I know I've been away for a while, but a friend sent this picture. What is this?
What is this?
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A way for non-divers to get under water. The big bubble helmet full of air lets them breath. They're attached to a bouy that sets their depth. Bicycle-style controls let you ride them around, powered by a little electric motor in the base.
So, then it's underwater bumper cars?
iluvtheocean
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i wonder what would happen if they happen to hold their breath by accident on ascent? possible lung over-expansion? they are still breathing compressed air... and what they would do in an OOA situation...
the website says 8 foot limit -- plenty of room for shallow water trouble. although a different website shows 5meters.
the website says 8 foot limit -- plenty of room for shallow water trouble. although a different website shows 5meters.
Based on the one time we rode these things in Cancun, prior to discovering SCUBA... the ascent is by winch. And very slow. We were at 20-25 feet and took 3-4 minutes to ascend.
dfx
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The ones I looked at at Stuart Cove's actually had pressure gauges built into the console. No idea if people were told to look at them or if it was just for the staff. They call them SUBs. Stuart Cove's Sub Bahamas Adventure Stuart Cove Divers Bahamas Best Dive Trips Stuart Coves Country Club Sub Bahamas Sub Nassau Bahamas Vacation - Pilot Briefings
Bob DBF
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Dope on a rope.
Bob
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There is no problem that can't be solved with a liberal application of sex, tequila, money, duct tape, or high explosives, not necessarily in that order.
OP
Now with a motor and ditch the tether, we could have REAL submarine races!
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