Activity for Avik Mohan‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Technique for swimming with fins? Firstly, I must ask, is this for surface swimming (e..g snorkling) or for diving? I myself get so fed up with trying to use fins for surface swimming that I simply refuse to anymore, and I think for that case it's a personal thing. For me it just doesn't propel me much there, and constantly is an iss... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: When making camp in the mountains, which direction should I face my tent? The answer and reasoning I've heard is place the door facing upwind, or South / Southeast, as this is where the warmer winds tend to come from, northerly winds being colder. Face it east to wake up by the sunrise. Note, this is regarding the Northern Hemisphere, but the same logic can be applied for... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I tell which way is "down wind" Simply the easiest way is to light a match (or light a stick from your fire), and look at which way the small flame blows. Simpler still (but less.. uhh.. 'classy'?) take some leaves from the ground, hold them up high, let them fall, and note the direction. Whichever you choose, do it a few times, an... (more)	—	about 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How fast can a snakebite kill? Dying in minutes, barring smashing your head on a rock as you fall from the snake bite, won't happen. I know a toxicologist and asking him he agreed that a few hours is the rule-of-thumb for someone who receives no treatment. Even a Black Mamba would take say 6-7 hours at the fastest. As a caveat, h... (more)	—	about 8 years ago