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Moogyboy

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I originated this little list in one of the threads in the General Equipment forum. No one bit, so I thought it'd be more appropriate here.


10 NEW AND COMPLETELY DIFFERENT IDEAS IN SCUBA GEAR...or not...

1) A dive computer with built-in wireless internet and instant messaging, for those who simply must stay connected at all times.

2) A submersible cell phone, so as to call your nondiving friends during a dive and quietly mock them with the sound of your bubbles.

3) A combination snorkel/water bong. Remember, Jerry was, like, a diver too, man.

4) Fins with built-in appendages that make motor boat noises, in a manner similar to what we all used to do with our bicycles as kids.

5) Mask that digitally superimposes your choice of attractive person (mermaid, macho black-suited SEAL, scuba model in thong bikini, Peter Hughes, etc.) over the underwater scenery.

6) Flavored mouthpieces.

7) Wetsuit with round indentations on interior surface to allow you to load it with Alka-Seltzer tablets, for an curiously invigorating dive experience.

8) Tank with working air-rocket nozzles in bottom. For quick escapes or just for fun!

9) Regulator with special exhaust flapper valve that either whoopees (basic) or makes what sound like rude remarks (deluxe).

10) Submersible snacks (ie Cheez-Its, Bugles, etc.) that stay crispy in water.

cheers

Billy S.
 
That's what I get for reading too much Orwell and Vonnegut as a kid. :P

cheers

Billy S.
 
I want the tanks with the air rockets............will surprice the begeeezuz out of my dive buddy.
 
6) Flavored mouthpieces.

Believe it or not, this was tried a few years ago. They had a blue one that was mint flavored, and a red one that was cherry flavored. I guess that when you mixed the compounds that made it flavorful with the compounds that held the mouthpiece together, the bonding components lost out because they fell apart pretty quickly. Was a pretty good idea while it lasted.
 
How about a face mask which can identify fish and display info about them in a display, including name, habits, population status, current market price, etc.

Maybe it could work on the boat as well,
so it displays important info on anything you look at,

Like

28' Wellcraft
1998 model
owned by John Doe
900 hrs on engines
has a fuel leak

or

Mary Smith
Single
Age 26
38-26-36
1-900-555-1212
Loves puppies and carnations

Just a thought.....

TT ;)
 
TwoTanks:
How about a face mask which can identify fish and display info about them in a display, including name, habits, population status, current market price, etc.

Maybe it could work on the boat as well,
so it displays important info on anything you look at,

Like

28' Wellcraft
1998 model
owned by John Doe
900 hrs on engines
has a fuel leak

or

Mary Smith
Single
Age 26
38-26-36
1-900-555-1212
Loves puppies and carnations

Just a thought.....

TT ;)

It'd be wonderful for identifying those moldering items on the bottom of places like Circleville Twin Quarries:

1985 Wayne school bus
Ford 9000 diesel chassis
175,891 original miles
Retired: Columbus Public Schools 1996
Sunk 1998
Items lost in seat cushions: 3 pencils, 4 pens, 1 hair clip, $2.85 spare change, 5 teeth

cheers

Billy S.
 
dvrgaryc:
6) Flavored mouthpieces.

Believe it or not, this was tried a few years ago. They had a blue one that was mint flavored, and a red one that was cherry flavored. I guess that when you mixed the compounds that made it flavorful with the compounds that held the mouthpiece together, the bonding components lost out because they fell apart pretty quickly. Was a pretty good idea while it lasted.

Even more than that. Gary Gentile recommended that divers with multiple gas mixes put flavoured toothpastes on different regs to help them confirm that they are putting the correct reg in thier mouth.

(Mint is deco mix, cinnimon is bottom mix, orange juice is vodka mix :D)
 

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