yea' looks like he is having fun, but not too good on the safety factor.
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yea' looks like he is having fun, but not too good on the safety factor.
I think all divers should strive for the level of proficiency shown in this clip.
Couple of more Monkey Diving clips from Bonaire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0UyRb6G0iA&NR=1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0BlVklUY848
They are obviously having a blast!!! And judging by the number of other video clips posted, these guys know exactly what they are doing. Hence safe as a hen in the hen house.
They demonstrate a level of expertise, that I have yet to achieve with my scooter. So....... I am with Tiger on this one.
Hi All....
Its understandable that at first impression one might think that Monkey Diving pushes the limits in terms of safety, we get it a lot, it is actually on the contrary.
Given that prior to diving the diver goes through the protocols required, by properly weighing themselves so that he/she is slightly negative and are able to control their buoyancy by their breathing.
The X-scooter should be neutrally balanced and the tank to be used is Luxfer's S080/S040.
The Monkey diver is now more comfortable with less gear, they become more streamlined, more agile and they get more out of the X-scooter's power. Monkey Diving now becomes more fun than the diver has ever experienced underwater, we see it work every time.
Bring out the Monkey is a recent video shot and edited by our good friends at Liquid Jungle Productions.
12m/39ft max depth. Drysuits. Hurghada, Red Sea.
Here is a link to an article published in Diver Magazine in January that you might also find interesting. Monkey Business
Red Sea Explorer
Year of the Monkey
I hate to be the downer here, but what they are doing is extremely stupid and dangerous. Looks like a great way to get bent and/or an embolism, especially doing this after a previous set of dives. Seeing the AL40 indicates prior decompression diving as well. Seeing the rapid ascents, whether breathing out prior or during, is a great way to send a bubble to the brain or spinal column. But hey, it looks cool. I hope not too many decide to duplicate this.