http://www.simonwhatley.co.uk The opposite of every great idea is another great idea Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:28:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.simonwhatley.co.uk/bob-the-breathing-observation-bubble http://www.simonwhatley.co.uk/bob-the-breathing-observation-bubble#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:03:50 +0000 Simon http://www.simonwhatley.co.uk/?p=281 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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