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This Might Be Considered a Weapon!

Postby Indian Summer » 11 01, 2018 •  [Post 1]

I saw an ad for this at the Denver airport. For only $8 a can I think I’ll give it a try just for the morning climb. Has anyone else used an oxygen supplement?

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Re: This Might Be Considered a Weapon!

Postby Jesse208 » 11 01, 2018 •  [Post 2]

Not yet but I’m interested


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Re: This Might Be Considered a Weapon!

Postby Indian Summer » 11 01, 2018 •  [Post 3]

My legs are rock solid. But muscles run on oxygen which is scarce compared tonwhere I live. I’m thinking if I feed my muscles oxygen they’ll keep carrying me. It works for people climbing Mt Everest right! So why not for us?
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Postby Jesse208 » 11 01, 2018 •  [Post 4]

Is it used prior to a big trek or after for recovery?


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Re: This Might Be Considered a Weapon!

Postby Jhg » 11 08, 2018 •  [Post 5]

Not an expert on oxygen intake but I would think for it to be a benefit to your muscle groups at altitude you would need to take a hit every 4 or 5 breaths.
If used for recovery it would only help you recover faster.
The big drag on most peoples respiratory systems is purging carbon dioxide anyway, not o2. So fitness is the major factor. Going up in altitude does have its affects but if you are fit the slow down is not that much.
I think a lot of hunters arrive in semi-poor condition for what the terrain offers even if they think they are in shape. It takes a lot of effort to train on steeps and in ways that require you to climb climb climb. Legs and core. I am still surprised at how much mountain hunting can ask of your body if you really want to hunt the terrain like it needs to be hunted and I have been out here 27 years.
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