Re: Best way to learn how to float in upright position?

On Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:17:41 GMT, Mark P
<usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Well it would, sure. The forces of buoyancy don't care about the angle
of your knees as long as your legs are submerged. (Although the balance
required may differ due to the changed "center of buoyancy".) I only
made the above suggestion so that you could avoid the deep end of the
pool (which seemed to be a concern for you).

Oh well that's pretty cool, gonna have to try that one out.

Why do you want to float in an upright position anyway? Most people are
not buoyant enough to float in that position with their face above the
water (especially when they breathe out and empty their lungs). Expect
to use a little arm power or leg power if you want to stay steady and
above the water.

I suppose because it seems the most professional or even coolest.
Whenever you see someone floating on tv or the movies that's the way
they do it. Always have gotten a little envious seeing them do it
while I couldn't. I'm sure they use that style just to show their face
better though. I know you have to move your arms and legs. But I also
want to find out how to float the most efficient way that will
conserve your energy.
.

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