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!
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1 February 2008 at 11:21 am
LENZI
Where can I buy this scooter? Please give me a contact. Thank
7 February 2008 at 6:44 pm
Matthew Sams
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
13 February 2008 at 1:19 pm
fabrice
vous pouvez passer par moi pour acquérir “BOB”. Le prix à l’unité est de 10320 €uro.+tva+transport
27 March 2008 at 2:10 pm
Ricardo Wong
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.
18 April 2008 at 4:54 pm
Sue Hicklin
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.
20 April 2008 at 1:07 am
Raul Burgos
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.