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Originally Posted by alainprice
Let's not give the impression that six Gs is routine. Without any experience or warning, you could hurt yourself and you will have problems breathing normally.
Now, 6 Gs while floating in water, that's what I'm talking about.
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It's not the breathing that's an issue. It's the blood rushing from your head into your lower extremities and leaving your brain without oxygen.
And yes, floating in water you could easily withstand 50 G's.
As for the carnival rides, they're usually designed for people in a prone (on their back) position at around 4 G's.
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