Wynnara
Minstrel
As I'm a wheelchair, there are certain things out side my experience that I kinda need help with. I can swim in a limited fashion, but I have some questions relating to diving that I could use some details on.
And by diving, I mean a scenario like this...
Assuming a character is a regular person and not an Olympic diver and that the water is deep enough that they aren't at any risk of cracking their head open on impact, how high can someone safely jump into the water?
Also, I've heard that when you jump into the water from a great height, the impact with the surface becomes a factor. I imagine if you belly-flopped you'd have the wind knocked out of you, but what about a feet first impact? Would generally head first or feet first be more advisable from a great height?
Lastly, is there any risk of the person being momentarily stunned for a moment when they hit? What would the sensations be just after they hit the water?
Thanks so much!
And by diving, I mean a scenario like this...
Assuming a character is a regular person and not an Olympic diver and that the water is deep enough that they aren't at any risk of cracking their head open on impact, how high can someone safely jump into the water?
Also, I've heard that when you jump into the water from a great height, the impact with the surface becomes a factor. I imagine if you belly-flopped you'd have the wind knocked out of you, but what about a feet first impact? Would generally head first or feet first be more advisable from a great height?
Lastly, is there any risk of the person being momentarily stunned for a moment when they hit? What would the sensations be just after they hit the water?
Thanks so much!