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As the 2000 National Spearfishing Champions, we recently had the pleasure of testing the two new boards produced by Diveboards. We found them both to be quite durable, and very easy to use. The breakdown model will definitely be a part of our equipment whenever we travel. These boards give us the ability to cover large areas of bottom while holding our breath, enabling us to analyze our tournament areas much more thoroughly and efficiently. Aside from the scouting benefits, they are tremendous fun! The closest thing possible to flying underwater! Swoops, dives, skimming just inches above the bottom, truly a sense of freedom with little exertion. I can't say enough about this board! We look forward to introducing our friends and family to the the fun of diveboarding! |
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| Diveboard / Tow Bar Search and Recovery Protocol July 11, Santa Monica, California |
This morning Capt. Mickey Gallager of the Los Angeles Lifeguards directed the second test of Diveboards in conjunction with the diver tow bar normally used in search and recovery operations. Diveboards where attached to the ends of the tow bar, which facilitated easy control of depth by the two end divers, while the three divers in the middle could focus entirely on the search. Another item new to the lifeguard divers was also tested. Diveboard's "Tow Bar Seat" is a simple rope, shackle and toggle bar assembly that greatly reduces diver fatigue under tow -- especially with the increased drag of full scuba gear and bouyancy compensators. The diver places the toggle bar between his legs and loops the other end of the rope around either the Diveboard's handle or around the tow bar itself. This greatly reduces their arm and upper body effort, which allows them longer dives between rest periods while it also increases their useful bottom time because less effort translates into less air needed. Additional tests are planned at Catalina Island for both the Lifeguard dive group and the Marina del Rey Sheriff Department1s Harbor Patrol divers. |
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