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AirBuddy Brings the Ease of Snorkeling into the World of Diving (Watch Video)
AirBuddy is innovative, small, light-weight recreational dive equipment that makes discovering the underwater world easier by eliminating the hassle and bulk of traditional SCUBA diving gear. It is made up of three basic components: a battery-powered air compressor, a supply hose, and a regulator (mouthpiece). The air compressor pressurizes surface air that is then delivered to the diver through the supply hose with a regulator. This allows for 45 minutes of diving at a depth of up to 12 meters.
While the concept is simple and has been around for years, AirBuddy is built using today’s most innovative technology. In fact, the inventor of AirBuddy holds a patent protecting six of these key innovations that make it the world’s smallest and lightest surface-supplied breathing apparatus. This cross between SCUBA and snorkeling is easy to set up. By simply charging the 12V battery (3.5 hrs to fully charge via standard electrical socket) and connecting the hoses, it’s ready to use. It can even be transported on a plane, so it can be taken along on vacation.
“We created AirBuddy to provide an easy alternative for shallow water diving. We aren’t trying to replace SCUBA, it’s still great for deeper dives. We wanted to make diving just as convenient as other sports; a sport where you can just grab your gear and go. It was created to eliminate all the hassle, time, and expense that comes along with preparing for SCUBA diving and it’s perfect for reef diving which is where countless species of sea life can be found,” says inventor Jan Kadlec.
Passionate diver, lifehacker, and corporate development professional, Jan Kadlec invented AirBuddy along with a team of fellow diving enthusiasts with skills in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and communications. They have now finalized their design after almost three years of development and testing. All together they have gone through five generations of prototypes, of which many of the parts had to be specially designed specifically for this model.
The AirBuddy vision is to bring the ease of snorkeling into the fascinating world of diving, so that more people can explore and appreciate the beauty of our marine life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oze6dT41FS4
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Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Mask wear that keeps you focused
The Oceanic Shadow Mask features a sleek 100% liquid silicone skirt that attaches directly to the tempered glass lens. No mask frame means the Shadow Mask offers an incredible field of vision and packs flat.
Specs
- No-frame design reduces weight and provides one of the largest fields-of-view
- Extremely low volume design
- Swivelling, easy adjusting buckles
- Ideal for hunters and photographers
- Perfect back-up mask as it folds and fits easily in your BC pocket
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Type |
Frameless |
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Material |
Liquid-Silicone |
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Colour |
Black |
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Blow-off valve |
No |
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Optical lenses |
No |
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Dioptre |
No |
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Frame colours |
Black, Blue, Clear, Pink, White, Yellow |
Sea & Sea is the home of Oceanic and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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