Towable Dive Sled

[whalerkyle]

Im fascinated by this scuba sled idea. I will start to build one asap. If anyone has some home made sleds with pictures, I would love to see them.
Thanks for this fantastic idea!!

Kyle

 

[Turn2]

If you can find a copy of the July 1967 issue of Popular Mechanics, there is a plan for a simple, cheap sled that i built and have used for about 20 years. Yeah, I have rebuilt it lots but you get the idea. Two great things about this design are that you hold on with your legs so your arms don't get tired, I have lasted just over an hour on the thing, and it breaks down quickly into a narrow form. This makes it good for small boats. I might be able to scan and send the plans...they may not be easily readable (poor copy)

 

[mddolson]

If you want to scan it and pm me with a copy in jpg form I can clean it up and post it.


It'll take me a few days though, unfortunately I have to attend a funeral tommorow.

Mike

 

[diverrick]

I work with a guy who has built a wonderful sled.. He works in plastic for a living, so of course it is made of plastic. It has a clear windshield (or should I say water shield) and a release latch for the tow rope. it is formed plastic, and the diver kinda puts head and shoulders into it, fins help with directional control, and it has planes on each side for ascent/descent. He has loaned it out to a selected few who wanted to film Dolphins, but couldn't go fast enough under water until they used his machine. He would love to market it, or find someone who'd by one. I'll see if I can't borrow some pics from him to post.

 

[mddolson]

we must have pictures.


Mike D

 

[diverrick]

here's a pic, lets see if it works. A caviat, this sled is patented, the owner is seeking ivesters, as well as buyers, if anyone is interested. He is currently working on making it more comapctable, for travel.

 

[diverrick]

Can I e-mail these to someone who can post the pixs? I can't seem to do it.

 

[diverrick]

OK I attempted to upload two pixs of the sled, but I cannot seem to make it work. Can I e-mail them to one of you guys, and let you try. I have made two different posts, as well as attempting to upload those photos. I don't know if the files are too, big, if I am doing something wrong, or we are having problems with the website.

 

[whalerkyle]

OK I attempted to upload two pixs of the sled, but I cannot seem to make it work. Can I e-mail them to one of you guys, and let you try. I have made two different posts, as well as attempting to upload those photos. I don't know if the files are too, big, if I am doing something wrong, or we are having problems with the website.

Email it to me, Ill see what I can do.
seemehack@hotmail. com

Kyle

 

[2Dive4fun]

Can I e-mail these to someone who can post the pixs? I can't seem to do it.

DiverRick

I would like you to send me some pictures too. I would like to see this sled. I might even be interested in buying one. Please send me more information.

DeckCo@aol.com