Tips on how to guarantee drowning/drown faster?

[Bandzbandz]

I heard that throwing oneself in the deep end and inhaling water (which would be hella difficult) would be enough to make you pass out and sink to the bottom. Is hyperventilating also a good idea before going in?
Any ideas really?

 

[akosineenee]

I heard that throwing oneself in the deep end and inhaling water (which would be hella difficult) would be enough to make you pass out and sink to the bottom. Is hyperventilating also a good idea before going in?
Any ideas really?

Yes, it is.

"Hyperventilation actually decreases the body's natural stores of carbon dioxide while adding very little to its oxygen reserves. The common misconception is that the drive to breathe is triggered by a lack of oxygen. However, the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is a much stronger stimulus that prompts the breathing reflex.

By hyperventilating and blowing off excess carbon dioxide, the swimmer loses that respiratory drive, and because of depleted oxygen reserves, shallow water blackout occurs. A loss of consciousness underwater can trigger a series of events including inhalation of water, cardiac arrest, brain damage, and death."

Source: http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/safety...mers-endurance-technique-can-be-deadly-ymcas/

 

[akosineenee]

Sorry old article source but still the fact remains true. Hope it helps.