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lnxtx (xe/xem/xyr)@feddit.nl to micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed

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'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed

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lnxtx (xe/xem/xyr)@feddit.nl to micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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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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    So … with that central rod up your butt (for stability) … the land bike counterpart is this:

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      it beats dealing with the airline companies.

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        Way better seating too.

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