Saturday, April 19, 2008

Scuba Scuta

Coming to a cruise destination or resort near you…

The Scuba Scuta, a ride-upon underwater “scooter” with its own air supply, will be making a rare New Zealand appearance at next month’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane.

The innovative underwater device looks and performs like something out of a James Bond movie. A sort of cross between a jet ski and a miniature submarine, the Scuba Scuta vaguely resembles a normal scooter - albeit one with no wheels but with a protective dome for the rider’s head.

Ridden like a scooter, it can remain submerged for around 1 hours, dive down to 10m and reach a speed of 2.5 knots. Users sit with their heads in the protective dome, which is constantly replenished with breathable air.

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Hat tip Pine River World News.

Posted by Owen at 0844 hrs
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  1. First thought that came to my mind was lazy.  The second is that I would feel safer in SCUBA gear.  What if the thing got turned upside-down?  Also you would not be able to see as much as you could with SCUBA.

    Posted by on April 19, 2008 at 1136 hrs


  2. What’s next? Scuba Scuter wreckers?

    Posted by on April 21, 2008 at 1605 hrs


  3. That scooter looks so ridiculous yet so fun. I want one.

    Posted by Scooter on May 10, 2008 at 1558 hrs


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