Phase I: Guinness Record
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SeaJay
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RavenC once bubbled...
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Would you scream and hide if I said YES, I will marry you but we'll have to wait a little while on the date?R [/B]
*Taps foot impatiently*
Why do you think I'm so frustrated about the fact that nothing's been done in a year?
norcaldiver
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Good luck man. I just read an interview with Jack Lalaine where he said that for his 90th birthday he's going to scubadive from Caltalina Island all the way back to Long Beach. They're in the planning stages right now for the surface support team. I ope he does it, I want to be there to see him arive at the end.
SeaJay once bubbled...
*Taps foot impatiently*
Why do you think I'm so frustrated about the fact that nothing's been done in a year?
Are you ****tin' me? (What exactly does that mean?) LOL That's not a funny joke buddy. Are your fingers crossed or something? (She turns him round and round to check all sides.) Hands up in the air big boy. Palms flat.
Hummm.
Hummm.
(She faints. - You better get out that long hose and rescue c-card. )
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SeaJay
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Funny about the waste thing... I never get asked that question right off the bat... It takes people a while to think about it, and then their eyes narrow and their forehead wrinkles and they try to politely ask how I plan to deal with it...
In the past, world record holders have done what many commercial long-dive divers do... They eat very little or drink very little, or they eat something that will constipate (block) their system... So that they simply don't have to go. Others have gone ahead and embraced the idea that they're going to have to go, and prepare themselves for it (a "Depends" diaper is typically part of the plan). This guy's idea of a low fiber diet (stops him up) and then using a laxative to get "liquid in, liquid out" is a better plan, I believe. At least it doesn't require some semblance of serious destruction of your body's "normal" movements.
Obviously, if one is to utilize the constipation method, there's a limit as to how long he can stay down. Up to this point, nine days has pretty much been the limit of gastrointestinal comfort. If one is to use the diaper method, then there are obvious sanitary concerns which prevent lengthy dives... Again, limiting the dive time.
My idea is to embrace my body's movements and keep them as "normal" as possible.
Now, from a medical standpoint, the water which I am in must remain relatively bacteria-free. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know what e-coli and other waterborne bacteria can do to sensitive nasal cavities, ear drums and other tender spots if I'm left in waste... Especially for days. Thus, I've developed a sort of underwater commode which will allow me to sit and "go." It's design doesn't look that much different from what you see in a "regular" bathroom... Except that instead of flushing when you get off of it, it's constantly flushing as your sitting. Simply put, it captures waste and removes it from the environment. Fresh water is then added to the facility so that over time, the depth of the facility is not affected. The facility utilizes a hose not unlike your every day pool vaccum cleaner hose... It's a 3" flexible corrogated hose. It's actually a siphon setup which utilizes a valve set by the commode... I open it when I sit, go, and then let it run another 15 seconds or so... And close it.
Now all I have to do is eat a diet which will ensure "sinkers." My experiments have shown me that a diet rich in protein and carbohydrates will produce the desired results. Yep, it's gonna be purred pizzas, speghetti, fish, beans, pasta, and the like.
...So why hasn't this been done in the past? Simple... Because they always dove dry. They wear a drysuit, which prevents the diver from being able to expose themselves. If they do expose themselves, then they "do themselves in" and subject their bodies to superhydration... The quickest way to end the dive.
My idea is to, rather than deal with the waste issue like these guys have, simply accept the "normal" movements and make accomodations for them... And instead tackle the superhydration problem.
...And that can be done using the correct isotonic solution, rather than pure water.
...And by having a backup plan.
In the past, world record holders have done what many commercial long-dive divers do... They eat very little or drink very little, or they eat something that will constipate (block) their system... So that they simply don't have to go. Others have gone ahead and embraced the idea that they're going to have to go, and prepare themselves for it (a "Depends" diaper is typically part of the plan). This guy's idea of a low fiber diet (stops him up) and then using a laxative to get "liquid in, liquid out" is a better plan, I believe. At least it doesn't require some semblance of serious destruction of your body's "normal" movements.
Obviously, if one is to utilize the constipation method, there's a limit as to how long he can stay down. Up to this point, nine days has pretty much been the limit of gastrointestinal comfort. If one is to use the diaper method, then there are obvious sanitary concerns which prevent lengthy dives... Again, limiting the dive time.
My idea is to embrace my body's movements and keep them as "normal" as possible.
Now, from a medical standpoint, the water which I am in must remain relatively bacteria-free. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know what e-coli and other waterborne bacteria can do to sensitive nasal cavities, ear drums and other tender spots if I'm left in waste... Especially for days. Thus, I've developed a sort of underwater commode which will allow me to sit and "go." It's design doesn't look that much different from what you see in a "regular" bathroom... Except that instead of flushing when you get off of it, it's constantly flushing as your sitting. Simply put, it captures waste and removes it from the environment. Fresh water is then added to the facility so that over time, the depth of the facility is not affected. The facility utilizes a hose not unlike your every day pool vaccum cleaner hose... It's a 3" flexible corrogated hose. It's actually a siphon setup which utilizes a valve set by the commode... I open it when I sit, go, and then let it run another 15 seconds or so... And close it.
Now all I have to do is eat a diet which will ensure "sinkers." My experiments have shown me that a diet rich in protein and carbohydrates will produce the desired results. Yep, it's gonna be purred pizzas, speghetti, fish, beans, pasta, and the like.
...So why hasn't this been done in the past? Simple... Because they always dove dry. They wear a drysuit, which prevents the diver from being able to expose themselves. If they do expose themselves, then they "do themselves in" and subject their bodies to superhydration... The quickest way to end the dive.
My idea is to, rather than deal with the waste issue like these guys have, simply accept the "normal" movements and make accomodations for them... And instead tackle the superhydration problem.
...And that can be done using the correct isotonic solution, rather than pure water.
...And by having a backup plan.
CobaltWave
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I can't offer you a tank, but I have a suggestion of where and how you might get to use one.
I know that on the backlot of Universal Studios, in Ca. has a tank they use for filming UW scenes, they might have one in Florida too, but I doubt it. It roughly 15 to 20 ft high and has a diameter of 20 to 25'. It has port holes at various level for filming, lights, and I believe it can be maintained at temperature. I'm sure filling it would be no problem at all.
The studios are always looking for stock footage of various types and they might be interested in filming you for 24hrs or more for use in a movie later. Or maybe they could tie it in with some movie release, or just as a special attration for thier theme park ride.
Its worth a try....
I know that on the backlot of Universal Studios, in Ca. has a tank they use for filming UW scenes, they might have one in Florida too, but I doubt it. It roughly 15 to 20 ft high and has a diameter of 20 to 25'. It has port holes at various level for filming, lights, and I believe it can be maintained at temperature. I'm sure filling it would be no problem at all.
The studios are always looking for stock footage of various types and they might be interested in filming you for 24hrs or more for use in a movie later. Or maybe they could tie it in with some movie release, or just as a special attration for thier theme park ride.
Its worth a try....
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SeaJay
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Now maybe you can understand my position here... And why I'm so frustrated.
I'm not making any promises... But I really need you to get rid of the old baggage, babe.
Hey... You helped me... Now I'll help you too...
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SeaJay
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Wow... I would have never known that if you hadn't mentioned it. What a cool thing it is for us all to throw ideas around in here.
I'll see what I can do...
I would suggest you contact this guy - http://www.corridor.net/smartdivers/PressReleases.htm He set a world record for the same thing a couple of years ago and would have some insight for you to consider.
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When you have a firm date let me know. I can probably come up with 5 or 6 tanks. Some 95's and a 100's. I can offer some surface and underwater support too, as long as you don't laugh at my jacket and split fins..
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