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Underwater Jet-Powered Adventure ----- (4X Subnado Sea Scooters)

February 29, 2024 · 10 min · 20K views · Rocher Créole, Saint Martin

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Daniel uses four Subnado underwater propulsion devices, each providing 14.3 pounds of thrust, to explore the Rochelle Creole Rocks marine reserve.0:04 He mounts two units on each leg using a custom-built configuration, totaling 8.8 pounds of gear.4:07 This setup allows him to maintain neutral buoyancy while diving to depths of 30 feet with minimal physical exertion, significantly extending his underwater time between breaths.8:53 During the dive, he observes various marine life, including lionfish, Nassau grouper, pufferfish, blue surgeonfish, angelfish, and grey snapper.2:15 He also discovers a sunken sailboat mast and boom on the seafloor.5:12 The propulsion system requires careful monitoring, as one unit detached during the dive due to a loose mounting screw.8:22 Because the device remained tethered by a lead cord, he avoided losing the equipment.8:31 He notes that the lack of physical effort during the dive leads to rapid body cooling, and he plans to refine the mounting hardware for better security.8:38

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