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Rogue884 · 23 October 2010, 12:09 PM

Well, I cannot get into specifics just yet, but we are planning record dive to 1,132 FSW or roughly 345 MSW. Currently the official record is held by Nuno Gomes at 318.25 MSW from 2005 in the Red Sea.

A friend has decided to chase the record and he has just finished his preliminary gas and deco plan. It is quite exciting, now we are planning for the safety divers and logistics, not an easy feet by any means, but exciting non the less. We are hoping to have a finalized date for late 2011 or early 2012 in the Carribean off the Cayman Trench. Now the search for sponsors, however, we have to finish the logistics to show viablity of the adventure.

Updates as we progress.

Skullring · 23 October 2010, 12:15 PM

Very exciting. Please keep us up to date.

sleddog · 23 October 2010, 12:21 PM

That's got to be an exciting adventure to undertake Chris...

Anyone who wants to descend to those depths has a deep admiration from myself and many other's I bet!!

The preparation for that sort of thing is immense to say the least..
I hope ever thing works out well in the preliminary lead up and the event goes as planed!!

Are you looking at being one of the safety divers??

rxonmymind · 23 October 2010, 12:23 PM

Best of luck! I come from Okinawa and love the water. From the Ama(women divers) to the neighborhood kids all we knew was water. Admiral IS. were our playground. Be safe!

Rogue884 · 23 October 2010, 12:28 PM

There are so many considerations, it is like eating an elephant. From the equipment, the funding, the gas, logistics, permitting, medical, it goes on and on.

For the Tech Divers out there, the V-Planner simulations were 4 pages.

multimedia · 23 October 2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullring

Very exciting. Please keep us up to date.

X2!

Cheers,
Joe

ParisDakarBmw · 23 October 2010, 02:17 PM

Sounds like a cool adventure!

Good luck!

Route 66 · 23 October 2010, 02:27 PM

I don't know what FSW or MSW stands for, but I'm sure this is quite an accomplishment!!

Rogue884 · 23 October 2010, 03:11 PM

FSW = Feet Sea Water

MSW = Meters Sea Water

JJ Irani · 23 October 2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

Well, I cannot get into specifics just yet, but we are planning record dive to 1,132 FSW or roughly 345 MSW. Currently the official record is held by Nuno Gomes at 318.25 MSW from 2005 in the Red Sea.

A friend has decided to chase the record and he has just finished his preliminary gas and deco plan. It is quite exciting, now we are planning for the safety divers and logistics, not an easy feet by any means, but exciting non the less. We are hoping to have a finalized date for late 2011 or early 2012 in the Carribean off the Cayman Trench. Now the search for sponsors, however, we have to finish the logistics to show viablity of the adventure.

Updates as we progress.

All the best to your friend, Chris. Big question is which watch does he plan on wearing on such a deep dive?

CoopJr · 23 October 2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

Well, I cannot get into specifics just yet, but we are planning record dive to 1,132 FSW or roughly 345 MSW. Currently the official record is held by Nuno Gomes at 318.25 MSW from 2005 in the Red Sea.

A friend has decided to chase the record and he has just finished his preliminary gas and deco plan. It is quite exciting, now we are planning for the safety divers and logistics, not an easy feet by any means, but exciting non the less. We are hoping to have a finalized date for late 2011 or early 2012 in the Carribean off the Cayman Trench. Now the search for sponsors, however, we have to finish the logistics to show viablity of the adventure.

Updates as we progress.

Wow...that's hardcore!

Good luck to you all Chris

East Bay Rider · 23 October 2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

All the best to your friend, Chris. Big question is which watch does he plan on wearing on such a deep dive?

Great point. If Rolex would sponsor and if the official record diver took a Rolex down with him it would be another feather in Rolex's cap.
This could be bigger than Everest.

Art 1 · 23 October 2010, 10:47 PM

Good luck with it all.

Rolex Portugal · 23 October 2010, 11:21 PM

Best wishes from Portugal... Keep us posted ;-)

Brunotheboxer · 23 October 2010, 11:25 PM

Best wishes from Cape Cod.

Bruno.

Watchdog · 23 October 2010, 11:44 PM

Very cool!

All the best.

Rogue884 · 24 October 2010, 12:15 AM

Thank you all, and yes Rolex is definitely on the wish list of potential sponsors.

Numismatist · 24 October 2010, 12:28 AM

Bringing your DeepSea? I hope!

EE33 · 24 October 2010, 12:36 AM

Best of luck, safety first is #1

GreenTechGuy · 25 October 2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Great point. If Rolex would sponsor and if the official record diver took a Rolex down with him it would be another feather in Rolex's cap.
This could be bigger than Everest.

Thats actually a pretty good idea. Who knows somebody could make a few bucks from Rolex, or better yet a new watch every year. Would DSD work that far down?

Rogue884 · 25 October 2010, 02:02 PM

I will be wearing my DSSD.

GreenTechGuy · 25 October 2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

I will be wearing my DSSD.

Will that depth push the limits of the DSSD?

Rogue884 · 25 October 2010, 02:36 PM

Nope, it would only be 1/10th of the rating. However, I will be working as a safety diver at 300 feet.

GreenTechGuy · 25 October 2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

Nope, it would only be 1/10th of the rating. However, I will be working as a safety diver at 300 feet.

So noone has ever dived deep enough to push the DSSD to its limits?

Demosthene · 25 October 2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenTechGuy

So noone has ever dived deep enough to push the DSSD to its limits?

No one can ever push the DSSD to its limits unless they strap it to a submersible.
The watch is over engineered to the point of insanity, even a world record dive like this one would only push the standard submariner to its limits.
I still want a DSSD though

Good luck with the dive as well, that’s a hugely impressive depth to aim for!

GreenTechGuy · 25 October 2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

No one can ever push the DSSD to its limits unless they strap it to a submersible.
The watch is over engineered to the point of insanity, even a world record dive like this one would only push the standard submariner to its limits.
I still want a DSSD though

Good luck with the dive as well, that’s a hugely impressive depth to aim for!

WOW i did not know that, i have never dived at all. My girl has hole in inner ear or something that prevents her from diving so its just something we have never done.

In a submarine that is a pressurized environment therefore it do not exert pressure on the watch right?

Demosthene · 25 October 2010, 05:03 PM

I mentioned a submarine because any diver that the watch is strapped to won’t have a hope of surviving a fraction of the depth it’s capable of.
If the watch itself is in a pressurised environment then it’s essentially at surface pressure.

Oxygen becomes toxic at 1.6 bar partial pressure, giving a maximum safe diving depth on ordinary air of around 70 metres. To go below that you need to start breathing Deep-diving Gas Mixtures. At 300 metres the pressure has increased by 30 atmospheres, meaning the air volume of the lungs has been compacted 30 times. This brings the danger of the lungs imploding or exploding depending on the pressure difference.

At DSSD depths the proteins in your body would probably explode from the pressure.

So yes very very deep

joeychitwood · 26 October 2010, 12:01 AM

Back in the late 1990s or early 2000s, we watched Francisco “Pipin” Ferreras attempt a free dive record in the 6000 foot deep trench between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen. The amount of preparation was amazing. Please keep us posted, (and photos would really be great.)

Rogue884 · 26 October 2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

I mentioned a submarine because any diver that the watch is strapped to won’t have a hope of surviving a fraction of the depth it’s capable of.
If the watch itself is in a pressurised environment then it’s essentially at surface pressure.

Oxygen becomes toxic at 1.6 bar partial pressure, giving a maximum safe diving depth on ordinary air of around 70 metres. To go below that you need to start breathing Deep-diving Gas Mixtures. At 300 metres the pressure has increased by 30 atmospheres, meaning the air volume of the lungs has been compacted 30 times. This brings the danger of the lungs imploding or exploding depending on the pressure difference.

At DSSD depths the proteins in your body would probably explode from the pressure.

So yes very very deep

The two main concerns, and by no means the only medically speaking is actually HPNS (High Pressure Nervous Syndrome) and Isobaric Counterdiffusion. HPNS is a fact after 500 feet and worsen with depth, the question is being able to work through it. Your body literally trembles to the point of convulsion. Upon ascent and decompression, isobaric counterdiffusion becomes a serious concern with desturation.

Shade · 26 October 2010, 04:32 PM

That is a very brave thing to do! I'm very worried regarding the pressure though..

23 October 2010, 12:15 PM	#2
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very exciting. Please keep us up to date. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

23 October 2010, 12:21 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	That's got to be an exciting adventure to undertake Chris... Anyone who wants to descend to those depths has a deep admiration from myself and many other's I bet!! The preparation for that sort of thing is immense to say the least.. I hope ever thing works out well in the preliminary lead up and the event goes as planed!! Are you looking at being one of the safety divers?? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

23 October 2010, 12:23 PM	#4
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	Best of luck! I come from Okinawa and love the water. From the Ama(women divers) to the neighborhood kids all we knew was water. Admiral IS. were our playground. Be safe! __________________ Be yourself; Everyone else is taken! Oscar Wilde Last edited by rxonmymind; 23 October 2010 at 12:31 PM.. Reason: spelling

23 October 2010, 12:28 PM	#5
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	There are so many considerations, it is like eating an elephant. From the equipment, the funding, the gas, logistics, permitting, medical, it goes on and on. For the Tech Divers out there, the V-Planner simulations were 4 pages. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

23 October 2010, 03:11 PM	#9
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	FSW = Feet Sea Water MSW = Meters Sea Water __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

23 October 2010, 12:09 PM	#1
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Excited for World Record Well, I cannot get into specifics just yet, but we are planning record dive to 1,132 FSW or roughly 345 MSW. Currently the official record is held by Nuno Gomes at 318.25 MSW from 2005 in the Red Sea. A friend has decided to chase the record and he has just finished his preliminary gas and deco plan. It is quite exciting, now we are planning for the safety divers and logistics, not an easy feet by any means, but exciting non the less. We are hoping to have a finalized date for late 2011 or early 2012 in the Carribean off the Cayman Trench. Now the search for sponsors, however, we have to finish the logistics to show viablity of the adventure. Updates as we progress. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

23 October 2010, 02:17 PM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Sounds like a cool adventure! Good luck!

23 October 2010, 02:27 PM	#8
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I don't know what FSW or MSW stands for, but I'm sure this is quite an accomplishment!!

23 October 2010, 10:47 PM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good luck with it all.

23 October 2010, 11:21 PM	#14
Rolex Portugal Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: José Location: Lisbon, Portugal Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 126	Best wishes from Portugal... Keep us posted ;-)

23 October 2010, 11:25 PM	#15
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Best wishes from Cape Cod. Bruno.

23 October 2010, 11:44 PM	#16
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Very cool! All the best.

24 October 2010, 12:15 AM	#17
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Thank you all, and yes Rolex is definitely on the wish list of potential sponsors. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

24 October 2010, 12:28 AM	#18
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Bringing your DeepSea? I hope! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

24 October 2010, 12:36 AM	#19
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Best of luck, safety first is #1 __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

25 October 2010, 02:02 PM	#21
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	I will be wearing my DSSD. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

25 October 2010, 02:36 PM	#23
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Nope, it would only be 1/10th of the rating. However, I will be working as a safety diver at 300 feet. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

25 October 2010, 05:03 PM	#27
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	I mentioned a submarine because any diver that the watch is strapped to won’t have a hope of surviving a fraction of the depth it’s capable of. If the watch itself is in a pressurised environment then it’s essentially at surface pressure. Oxygen becomes toxic at 1.6 bar partial pressure, giving a maximum safe diving depth on ordinary air of around 70 metres. To go below that you need to start breathing Deep-diving Gas Mixtures. At 300 metres the pressure has increased by 30 atmospheres, meaning the air volume of the lungs has been compacted 30 times. This brings the danger of the lungs imploding or exploding depending on the pressure difference. At DSSD depths the proteins in your body would probably explode from the pressure. So yes very very deep

26 October 2010, 12:01 AM	#28
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Back in the late 1990s or early 2000s, we watched Francisco “Pipin” Ferreras attempt a free dive record in the 6000 foot deep trench between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen. The amount of preparation was amazing. Please keep us posted, (and photos would really be great.)

26 October 2010, 04:32 PM	#30
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	That is a very brave thing to do! I'm very worried regarding the pressure though.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

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