DYI dive gear

[WV Diver]

I wonder if Jacque Cousteau got his start this way? Too bad they don't explain the gear set up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnD3RyC7Zj8

[comet24]

Very cool. Read the right side of the video and they briefly explain the gear.

[comet24]

Here you go:

"This is some home-made scuba gear me and my friend put together summer of '06.

The main air tank is actually a garden sprayer, and holds about 8 liters (2 gallons) of air compressed at 40psi. The tank is encased in concrete to make it neutrally boyant. The tubes across my chest are filled with rocks, and help neutralize our bouyancy. This design allows us to dive for 2 minutes straight, 10 or 11 feet underwater. This whole setup cost us about $55.

We now have much better scuba gear, with a 10 gallon tank that can hold 80psi. It allows us to dive for 15 minutes straight at a depth of 10 or 11 feet. The new setup cost about $60. A video of that is coming soon."

[deepdiver47]

scary guys, with today's technology I see no reason to dork with an air supply in any way.

[Phestr]

Very...creative. I guess there are worse ways to spend your down time.

[Flatliner]

Originally Posted by deepdiver47

scary guys, with today's technology I see no reason to dork with an air supply in any way.

It's the DIY Forum. Sometimes you do stuff just because you can...

Flatliner
aka Robert

[Buoyant1]

Didn't Popular Mechanics used to put DIY gear in it a lot back in the "early days?"

[Ron Brandt]

DIY rebreathers are very popular in European countries and fewer deaths as well......

Ron

[namabiru]

DYI... DYI... hmmm... Do Yourself In?

Or was this a tyopu errir for DIY? Sorry, do have to ask.

[in_cavediver]

Originally Posted by deepdiver47

scary guys, with today's technology I see no reason to dork with an air supply in any way.

The way I see it is that there are two fundamental types of people. Those whose create and those who use. The DIY type are the creators. The interesting thing is where you draw the line. Take scooters. Gavin started out as a couple guys making scooters for a project. They then started selling them to friends, then a company and now are an established 'line'. Where did the DIY stop and the 'official' begin?

I see no reason a properly skilled and equipped person couldn't make their entire dive gear. I personally have make reels, lights, harnesses and clips.