Thread: Knockdown power

Originally Posted by Woody

If you have ever had a darned good whack in the ribs (common in some of the situations my generation got up to in our younger days or in rough rugby) resulting in becoming "winded" you will have an inkling of hydrostatic shock.
A soft blow had no effect. Same with a long shot where range has disapated energy to have little immediate effect unless to brain or spine.

Ive often ponderred that and do wonder if it matters where in breathing cycle animal is when hit...eg if has just finished breathing out,and is hit.....the daylight will get in QUICKLY as next chest movement will suck air in through holes...and nothing in tank to run on...Vs lungs full and charged with O2 when hit might give some gas in tank to move off.