Feel the sensation of underwater flight with virtually full freedom of movements with Subwing –
Simon Sivertsen – a Norwegian sailing fancier has created a clever device with two wings that is towed along by a boat to enable a person to be pulled along underwater while twisting, turning and performing acrobatics… just like a dolphin with the agility and grace.
The idea for Subwing has come in 2010 during a sailing trip to the Mediterranean of the 20-year-old young man.HOW DOES THE SUBWING WORK?
• The Subwing consists of two separate wings connected in a rotatable swivel.
• By grabbing the grip on each wing, it can easily be controlled in all directions.
• Users can tilt both wings downwards to dive, and upwards to resurface.
• If attempting a roll, a person twists the wings in opposite directions.
• The company says that controlling the Subwing is easy to learn and comes naturally to many first-timers.
• For more experienced Subwing users, a single hand grip is mounted between the wings at the rear. This grip is designed to be used when equalizing ear pressure and when one hand is needed.
• The device must be towed behind a boat.
• Water is about 800 times denser than air and therefore high speeds are not necessary to achieve what feels like a fast speed under water.
• The company recommends a towing speed around 2-4 knots, (2.3mph to 4.6mph) which can be achieved by a boat with a small motor.
Thanks to a scuba mask which is being the only other piece of gear required to create a sense of underwater flying.
Because of the way the ropes are attached to the wings, a force balance between the user and the tow ropes is created, which reduces the energy required to operate the device and allows divers to hold their breath for longer, the company said.
The device costs $490 for the basic model, with the ultimate ‘carbon glossy’ version priced at $895.
There are a number of accessories that can be attached to the wing, including a lighting system for dark waters and a GoPro camera mount to let divers capture their experience on film.
Source: DailyMail & SUBWING
