (purge too much CO2) before a breath hold - this is extremely dangerous and why you
never dive alone!
Always dive with a buddy and never practice "static breath hold" techniques while near
water. CO2 regulates the body'
s exchange of gasses so if you purge too much you will use more oxygen while diving. Take a freediving course to learn a proper "freediving breathe-up"
Here's an example of a diver SAMBAing during ocean spearfishing:
"When EVERYTHING just goes WRONG." -
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