Water-Sports Hydration system

by **baza_bomber** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:37 am

Im currently a 3rd year product design student. I have been considering designing something that would allow the surfer to have a drink whilst in the water. Having had this problem myself when out in the water, resulting in cramps and ultimatly having to get out.

Any suggestions regarding the design or extra features would be really appreciated.

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by **IdRatherBeSurfing** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:14 pm

personanlly, i cant think of anything that wouldnt either get in the way or annoy me :lol:

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I jus leave a bottle on the beach and go out every hour or so to top up!

by **tomcat360** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:00 pm

I saw some boardshorts with can holders on the hips.....cant find the picture though.

by **Phil** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:22 am

some thing like a camel back maybe?

by **tomcat360** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:37 am

yeah, camelbacks are sweet for hiking and skiing-although im not sure how they would do in the water, but sure would leave a funny tan!

by **drowningbitbybit** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:06 am

Phil wrote:some thing like a camel back maybe?

Imagine trying to pop-up with a couple of kilos of water on your back! :shock:

How about a de-salinating and purifying straw so you can sip straight from the ocean? :wink:

by **Phil** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:39 pm

ive got a camel back for mountian biking only holds about 2-3 liters and TBH i dont notice its on my back

by **tomcat360** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:11 pm

they have some pretty small ones used for running and such, don't really feel them, like 1 to .5 litres

by **drowningbitbybit** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:43 pm

"Only" a couple of kilos on my back - still dont want that as I pop up on a steep face :shock:

Think how much difference a not-quite-fitting wetsuit full of water makes - and that cant be more than a litre or so.

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