[CQ-Contest] Classic - Doing what was intended?

[David Gilbert]

I do all those things to avoid clotting problems, but it is undeniable 
that the risk is still there.  And at least in my case, sleep 
deprivation two days in a row almost invariably leads to a much greater 
risk of catching some sickness bug due to a weakened immune system.   I 
am perfectly healthy and I've been an athlete of one sort or other 
(endurance included) my entire life, but to pretend that everyone has 
the same physiology is misguided.

I admire the capability of contesters who naturally need less sleep (I'm 
aware of several who typically sleep less than 5 hours per night all the 
time) and can operate a full 48 hour event, but for many of us that 
simply is not feasible.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 11/29/2013 7:33 AM, Martin , LU5DX wrote:
> There are things to prevent that from happening.
> In the case of pooled blood in the legs, compression socks, pants can help.
> Also standing up from the chair at regular intervals. Short walks inside
> the shack.
> Sleep deprivation should not be harmful if done occasionally.
>
> I like 48 hour contesting way too much, but I'm not against reducing the
> operating time either. Whatever is best for the hobby is fine with me.
> If the 48 hour format is changed to a 36-hour contest for example all I
> would like to see is that those who want to keep operating are allowed to
> do so (but only the best 36 hours will be computed) for example..
>
> Vy 73.
>
> Martin, LU5DX
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 1:34 AM, David Gilbert <xdavid at cis-broadband.com>wrote:
>
>> Sleep deprivation and pooled blood in your legs is what's not healthy.
>>   There is nothing at all healthy about pushing yourself like that.
>>
>> Seriously.
>>
>> Dave   AB7E
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/28/2013 6:11 PM, Martin , LU5DX wrote:
>>
>>> 48-hour contesting is indeed healthy.
>>> It forces you to train your body as hell if you plan to succeed.
>>> You gotta eat right. You cannot drink alcohol (some times hard to achieve,
>>> but well...)
>>> Being comfortable is not healthy.
>>>
>>> 73.
>>> Martin, LU5DX
>>>
>>>
>>>
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