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Beachlife, yes Ive seen a few guys using the full face ones around the beaches here in Sydney. I Goolged for the full face design and it came back with 2 deaths in Hawaii from using them and it’s kinda scary to think that this can happen to anyone at anytime. Life is very precious but also very...

Some things are easily solved like the float design. It started out as a central round buoy with a tapered top. Absolutely hopeless, it rocked and wobbled and threatened to tip over at the slightest ripple. Changed to the opposite making it a round hoop with a bridge across the centre. So...

Good idea woodcarver, I’m adding up all the good tips for the next prototype. I’m 5 mins from the ocean for testing but finding time to get down there is hard, Ive tested it a few times before dawn and scared a few surfers when I surfaced next to them. That’s why it’s orange and has glow in the...

The tube that connects the mouthpiece to the surface float is the key to feel. At the moment I’m using a 1 in rubber tube which is completely the right size for breathing. One guy said it’s the King of pipe sizes for no effort breathing but it’s got negative buoyancy so it’s a bit heavy in the...

That’s always been a slap in the face to me when people say they don’t like the look of dive equipment, overall everyone kitted up and ready to SCUBA already looks like the Michelin man / Apocalyptic warrior. I don’t get the need for something to be beautiful when it’s more essential that it...

The Kapitol reef snorkel looks very interesting. I’d love to try one. It only takes about 4 breath cycles and you can feel the CO2 build up in your brain so complete control over the flow is essential. I put 2 custom anaesthetic machine valves in, V1 only lets air into a small space with the...

Thanks Woodcarver, I hadn’t heard of Dry Snorkels, clearly there’s a need for such an item as the number of newbies snorkelling far outnumber the SCUBA and making it easy ( and safe ) is the key for getting people to put a mask on.

Thanks for the info Bob. I think the pleasure in diving is the freedom from the surface, to linger completely submerged. Not necessarily at great depth and for the young, old and newbies, a few feet deep is a good and safe depth. I’ve had problems getting my young sons (7 and 9) to go deeper...

Thanks Bob, I hadn’t seen the mini tanks before. I guess they still need to be used with caution because the need for timing dives and decompression is applicable to even tthe small tanks ? I had an idea to do some underwater videoing of surfboard and the new surfboard hydrofoils that are...

It’s interesting to consider inventing something that lets you work in that depth of a few feet where you can breath unassisted. You could clean hulls, root around the reefs, still dive to a few metres but not to have to stay on the surface, clear a snorkel or return to the surface for every...

Good advice Blasto, thanks.

Scrane, I’m sure it’s my skill level but I’m thinking of the many people who are similarly afflicted with poor skills that would enjoy the experience if it was a bit easier.

Blasto, you’ve opened my eyes about holiday resorts ! I’m getting older and while the flesh is willing it’s not always as responsive as it once was. For such a relaxing sport, Diving takes some skill and effort I may not have anymore. I see a lot of kids with snorkels but they also don’t seem...

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. I’ve never enjoyed the snorkel, the whole spitting froth out after each dive and then if the spit doesn’t work then you have to get your face out of the water and clear the snorkel and frankly, that can be annoying after several dozens times. I wish there was...

Hi, I’ve been in and out of diving for decades so I’m experienced but also completely new to whats available now. I’m looking for a SCUBA type experience but without the tanks and weights so I’m leaning towards snorkelling but it doesn’t seem to have advanced much, still a mask and pipe deal...

I’m in Australia and dived on and off since 1976. We have the blue and white pennant/ flag here that’s considered the maritime standard for DD. But if there’s no ‘universal’ safety flag then there’s nothing really... it’s a lottery considering the tourist numbers. I’m now keen to get my kids...

hi guys, as a newbie I read a lot on the 8nternet and it’s confusing that in the US the DD flag is Red and White but in other countries it’s Blue and White and a different configuration. What gives ? Apart from the boater confusion it’s a potentially deadly situation and IM not keen on getting...