Bob, the Breathing Observation Bubble

Looking like something out of a James Bond movie the ‘BOB‘ is a personal underwater scooter which replaces scuba gear. The pilot sits on a seat under which ballast weights are secured, with their head inside a clear acrylic bubble which is filled with air from a storage tank. Apparently it provides a more comfortable underwater experience than breathing through a regulator. The training course can be completed in a few minutes. The craft is powered with a 35 pound thrust electric motor which providing a top speed of about 2.5 knots. The craft is navigated with a combination steering and instrument console which provides control and systems monitoring. Novices can master the controls in minutes. Shame you look like a twit riding one!

Breathing Observation Bubble

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  1. LENZI says:

    Where can I buy this scooter? Please give me a contact. Thank

  2. Matthew Sams says:

    I would like to talk to someone about the BOB units to be used on our private island in the Bahamas.

    Can someone call me or e mail me? (954) 713 2727

  3. fabrice says:

    vous pouvez passer par moi pour acquérir “BOB”. Le prix à l’unité est de 10320 €uro.+tva+transport

  4. Ricardo Wong says:

    Dear sir.

    We have interest in purchase some units to Brazil.

    Would you mind give us the contact details.

    Hope to hear from you soon.

    Ricardo Wong.

  5. Sue Hicklin says:

    Hi Everyone

    BOB’s are currently being manufactured inthe UK by the original inventor Andrew Sneath.

    Email info@hydrodome.com for more info or visit http://www.hydrodome.com.

  6. Raul Burgos says:

    Agradezco la informacion que puedan suministrarme para la adquisicion de 10 unidades B.O.B (Presupuesto) y condiciones generales. Destino Caribe Venezolano. Gracias por la atencion prestada al presente.

  7. ozarkdiver says:

    And what’s the game plan if it turns over?….or if the battery/motor dies at depth? Those few minutes of training aren’t going to help much when an untrained person is stuck 40-50 feet down in panic mode.

  8. Paula says:

    SOOO true! A lot to think about! What safety record does it have, what safety features are installed… Who backs it up?

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