Want to Fly U/W? Now you can!

[watermann]

We are currently refining a new way of moving through the water at faster speeds and longer distances using natural forces. The Dive Glider does this very well and without batteries, propellers, or noise, and with little or no maintenance. Like surfing, sailing, or skiing the pilot manipulates natural forces to propel himself through the water and did I mention it's FAST! FUN! and you look very COOL doing it. We are especially interested in knowing how you think it may be used in the real world as we don't know what all applications it could be suited for. For more info go to www.goldenrockdive.com DiveGlide page.

 

[fjpatrum]

It looks like a pair of doubles with a long hose for the diver and a bleed valve for propulsion. Am I missing something? How long does it last? Also, does it come with the tanks or is it configurable for different size tanks? How well does it work once the tanks are empty or near empty? How much does it weigh with and without tanks and air?

Kind of an interesting idea, but seems like it wouldn't last as long as a traditional scooter. It could certainly be marketed for a lot less money, though, and without the mechanicals of a traditional scooter it will be much less likely to have problems. I notice the diver also didn't have a BC, or weights I think. That's a potential plus, right there. I suspect it wouldn't be easy to travel with, though, unless the wings come off and you can use rental tanks in it.

 

[g1138]

I feel like the hold bar should be horizontal, seems more ergonomically IMO. Perhaps you could have handholds so the diver's arms are placed closer to the center mass of the Dive Glide's body. Have two handholds on either side of the body that are able to turn like a motorcycle throttle which would then lift/drop spoilers on the top/underside of each wing to aid in pitch/roll control.

I think in the real world this could aid as a spearfisherman's platform for hunting. It could act as both a storage float and transport platform to hunting depth.
There is a drawback on the noise made when ascending though, so this could nullify the benefits of a no-effort descent.

It already looks like fun as is.