one paddle in the water while in a row boat....
one tends to go in circles.....
What happens with an one-armed swimmer?
2007-02-02 14:35:27 · 19 answers · asked by yahoo 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yo yaehoo, you need a life. I am missing an arm and I guarantee I can swim faster than your dumb @ss.. How insensitive!!! you suck!
2007-02-02 14:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legs propell in a straight line, and the arm causes a slight pull in one direction which he can adjust with each stroke by reaching across his body. Unlike an oar and boat, both his arm and body can bend. I have seen several disabled veterans who swim competitively in hospital sponsored events, it's pretty impressive what they can do with their determination.
2007-02-02 14:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by awesome_possum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A one armed swimmer is not a rigid piece of construction and can compensate for his swim style as dictated by his or her disability.
2007-02-02 14:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they kick really hard and aim their arm towards the opposite side of their body they will swim straight.
2007-02-02 14:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by Wendi lu who 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's always checking to see if Richard Kimball's in the water.
2007-02-02 14:41:06 · answer #5 · answered by miri-miri-off-the-wall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it one time and all I did was sink. I never went in circles.
2007-02-02 14:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably go straight because they have their feet to kick them.
2007-02-02 14:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dana Katherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He uses his legs to compensate... then can either use the arm, or not...
-dh
2007-02-02 14:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they go straight because they are kicking as well so their legs act as a rudder
2007-02-02 14:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once, I just said said once
2007-02-02 14:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋