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Offline Dascoo

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People who can't swim.
« on: September 10, 2007, 07:53:16 pm »
Do you think it should be mandatory for children to be taught to swim in school? 

Also....if you can't swim, why do you panic when you're in the water?
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 07:56:14 pm »
Why the hell should it be mandatory?  That makes no sense at all. 

People panic in water when they cant swim because they dont wish to lose their lives.  No one wants to drown to death.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2007, 07:56:45 pm »
because they could drown. Or they think they could. i would float out and save them because i can.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 07:58:57 pm »
Isn't it funny though? Panicking is what causes them to drown.

Calm the hell down and fucking paddle.
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Offline Mitak

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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2007, 08:00:49 pm »
Nope, it shouldn't be. Though it's nice to know how to swim. Besides, almost everyone has been to a pool, it's really not that hard to learn to swing yo legs and hands or scream for a life-guard...
Not to mention I can't swim fast but well thanks to ma gigantic 28cm feet @_@
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2007, 08:05:24 pm »
yeah you should know how to swim. its a basic skill you should know.\

This is coming from a person who lives an hour drive away from the ocean.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2007, 08:05:57 pm »
Quote from: Mitak on September 10, 2007, 08:00:49 pm
Nope, it shouldn't be. Though it's nice to know how to swim. Besides, almost everyone has been to a pool, it's really not that hard to learn to swing yo legs and hands or scream for a life-guard...
Not to mention I can't swim fast but well thanks to ma gigantic 28cm feet @_@


Welcome to the middle of the ocean, not too many lifeguards out here, but people can still swim.
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Offline Mitak

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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2007, 08:09:12 pm »
Well... If it's not a life-guard who would save you, then it would be the local shark.
If you get panicked and in the middle of an ocean, start thinking about Soldat and you'll get ashore within minutes XD
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2007, 08:12:09 pm »
life guards don't do crap. They won't save you if you get pulled out too far.
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Offline Mitak

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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2007, 08:14:42 pm »
Ye, they prefer playing Soldat instead.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2007, 08:15:23 pm »
Hot damn! Anyone want me to draw a chart to help out in getting out of the rip tide? My dad drew use a chart every year and I know the entire speach... Although I can't do it without laughing...

Anyway I love swimming, though I stopped swimming in my pond due to the nasty weeds that like to screw up feet on the banks. I only get to swim about once a year though.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 08:15:57 pm »
What happens when your friend is knocked out, and his head is submerged under water....and guess what? You can't swim, or swim properly.

†, Yes please.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2007, 08:17:07 pm »
you swim horizontally to the shore then in.

I could draw a chart of a forming riptide but I don't know what you want.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2007, 08:17:56 pm »
Quote from: a-4-year-old on September 10, 2007, 08:17:07 pm
you swim horizontally to the shore then in.

I could draw a chart of a forming riptide but I don't know what you want.
I just like drawing the chart....
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Offline Mitak

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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2007, 08:19:47 pm »
To teh Crusifix: lul I didn't swim at all this year
To Dascoo: I suppose this happened to you or someone you know.
The spammer side: You try to remember about good moments in Soldat, and the noobs you pwned, and the good you did for the community.
And then you drown... And get to play Soldat in heaven for FREE and with a perfect connection XD
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2007, 08:22:03 pm »
When I was younger, I practically grew up in the pool.

Before last year, I didn't swim for almost two years and I swam better then more people in my class.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2007, 09:02:08 pm »
Learning to swim should be prioritized over learning to read!!!
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2007, 09:11:18 pm »
I think it could be beneficial.  Not saying it should be implemented.

Not only are you teaching kids an important skill (I don't care what anyone says, it's very important and shouldn't be overlooked- never know when you might end up in some deep water), but it's great physical exercise.  Cardio and a lot more.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2007, 09:54:52 pm »
Yes it's the best for muscle developping and stretching.
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Re: People who can't swim.
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2007, 10:07:21 pm »
I've had 5 years of competitive swimming, coached by real swimmers. And I've seen how schools teach swimming...

... You probably won't learn much from the school. And it's very unlikely you'll learn how to save someone else who's drowning.

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