[geeks] Re: [rescue] Boats?

[Dave McGuire]

On January 25, Eric Dittman wrote:
> > > I liked the scene in "Under Siege" where they fire the gun and
> > > the force of the blast blows the guy across the deck.  I don't
> > > know if that part is accurate, but I'm sure the near-insanity
> > > he experienced due to the pain fromm the extreme sound was.
> > 
> >   I believe the point there was [temporary] ear damage due to the
> > shock wave.  Balance is handled by the inner ear, if memory
> > serves...so he was One Dizzy Bitch after that gun went off.
> 
> I think the ear damage would probably be permanent.  The way

  I agree, though it faded over time in the movie.

> the scene was played the character acted like he had intense
> ringing in his ears that was driving him crazy.
 
  If you recall, he could barely walk, and stumbled down the staircase.
There was definitely dizziness and disorientation involved.

  Now I'm gonna have to watch that movie again. :)

   -Dave

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Dave McGuire
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