Arry 19,013 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Down at Beesands today and this guy dressed in really old diving gear. He's decided to sell it thought he would like some photos of it. Cheers Arry 13 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,888 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 how did you do on the fishing front? what an awesome suit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,685 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 I've allways liked them old diving helmets to have as an ornament.. Them boots are impressive mate..is that weight lead I bet there's some serious weight on that if it is.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,069 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 As a former diver I find those old suits totally amazing yet frightening at the same time. When you look at weight distribution, and yes the weight is lead, it’s a wonder they did their job. The idea was to get down to your work as soon as was safely possible and literally get hauled back to the surface by the boat crew. Very brave people. Jok. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 19,013 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Yeah he moved to another rock and he moved very slowly. Nice guy just sent him the photos o took. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Sorry. " He moved to another rock " just had me in stitches, for some strange reason! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 19,013 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, South hams hunter said: how did you do on the fishing front? what an awesome suit Just out for a walk along the beach with Wifey then fish and Chips, forgot my wallet she had to pay Lol. I know how to treat a girl. Cheers Arry 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 19,013 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ken's Deputy said: Sorry. " He moved to another rock " just had me in stitches, for some strange reason! He wanted Start Point in the back ground but the light was nearly behind him so he would get silhouetted a bit. So got him to move so the sun was on him. Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 You wouldn't want to make the mistake of diving in after forgetting to anchor yourself to something would you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dervburner 2,548 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 That’s something you don’t see everyday, great suit, thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,478 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 Cracking pic Arry... Lovely day down here today, perfect for fish and chips on the beach.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,763 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 My son was a diver, took part in a shark survey in the Red Sea some years back; He had some of that old diving gear, including the helmet. They make modern copies now , just as ornaments, but the genuine old ones command a good price ! Cheers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 That reminded me of the film with Cuba gooding junior and Robert de Niro “ men of honour “ about the first black US naval diver. Brilliant film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meece 1,957 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Arry said: Down at Beesands today and this guy dressed in really old diving gear. He's decided to sell it thought he would like some photos of it. Cheers Arry How far up in the air would you be launched if you were on the bottom and you dumped all that lead and the boots in one hit.? ... Didn't garry glitter wear a pair of boots like that back in the 70s.? Google Image Result for https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1a/55/fe/1a55fe882fa661a55b06c591056f66e0.jpg IMAGES.APP.GOO.GL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,502 Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 An uncle of mine was a deep sea diver ,worked in one of those suits ,had a heart attack and died while on the seabed . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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