If they only made it. I would buy it....

[FritzCat66]

1. Another vote for an underwater GPS, boat locator, and comm device
2. Specially tuned handheld underwater laser that destroys only lionfish, just by pointing it at them
3. Underwater DSLR-quality still and HD video camera that fits in a BC pocket, even with case
4. Small inline sensor for AI computer that accurately and reliably senses tank O2%, CO, and CO2
5. Tank the size of a basketball that holds 500cf of gas under incredible pressure, with compatible first stage, neutrally buoyant, and plenty of shops everywhere that could fill it
6. Underwater contact lenses that make masks obsolete
7. Camera-integrated database of all underwater life forms, so you can just point the camera at the critter and have it identified and tell you everything about it
8. Generic heads-up display interface for all computers (works with contacts above, too)
9. Online map showing all dive ops in a given area, links to reviews and SB comments on them, schedules for their boats, realtime indication of capacity, and universal one-click reservation system
10. Digital cert card that holds not only a positive ID and record of certifications, but also all logged dives, DAN status, emergency contact info, etc. - standardized so any shop can interface and instantly check you in

Oh, and none of these things cost more than $250.

 

[David Wilson]

6. Underwater contact lenses that make masks obsolete

Good idea, but the invention of contact lenses didn't lead to the disappearance of spectacles. It simply widened the range of solutions available to those requiring sight correction, thus increasing choice. My personal choice is to wear spectacles. The other options, e.g. contact lenses or laser surgery, simply don't appeal to me as an individual. That may sound irrational, but our minds are open to both reason and emotion.

The same proved true when people prophesied the demise of all-rubber fins when plastic-bladed composite fins appeared on the scene in the 1970s. Not only did all-rubber fins refuse to die, but the all-rubber Scubapro Jet fin is more popular than ever among scuba divers while competitive swimmers have found the all-rubber full-foot fin to be an excellent training aid nowadays.

 

[emoreira]

As mentioned in another post, a Personal Home Compressor, that can fill an AL80 tank at home in 12 hours, connected to the home distribution current and need little to no maintenance.

 

[emoreira]

I also want booties that completely open so they can actually dry inside. Velcro maybe?

There is a device that you can build at home to dry your boots and gloves.
Look at this post :
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/299965-diy-boots-gloves-air-dryer.html

I did mine and you have your boots and gloves dry in one hour.

 

[formula1mb@aol.com]

1. Another vote for an underwater GPS, boat locator, and comm device
2. Specially tuned handheld underwater laser that destroys only lionfish, just by pointing it at them
3. Underwater DSLR-quality still and HD video camera that fits in a BC pocket, even with case
4. Small inline sensor for AI computer that accurately and reliably senses tank O2%, CO, and CO2
5. Tank the size of a basketball that holds 500cf of gas under incredible pressure, with compatible first stage, neutrally buoyant, and plenty of shops everywhere that could fill it
6. Underwater contact lenses that make masks obsolete
7. Camera-integrated database of all underwater life forms, so you can just point the camera at the critter and have it identified and tell you everything about it
8. Generic heads-up display interface for all computers (works with contacts above, too)
9. Online map showing all dive ops in a given area, links to reviews and SB comments on them, schedules for their boats, realtime indication of capacity, and universal one-click reservation system
10. Digital cert card that holds not only a positive ID and record of certifications, but also all logged dives, DAN status, emergency contact info, etc. - standardized so any shop can interface and instantly check you in

Oh, and none of these things cost more than $250.

The military apparently did develop contact lenses that replace the mask and used in the 80's-----for them the benefit was that light wouldn't reflect off the mask and give away their position. When I asked about it on rebreatherworld though, some guys who were more familiar with them said it had a lot of negatives:
-very expensive, custom fitting required costing a couple of thousand
-you can only wear them for an hour max, otherwise you have problems with infections since everything is exposed

Who knows by now though, maybe they've improved them and overcome some of the issues?

It would be pretty cool though if someone came out with cheap, disposable ones like the daily contacts. That way you could just wear a nose clip and equalize hands free.

 

[ullwn]

...[SNIP] Nikonos cameras did a great job and some smart boy will come up with a digital receptor that replaces the film behind to shutter....{SNIP]

This was as done many years ago by a division of Kodak for the US Military, in both standard light and IR.

 

[Swish Suits]

They didn't make it. . . So we did. Ladies please check out Swish Suits. The company was started by 2 female divers who were tired of ill-fitting low performance wetsuits for women. Very much of who we are in life went into the designs of our suits. We have based the design of our suits on the F3 theorem: Functionality, Fashion, and Environmentally Friendly. This theorem does not just apply to the suits but to how we live our lives. IT is time to bring our suits to you!

Cheers!

 

[Baracuda Smile]

I was reading in DAN magazine the controversity of IWD. The big issue is some of the worlds best dive sites are no where near a decompression chamber. So if a diver gets bent it could be days before he could get properly decompressed. An option would be In Water Decompression (IWD) However, it takes a lot of resources: Lots of 100% O2, a full face mask in case the diver goes into CNS convulsions, a support diver, communications with the surface again full face mask, Standard air if the diver goes into convulsions, A hydration system for the diver, and thermal protection as the divers maybe underwater for hours. Since hyberbaric chambers are so expensive it would be nice that someone would develop a kit that dive shops could use in stead of using the chamber.

 

[OBXDIVEGUY]

There is a lot of portable decompression chambers out there:
Portable Decompression Chamber - FD1

 

[WreckDiver1321]

Here's a wetsuit idea...
How about someone designs a wetsuit with veins running thru it that hold water. Put a small heater/pump module somewhere and hey presto! Warmer wetsuit.