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nova_robotics (Aug 31, 2022)
I guess if all you are wanting to do is combine a little cardio with your swimming then this might be ok. the motion to peddle the propeller creates a lot of disruption in the water requiring you to expend an excessive amount of energy to propel yourself through the water. If you are wanting to actually go somewhere while conserving energy, then get yourself a pair of US Divers Jet or Rocket fins and learn to use your ankles with a slight scissoring action with your legs.
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When I have to paint I use KBS products
Never try to tell me it can't be done
When I have to paint I use KBS products
mccwho (Aug 31, 2022)
Interesting that a post named, "Portable Water Bike" just shows flashes of swimmers surging through the water but virtually no views of the "Portable Water Bike" they are featuring. One flash actually just shows the swimmer in yellow close up with the feet out of view until the final millisecond when the device would have come into view but the segment terminates.
Likely the video provider gave barest glimpses to avert onslaught of patent infringements. Short of a battery powered propeller, vented fins are still the way to make distance.
editing - - - I'm surprised a design incorporating a Kort nozzle, maybe even a venturi eductor hasn't been incorporated for a self powered device.
Last edited by Toolmaker51; Aug 28, 2022 at 12:43 PM. Reason: mysterious double post
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Stated "Likely" video provider gave barest glimpses to avert onslaught of patent infringements.
i.e. shorting his opportunity, possibly a patent pending.
That's minimal display of the mechanism, mounting to the body, about any feature assisting another party design, getting a product marketed before the original. A brief intro like the video is 'Kickstarter'/ GoFundMe type fishing for partners or funds.
I'd compare this to my own issues. Within my not small toolroom, envision tying in sensible courses to a select public, igniting interest in the trades. Think I have banners, descriptions and neon all over town before getting the doors open? Any one with more resources could easily ruin this plan.
Last edited by Toolmaker51; Aug 31, 2022 at 06:51 PM.
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