BTS goofy product award

**kybrt** · 30th March 2008, 23:10

hey dave,

saw you in the crowd again saturday.

maybe we'll chat at dema....

hope all is well

oh my vote for goofy product goes to.........the spool with a handle at the manta booth

canetoad · 30th March 2008, 23:28

Thought I would try a quick search right now. Didn't find what I was looking for but ran accross this: Navy SEALs PowerSwim - DARPA Device - Efficient Swimming - Aquaman - Popular Mechanics
150% faster swim speeds? Looks interesting.

**Dave Sutton** · 31st March 2008, 00:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

hey dave,

saw you in the crowd again saturday.

maybe we'll chat at dema....

I'm gonna send you a whistle. This is the second time we've missed each other in two months...

Dave

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divetoyourmax · 31st March 2008, 03:52

They told me that all the cave divers love the fins........................

***caveseeker7*** · 31st March 2008, 11:37

Just not for diving.

Thought Dave might like them, they have that flip wing carrier look to them.

JCdesign97 · 31st March 2008, 13:11

IIRC the Flip Fins aren't knew - I saw them at last year's BTS. And you can do essentially the same thing if you remove the "Power Bands" from the equally-wacky Aqualung Slingshot fins: Slingshot

If I had a friend that was considering these, I would subtly hint that the extra money could just as easily be put toward a gym membership or running shoes, etc.; but that's just me ...

I saw the Fish Flips on a couple of kids' wrists and that's mainly who I thought they were intended for - guess I was wrong!

As far as other wacky ideas, I'm sure there were more that I missed; but being stuck in a booth the whole time I got a total of about 15 minutes to walk around the whole weekend. Evan Kovacs NOAA/Woods Hole 3D hi-def u/w video was amazing and gets my vote as one of the most interesting and impressive.

I saw a few Rebreather World members that I knew and met a few new ones, but not as many as I would have expected. I like Dave's idea of maybe setting up a little more formalized get together in the future.

jiseson · 31st March 2008, 13:43

saw a diver on a florida boat trip using them-he was singing their virtues-i remained unconvinced.

jiseson · 31st March 2008, 13:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

IIRC the Flip Fins aren't knew - I saw them at last year's BTS. And you can do essentially the same thing if you remove the "Power Bands" from the equally-wacky Aqualung Slingshot fins: Slingshot

If I had a friend that was considering these, I would subtly hint that the extra money could just as easily be put toward a gym membership or running shoes, etc.; but that's just me ...

I saw the Fish Flips on a couple of kids' wrists and that's mainly who I thought they were intended for - guess I was wrong!

As far as other wacky ideas, I'm sure there were more that I missed; but being stuck in a booth the whole time I got a total of about 15 minutes to walk around the whole weekend. Evan Kovacs NOAA/Woods Hole 3D hi-def u/w video was amazing and gets my vote as one of the most interesting and impressive.

I saw a few Rebreather World members that I knew and met a few new ones, but not as many as I would have expected. I like Dave's idea of maybe setting up a little more formalized get together in the future.

nice to have met u!

**sfldiver** · 31st March 2008, 14:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson)

saw a diver on a florida boat trip using them-he was singing their virtues-i remained unconvinced.

I haven't seen anyone in this neck of the woods wearing them yet, but I did hear a rookie diver touting them on a boat the other day. My initial impression is that they incorporate an interesting concept, but probably not sturdy and powerful enough for the serious diver.

However, if I were diving in a location where I needed to exit the water via rocks (Like in Dave's scenario) or even the beach for that matter, I might give them I try, but I wouldn't expect much in the way of performance, it would simply be for the convenience.

Oh wait, they don't come in pink - In that case, that's not going to work for me! Lol!

jiseson · 31st March 2008, 16:33

what about those fins with the Fish Tale tips?

30th March 2008, 23:10	#11 (permalink)
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30th March 2008, 23:28	#12 (permalink)
canetoad New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 30	Re: BTS goofy product award Thought I would try a quick search right now. Didn't find what I was looking for but ran accross this: Navy SEALs PowerSwim - DARPA Device - Efficient Swimming - Aquaman - Popular Mechanics 150% faster swim speeds? Looks interesting. __________________ PM
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31st March 2008, 00:06	#13 (permalink)
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31st March 2008, 03:52	#14 (permalink)
divetoyourmax New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ct Posts: 29	Re: BTS goofy product award They told me that all the cave divers love the fins........................
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31st March 2008, 11:37	#15 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,280	Just not for diving. Thought Dave might like them, they have that flip wing carrier look to them. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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31st March 2008, 13:11	#16 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 350	Re: BTS goofy product award IIRC the Flip Fins aren't knew - I saw them at last year's BTS. And you can do essentially the same thing if you remove the "Power Bands" from the equally-wacky Aqualung Slingshot fins: Slingshot If I had a friend that was considering these, I would subtly hint that the extra money could just as easily be put toward a gym membership or running shoes, etc.; but that's just me ... I saw the Fish Flips on a couple of kids' wrists and that's mainly who I thought they were intended for - guess I was wrong! As far as other wacky ideas, I'm sure there were more that I missed; but being stuck in a booth the whole time I got a total of about 15 minutes to walk around the whole weekend. Evan Kovacs NOAA/Woods Hole 3D hi-def u/w video was amazing and gets my vote as one of the most interesting and impressive. I saw a few Rebreather World members that I knew and met a few new ones, but not as many as I would have expected. I like Dave's idea of maybe setting up a little more formalized get together in the future. __________________ Cheers, John
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31st March 2008, 13:43	#17 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 415	Re: BTS goofy product award saw a diver on a florida boat trip using them-he was singing their virtues-i remained unconvinced. __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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31st March 2008, 13:43	#18 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 415	Re: BTS goofy product award Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) IIRC the Flip Fins aren't knew - I saw them at last year's BTS. And you can do essentially the same thing if you remove the "Power Bands" from the equally-wacky Aqualung Slingshot fins: Slingshot If I had a friend that was considering these, I would subtly hint that the extra money could just as easily be put toward a gym membership or running shoes, etc.; but that's just me ... I saw the Fish Flips on a couple of kids' wrists and that's mainly who I thought they were intended for - guess I was wrong! As far as other wacky ideas, I'm sure there were more that I missed; but being stuck in a booth the whole time I got a total of about 15 minutes to walk around the whole weekend. Evan Kovacs NOAA/Woods Hole 3D hi-def u/w video was amazing and gets my vote as one of the most interesting and impressive. I saw a few Rebreather World members that I knew and met a few new ones, but not as many as I would have expected. I like Dave's idea of maybe setting up a little more formalized get together in the future. nice to have met u! __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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31st March 2008, 14:15	#19 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 627	Re: BTS goofy product award Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson) saw a diver on a florida boat trip using them-he was singing their virtues-i remained unconvinced. I haven't seen anyone in this neck of the woods wearing them yet, but I did hear a rookie diver touting them on a boat the other day. My initial impression is that they incorporate an interesting concept, but probably not sturdy and powerful enough for the serious diver. However, if I were diving in a location where I needed to exit the water via rocks (Like in Dave's scenario) or even the beach for that matter, I might give them I try, but I wouldn't expect much in the way of performance, it would simply be for the convenience. Oh wait, they don't come in pink - In that case, that's not going to work for me! Lol! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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