Dumbest Scuba-related gift from a misguided, but well meaning friend or loved one

[Mo2vation]

I'm a fisherman.

I focus on catching giant trout with teeny line. It takes very specialized gear - and I'm a nut about what I use. And because I'm so focused on what I do on the water, I'm an impossible person to buy fishing stuff for. So everyone in my circle, over the years, has stopped getting me fishing stuff.

Finally.

The only people with wackier useless gifts available for them than Fisherman are probably golfers.

HOWEVER - There are more and more wacky scuba gifts available...many of the sites even have sections for "scuba gifts..." And although fishing and scuba differ in many ways (fishing doesn't require life support...usually) and I, fortunately, haven't run across life support in the "gift section." But since my B-day in November, here's the list from well meaning, but sadly tasteless acquaintances:

* Scuba Flag Bottle Opener (nice - but I don't drink)

* Scuba Flag Beach Towel (used it once - body turned red.... should've washed it first :bonk: )

* An Emergency Whistle (flat, orange and pretty lame...you know the one)

* A pre-packaged Save-A-Dive Kit (the one in a tube...you know this one... scary stuff in there. Just how OLD are those O-rings?)

* And my favorite tasteless gift - a topless mermaid on a dolphin holding a Scuba Flag... very nice.

Anyone, Anyone? Is it me, or are there just more stuff available to give to divers now?

K

 

[scuberd]

if they can slap a dive flag on it and raise the price, they will

be prepared for some even wierder stuff, so bizzar that I can't even think of an example

 

[Kat]

I've seen lots of men, on vacation, wearing the scuba flag swim trunks. Don't know if they are divers, but on a random survey(very scientific mind you ) I know of not one certified diving male who would buy them for themself. Which leads me to believe that these very brightly colored swim trunks must be gifts.

 

[MgicTwnger]

Mo2vation once bubbled...
* And my favorite tasteless gift - a topless mermaid on a dolphin holding a Scuba Flag... very nice.

K

Someone gave me this topless mermaid table lighter. You pull her hand from her head, a flame shoots out, and her nipples light up.

 

[RICHinNC]

IN THE DEFENSE OF THE UNINITIATED........

Mo2...I was...still am....the same way about my woodworking tools. My ex...(wonderful word...ex) wife use to complain about how hard i was to buy for.... I just knew what i wanted and what i didnt...

When it comes to diving gear and accesories...wow....imagine going into a shop hoping to find a nice gift under $50....and... I think $50 is pretty dang out there....there are few people I would $50 on....

so that means you will get a bunch of whistles....maybe a retainer or two...things like that....

remember....its the thought that counts....and the hope you can exchange it later and the shop guy will keep his mouth shut.

ps....think i dated that girl overseas one time...

 

[notabob]

I thought I had one, but after the lighter, I'm no longer sure if it's even worth mentioning. I think it'll be pretty hard to beat that one for anybody! Although I'd definitily keep the lighter if anyone gave it to me. If for no other purpose than to laugh about it and post its pictures on scuba forums .

Dumbest gift - one of those little flat LED light thingies that attach to your head with a rubber band. There was no depth rating, and in the manual, it actually said "When salt water gets in, open it up, rinse, and replace the batteries".

-Roman.

 

[Stone]

I got half a pony bracket once.

Person didn't know:
1) You need a bracket for both the pony and back tank.
2) I don't use the pony mounted

 

[JDostal]

Kat once bubbled...
I've seen lots of men, on vacation, wearing the scuba flag swim trunks. Don't know if they are divers, but on a random survey(very scientific mind you ) I know of not one certified diving male who would buy them for themself. Which leads me to believe that these very brightly colored swim trunks must be gifts.

Actually, it's funny that you mention those shorts. They are made by Trident....I dive with a guy that bought himself a pair

 

[ericfine50]

I think all divers face this problem. The best way to fix it : GIFT CERTIFICATE!!!!!!

My fiance is an avid equestrian (hunters).So for holidays it is a horse item for her and a diving item for me. What we usally do is go and the gift with each other. Man, gotta love those shorts or the tank banger in 100 neon colors.

Eric

 

[Scubadawg]

I solved that problem, My birthday is close to christmas and when the wife asks what do i want...i tell her to phone mike (LDS owner) i tell her that he has a list of things that i want just pick o couple items out that way i dont exactly know what im getting ..only that its something that i will use or need.

Scubaddawg