Egyptian Scuba Diver Sets World Record after Spending 6 Days Underwater in Red Sea

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Quite a logistical challenge in more ways than one

Egyptian Scuba Diver Sets World Record after Spending 6 Days Underwater in Red Sea

 

[driftwood]

Long in the past a diver, raising money for the local rescue team, set the world record for longest dive in Spring Lake San Marcos, TX. It took a LOT of people to dive with him, fill/exchange the tanks, ... One of the limiting factors was that they had to keep him warm. Ended up buying a water heater and running a hose into his suit.

Set the record, didn't raise the amount of money expected and he swore never to do it again.

 

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Ended up buying a water heater and running a hose into his suit.

Hot water suits are common in commercial diving and keep you reasonably comfortable but I've never used one for more than a couple of hours.

While eating and drinking is possible underwater, frequently done on long deco stops, and peeing is possible in a dry suit, there is a question of .... well number twos

An adult diaper might be good for for 6-12 hours, but SIX DAYS

 

[tridacna]

It all depends.

 

[driftwood]

Hot water suits are common in commercial diving and keep you reasonably comfortable but I've never used one for more than a couple of hours.

While eating and drinking is possible underwater, frequently done on long deco stops, and peeing is possible in a dry suit, there is a question of .... well number twos

An adult diaper might be good for for 6-12 hours, but SIX DAYS

It pains me to recall the memory, but the Warhammer maneuver would seem to be the solution.

Warhammer's claim to fame! | ScubaBoard

 

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It pains me to recall the memory, but the Warhammer maneuver would seem to be the solution.

ha ha ..... defeats the purpose of. drysuit