The sport of SNUBA

[Starstruck*]

Whilst on holiday in Bulgaria at a water park, there was a seperate pool for people to introduce and spread news of new water sports. I gave it a go and it was amazing.

Basically there is a small inflatable on the surface carrying an oxygen tank, with the pipe leading down to th reg on you obviously, this is to save the hastle of weights, tank etc etc and must be so much easier. From what i got told, you can extend the lead to 15 metres underwater, and so has it advantages in coral, shallow areas. If you get a chance some time i would advise you take it up, quite an experience.

 

[emtdan]

yes, SNUBA diving has been around for a while. There is actually a governing body that tries to govern it:
http://www.snuba.com/
It can be a lot of fun for famalies, and as an easy transitiion to scuba diving.
As far as I know, the tank at the surface is not O2, but air.
Have fun, and share your snuba expierence.

 

[chip104]

ok, I've looked all over the website and couldn't find it: what does snuba stand for? Snorkelling underwater breathing apparatus???

 

[Starstruck*]

I dont know if it stands for anything, i think the aim of the word SNUBA is to try and mix SCUBA and SNORKELLING together into one word. It doesnt require any classification or certificate, just buy one and go in the water =0

 

[Walter]

SNUBA without training can easily result in death.

 

[chip104]

thanks clearing that up starstruck.

 

[dpbishop]

Here's a web site for FAQs http://www.snuba.com/questions.asp

They do 10 min. instruction, 25 min. dive to a 20' max depth so DCS is not a concern. I don't know if they sell the system to individuals, it looks like it is really aimed at cruise ships & resorts. They say they have 3.5 millon logged dives without injury. Might be a good thing for people trying to get spouse/s.o. into diving.

 

[Vayu]

It may be fun, but I don't like the idea of having my air supply on a 15 meter hose.

-V

 

[The Kraken]

The probability of DCI is reduced, but the possibility of an embolism is still inherent.

In fact, given the market to which this device is aimed, I'd say embolisms are quite probable.

the K

 

[Starstruck*]

When i did it, to try it out it was great fun, but the depth was 5 ft lol and there was no introduction to it, he just pointed to the water with us, with it being light is a great advantage. It would be fun to do in a group but i would be wary doing it indavidualy