BTS goofy product award

DepthCharge · 30th March 2008, 16:26

My friends and I usually pick out the goffiest, lamest, and/or most idiotic product thrust upon the unwary public. Generally we just keep this amongst ourselves, but this one is just to good to do that with. So here it is:Omega Aquatics Amphibian Scuba Diving Flippers Dynamic Scuba Fins Swimming Flippers Flip Fins ............you decide

Buck-O-Five · 30th March 2008, 16:50

I was just about to place an order and WTF, no PINK? Just imagine the cool points you score wearing these around the boat or down the beach.

I bet they are about the right height to kick all of your buds in the knees too.

RebreatherNut · 30th March 2008, 17:11

Yeah, and their slogan is...put your fins on first.....
I would like to see that, put your fins on first and then try to get your suit on....

diverreb · 30th March 2008, 17:23

Oh...They were fins... I thought the were shin guards for street hockey!

Richie

divetheworld · 30th March 2008, 17:35

I think Freef already got some to go with his BC. someone said he would look like Optimus Prime......

netmage · 30th March 2008, 19:53

About $130 more than a decent set of Jet's w/ springs....

Oh, but these come in 'dynamic' colors...

CCR-Wrecker · 30th March 2008, 21:00

Gotta go with "Fish flips" they were next to the Phillipines travel booth
I thought it was a gag type thing at first.

Andy

**Dsix36** · 30th March 2008, 22:12

I thought it was a great idea. I ordered 2 pairs, that way I have an extra set in case somebody swipes my wonderful new fins.

Think how much easier it is to grab the fin and pull on it in the event of a leg cramp.

**Dave Sutton** · 30th March 2008, 22:46

You know.....

For the rocky shore diving entries and exits that we in RI that we do, I actually thought these were pretty clever. Getting your feet under yourself while being bashed in the surf and rocks takes three hands at times... sometime there's not a free hand to get the fins on/off, and I've been "tumble dried" more than once when I've gotten flipped off my feet before I was able to get my feet down on the rocks. Add my bad hip with limited motion due to an airplane crash years back makes it hard to rotate my leg up for getting fins on/off), and this might not be such a bad thing to try for lightweight diving. For boats/caves/technical stuff? No way... but for some stuff? Heck, why not.

Saw a lot of friends at BTS, but missed a lot too that I know attended. Think we ought to formalize a little social gathering next year.

Dave

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canetoad · 30th March 2008, 23:07

Actually, I believe the Navy or the SEALs are trialing something very simular. Can't recall if they fold up like this or to the side. I'll see if I can't find a link if I get the time tonight.

30th March 2008, 16:26	#1 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 227	BTS goofy product award My friends and I usually pick out the goffiest, lamest, and/or most idiotic product thrust upon the unwary public. Generally we just keep this amongst ourselves, but this one is just to good to do that with. So here it is:Omega Aquatics Amphibian Scuba Diving Flippers Dynamic Scuba Fins Swimming Flippers Flip Fins ............you decide __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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Buck-O-Five CK #287 Pursuit & HUD Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 212	Re: BTS goofy product award I was just about to place an order and WTF, no PINK? Just imagine the cool points you score wearing these around the boat or down the beach. I bet they are about the right height to kick all of your buds in the knees too. __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: BTS goofy product award Yeah, and their slogan is...put your fins on first..... I would like to see that, put your fins on first and then try to get your suit on.... __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 517	Re: BTS goofy product award Oh...They were fins... I thought the were shin guards for street hockey! Richie
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netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 354	Re: BTS goofy product award About $130 more than a decent set of Jet's w/ springs.... Oh, but these come in 'dynamic' colors...
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CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 210	Re: BTS goofy product award Gotta go with "Fish flips" they were next to the Phillipines travel booth I thought it was a gag type thing at first. Andy __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 891	Re: BTS goofy product award I thought it was a great idea. I ordered 2 pairs, that way I have an extra set in case somebody swipes my wonderful new fins. Think how much easier it is to grab the fin and pull on it in the event of a leg cramp. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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30th March 2008, 22:46	#9 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,512	Re: BTS goofy product award You know..... For the rocky shore diving entries and exits that we in RI that we do, I actually thought these were pretty clever. Getting your feet under yourself while being bashed in the surf and rocks takes three hands at times... sometime there's not a free hand to get the fins on/off, and I've been "tumble dried" more than once when I've gotten flipped off my feet before I was able to get my feet down on the rocks. Add my bad hip with limited motion due to an airplane crash years back makes it hard to rotate my leg up for getting fins on/off), and this might not be such a bad thing to try for lightweight diving. For boats/caves/technical stuff? No way... but for some stuff? Heck, why not. Saw a lot of friends at BTS, but missed a lot too that I know attended. Think we ought to formalize a little social gathering next year. Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled. Last edited by Dave Sutton : 30th March 2008 at 22:48.
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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 Actually, I believe the Navy or the SEALs are trialing something very simular. Can't recall if they fold up like this or to the side. I'll see if I can't find a link if I get the time tonight. __________________ PM
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