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Old 07-12-2007, 07:28 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jacewindu
funny that you bring up eating while diving. i was thinking that it might be nice to have a reg with a built-in water tube in case your mouth gets dry - just like the little hose at the dentist. probably not the most practical thing, but you know you've gotten thirsty at least once while diving
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<DIV>Actually it exists... called a SCUDA (self contained underwater drinking apparatus) Has a vinyl bag you put your fluid in, then some thin tubing that goes down to a mouthpiece with a hole to fit the tube. You open a little valve, squeeze the bag, and bingo!</DIV>
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<DIV>Most who tried is complained it was kind of bulky, and a pain to clean, etc... so it never really caught on.</DIV>
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