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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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Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and 
the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK.
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
with every purchase of a regulator system!
Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with A700
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with S620Ti
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with D420
MK25 EVO Din mit S620Ti-X
Get a free R105 OCTOPUS with purchase of the following combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with G260
MK25 EVO or MK17 EVO with S600
SCUBAPRO offers a 30-year first owner warranty on all regulators, with a revision period of two years or 100 dives. All SCUBAPRO regulators are of course certified according to the new European test standard EN250-2014.
Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
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