Can a Paraglider Survive Eight Days Underwater?

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The discussion centers around the challenges faced by a diver who set a record for an eight-day underwater dive while using SCUBA gear. Participants express admiration for the diver's achievement, noting the physical toll of wearing a respirator for such an extended period, including potential discomfort and skin issues. The conversation highlights the difficulties of sleeping underwater and the necessity of managing bodily functions during the dive. There is a critique of modern record-setting practices that allow breaks for rest and bathroom use, contrasting them with historical attempts that required continuous effort without pauses, which some believe diminishes the integrity of the record. The practicality of maintaining hydration and addressing sanitation needs during such a long dive is also discussed humorously.
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Here: http://news.yahoo.com/video/oddnews-22772304/odd-news-paraglider-vs-bird-double-double-delivery-8-day-dive-record-27140303.html

Skip the feathers. I applaud the guy. True, just a few feet, but he's on SCUBA, so sleeping? Gosh! Never did that. Took a few micronaps in my day, usually under helmet. Sleep when you can... Just wake up.
 
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Wow. How did he, erm, go, I wonder? I bet his mouth/teeth were sore from the respirator...and can you imagine wearing a mask for 8 days? Ouch. And yeah, sleeping? He must have strapped the respirator to his head somehow...?
 
His skin must have been nearly falling off his body!
 
A guy who broke the record for 24-hour swimming already had the skin on his fingers practically falling of (despite covering them in glycerin), how can you survive 8 days?
 
From what I've seen of these attempts at records, the person is allowed a certain amount of time to go to the bathroom, rest briefly, walk around, etc... kind of ruins the stunt. Back in the olden days people made records the hard way, no breaks.
 
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From what I've seen of these attempts at records, the person is allowed a certain amount of time to go to the bathroom, rest briefly, walk around, etc... kind of ruins the stunt. Back in the olden days people made records the hard way, no breaks.

So long as the water was being slowly replenished, urination isn't a problem. Defecation is, however, unless there's an "exit strategy" in place, Lol!
 

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