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The original float tanks involved being entirely submerged in the tank, and people were required to wear complicated head-masks to breathe, and uncomfortable tight clothing that constricted the blood flow in certain areas. Many users claimed that the mask and clothing detracted from the isolation experience by creating uncomfortable physical conditions, and that being entirely submerged in water led to the fear of drowning. The tight fit of the mask seal around the face and the retention strips wrapping around the back of the head were uncomfortable in long sessions. The constant hissing of the air valves and bubbling of exhaust air out of the mask prevented the possibility of silence. The faceplate of the mask was typically solid black for visual isolation, but then the tank user needed help entering and leaving the isolation tank since the mask blinded them. The tight neoprene clothing was extremely uncomfortable in sensitive areas such as the genitalia, and constricted blood flow and mobility in other areas.[5]
The original float tanks involved being entirely submerged in the tank, and people were required to wear complicated head-masks to breathe, and uncomfortable tight clothing that constricted the blood flow in certain areas. Many users claimed that the mask and clothing detracted from the isolation experience by creating uncomfortable physical conditions, and that being entirely submerged in water led to the fear of drowning. The tight fit of the mask seal around the face and the retention strips wrapping around the back of the head were uncomfortable in long sessions. The constant hissing of the air valves and bubbling of exhaust air out of the mask prevented the possibility of silence. The faceplate of the mask was typically solid black for visual isolation, but then the tank user needed help entering and leaving the isolation tank since the mask blinded them. The tight neoprene clothing was extremely uncomfortable in sensitive areas such as the genitalia, and constricted blood flow and mobility in other areas.[5]
The original float tanks involved being entirely submerged in the tank, and people were required to wear complicated head-masks to breathe, and uncomfortable tight clothing that constricted the blood flow in certain areas. Many users claimed that the mask and clothing detracted from the isolation experience by creating uncomfortable physical conditions, and that being entirely submerged in water led to the fear of drowning. The tight fit of the mask seal around the face and the retention strips wrapping around the back of the head were uncomfortable in long sessions. The constant hissing of the air valves and bubbling of exhaust air out of the mask prevented the possibility of silence. The faceplate of the mask was typically solid black for visual isolation, but then the tank user needed help entering and leaving the isolation tank since the mask blinded them. The tight neoprene clothing was extremely uncomfortable in sensitive areas such as the genitalia, and constricted blood flow and mobility in other areas.[5]
The original float tanks involved being entirely submerged in the tank, and peop
le were required to wear complicated head-masks to breathe, and uncomfortable ti
ght clothing that constricted the blood flow in certain areas. Many users claime d that the mask and clothing detracted from the isolation experience by creating uncomfortable physical conditions, and that being entirely submerged in water l ed to the fear of drowning. The tight fit of the mask seal around the face and t he retention strips wrapping around the back of the head were uncomfortable in l ong sessions. The constant hissing of the air valves and bubbling of exhaust air out of the mask prevented the possibility of silence. The faceplate of the mask was typically solid black for visual isolation, but then the tank user needed h elp entering and leaving the isolation tank since the mask blinded them. The tig ht neoprene clothing was extremely uncomfortable in sensitive areas such as the genitalia, and constricted blood flow and mobility in other areas.[5] In current tanks, a solution of epsom salt is used for an increased density. The subject can now float with the face above the water, although the ears are stil l submerged when the subject is in a relaxed position. Hearing is therefore grea tly reduced, particularly when using ear-plugs as protection against the salt wa ter. When the arms float to the side, skin sensation is greatly reduced because the air and water are the same temperature as the skin, and the feeling of a bod y boundary fades. The sense of smell is also greatly reduced, especially if the water has not been treated with chlorine. The growing number of commercial float tanks has brought increased regulation of disinfection. In the US different states have implemented different rules. In E urope, the DIN 19643 bathing water standard requires automated chlorination cont rolled by REDOX (ORP) measurement. Chlorine, bromine and peroxide disinfection h ave all been used successfully. There is doubt about ozone safety because of the closed air space. For this reason, H2O2 is cited by many industry professionals as a safer and more desirable sanitation agent.[6] Generally, users of isolation tanks enter the pool nude. The elastic material of a tight-fitting swimsuit can create uncomfortable compressed stress points on t he skin during the session. Due to the high salt content, the water is rarely ch anged, and all users are expected to shower, wash with soap, and rinse clean pri or to entering the tank to avoid getting oils from their skin into the tank. Bat hing is again needed after a session to remove excess epsom salt from the skin, and white vinegar is often used to remove excess salt from the ear canal and hai r. Most isolation tanks use a surface skimmer, cartridge filtration, and disinfecti on means, including ultraviolet sterilization and chemicals to keep the water fr ee of microbes and sediment. These machines are usually turned off during a sess ion to keep the isolation space as quiet as possible. A ring heating system can be used around the outer walls of the tank so that warm water rises around the e dges of the pool, travels towards the center, and then sinks under the tank user . This very slow water convection flow helps to keep the user centered in the mi ddle of the pool. The small waves caused by breathing also aid in centering the subject.