Wow is an overused word

October 23, 2009

"Incredible" is a word that is overused. So is "amazing", and "awesome". However, the subject of this post is not overused adjectives, it is a video. A video of a Kiwi freediving down deep into a blue hole in the Bahamas. Diving with no fins, neither weight nor help, with nothing but himself and his courage.

I can't even begin to describe how incredible this amazingly awesome feat is, nor do I have a prayer of describing how incredible and amazing this awesome video is. It is unnerving to see a man sink, yet calming to watch his grace and poise as he does so. You have just got to see this.

I'll have an O for awesome, please*

The video is also available here, on vimeo: http://vimeo.com/4802703

* Yes, I was watching that night, and yes, Mr Tua is my favorite boxer.