'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed

[lenny]

'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed

French company Seabike has developed a swimming device that uses your own leg power to accelerate you through the water at superhuman speeds. This crank-driven pusher prop looks a bit like an underwater unicycle... We'd love to take one for a spin!

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The waterbike of SEABIKE produced by PARITET S.R.L. (Italy). On the pages of online store, you can buy all models water bike

www.seabike.fr

 

[Ajax]

Yikes. Fine in theory, until its blades get caught in a fishing net, or some old rope coupled to lead weights. The rider seems to be clamped into the shoes, would need the presence of mind to uncouple him/herself in an emergency.

 

[guerney]

Looks ideal for a BBS01B conversion! A small balloon would have to be bonded to the drain hole on the motor, for air as it heats and expands. Lots of silicone sealant would be required everywhere else... With a BBSHD, dudes riding that thing might keep up with dolphins? Or until their eyes are ripped out by drag.