While FLIR might be completely useless at detecting people infected with swine flu, it does produce some mighty fine shots of Rip Curl’s heated H-bomb wetsuit.
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[ June 2nd, 2009 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
Images: Rip Curl’s H-Bomb Under FLIR
[ November 13th, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]
Rip Curl H-Bomb Wetsuit, Warm Relief for Frigid Waters
Rip Curl has finally brought their H-Bomb wetsuit concept to market. The suit features a non-metallic carbon-fiber heating element in the back and high-stretch titanium lining to reflect heat back from the elements into your body. A three-hour charge time will give you 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours of heating, depending on the level of heating that you use.
The housings for the electronics in the wetsuit are rated to 1 bar (10 meters), but in the event that they were damaged, there would be no safety risk for the wearer. Rip Curl also took the additional step to ensure that the wetsuit did not inadvertently attract sharks, for which they enlisted the assistance of the Natal Sharks Board.
Price: Between $1,000 to $1,100 depending on the size. [Rip Curl via New Launches, Oh Gizmo]
[ March 30th, 2007 ] ... [ Vic DaSilva ]
Two-Way Radio Life Vest – Can You Hear Me Now, Good
Falling overboard while out at sea will never be a concern with this personal flotation device. The life vest has an integrated 14-channel two-way radios in the vest while the other radio it comes with works up to 1.8 miles away. This is great especially for water skiing because it gives you instant communication to boat.
A pocket in the chest of the life vest holds the radio in place and the zipper closure allows for rapid removal. The life vest’s exterior is made from neoprene, the same material used in professional scuba diving wetsuits for its elasticity and durability, while the 100% PVC foam interior is segmented and beveled, allowing ease of maneuverability while swimming. Two-way radios have large talk buttons and LCDs for ease of use, remain waterproof up to 3′
Price:$130
