A spare battery can be added for another pledge of $262. Included is an AirBuddy, lithium battery, charger, single diver hose, harness, and regulator. Solar charging technology for AirBuddy is in the works as well.ĪirBuddy can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter for about $1,269 for expected delivery in June 2018. AirBuddy provides a lightweight, compact, and hassle-free alternative to air tanks. It would allow for tracking your dive path on a map and share it with others. DIVE WITHOUT A TANK AirBuddy is a small, portable surface supplied dive gear (hookah) for recreational, self-guided shallow water diving. In the near future, the AirBuddy hopes to include add-on features like a GPS tracking tool that could be available as part of a smartphone or tablet app. Also included are two backup systems in the unlikely even of an emergency. Worst case scenario, you are shallow enough to swim up to the surface. It allows you to dive deep enough to explore the beauty of marine life, but not deep enough to run a serious risk of decompression sickness (aka “bends”). Even if the hoses do end up crossing, it does not stop the air flow through them. Surface-supplied diving (SSBA) has been around for longer than SCUBA. The entanglement of hoses will not happen thanks to the formation that allows AirBuddies to float together. You feel closer to underwater swimming than diving. More options include the ability to connect two divers to one AirBuddy, or to link two AirBuddies together. Supposedly, it ionizes and purifies the air right around my face (the stuff they recycle is not purified- they could put HEPA filter systems in, but they are. It runs off a rechargeable, battery-powered air compressor that provides fresh air from the surface for 55 min (+10 min reserve) at a max depth of up to 40 ft (12m). The entire system weighs only 21 pounds, between 60 and 70 percent less than classic diving gear on the market. AirBuddy provides a lightweight, compact and hassle-free alternative to air tanks. The 12V battery powers the air compressor that pressurizes the surface air, then delivers that air to you through a hose and mouthpiece. It’s nice to have the option of making a spontaneous decision to go diving, exploring the ocean at your own pace, and most importantly, saving money.īasically, you breathe fresh air from the surface. It can work for up to 45 minutes and at a maximum of 40 feet deep. The entire system weighs only 21 pounds, between 60 and 70 percent less than classic diving gear on the market. The 12V battery powers the air compressor that pressurizes the surface air, then delivers that air to you through a hose and mouthpiece. The rechargeable battery-powered air compressor provides you with fresh air from the surface. Basically, you breathe fresh air from the surface. The team at AirBuddy likes to call this product a cross between snorkeling and diving. This thing can fit into your bag as well for easy traveling. There’s no need to refill with air, purchase a rental, and nothing heavy to carry either. AirBuddy is the “smallest and lightest diving gear in the world.” It’s designed for shallow water dives, while bringing much more freedom to the activity than you might be used to.
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