Underwater 'motorbike' that lets riders explore the sea
An underwater 'motorbike' that lets riders explore the seabred in their own private submarine is on sale in Britain for up to £17,000 ($22,000).
The 'SubSea Scooter' is powered by an electric motor and allows owners to ride underwater for up to two-and-a-half hours at a time.
Using the same controls as a standard motorbike, riders sit in an upright position with their head in a 'bubble helmet' with its own air supply so they can breathe.
The unique scooters are available as either single person or double units - and the sellers claim they are 'ideal for exploring coral reefs'.
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An underwater 'motorbike' that lets riders explore the seabred in their own private submarine is on sale in Britain for £12,000. The 'SubSea Scooter' is powered by an electric motor and allows owners to ride underwater for up to two-and-a-half hours at a time
HOW DOES THE SUB SEA SCOOTER WORK?
Each scooter is powered by two electric motors, one for forward movement and another for vertical movement, providing precise control, manoeuvrability and safety.
The controls operate like your typical motorbike, the company said.
Users would turn the handlebars for direction and push the batons for speed and depth.
Pressure and depth gauges are provided on the control bar.
<!- - ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/us/sciencetech/none/article/other/mpu_factbox.html?id=mpu_factbox_1 - ->AdvertisementWeighing 150 kilograms, the scooter has a top speed of three miles per hour, and the maximum advised depth is up to 12 metres.
Each scooter is equipped with a built-in air bag allowing the rider to rise and fall in the water by adjusting the air volume.
A one-person scooter is available from UK firm Silvercrest Submarines for £12,860 ($16,300), while the two-person scooter will cost £17,660 ($14,000).
A spokesman for the company said: 'It is ideal for super-yacht owners, diving enthusiasts, tourist resort operators, and dive operators.
'This scooter is perfectly suited for couples to explore the underwater world in safety and comfort.
Each rider's head goes inside an air chamber within the helmet, which is constantly supplied with air from scuba tanks lasting seventy minutes, which are attached to the front body of the scooter.
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Weighing 150 kilograms, the scooter has a top speed of three miles per hour, and the maximum advised depth is up to 12 metres. Each scooter is equipped with a built-in air bag allowing the rider to rise and fall in the water by adjusting the air volume
The unique scooters are available as either single person or double units - and the sellers claim they are 'ideal for exploring coral reefs
The helmet features a flat fog resistant glass, 99 per cent distortion free giving a clear underwater view.
Each scooter is powered by two electric motors, one for forward movement and another for vertical movement, providing precise control, manoeuvrability and safety.
'The controls operate like your typical motorbike,' said the spokesperson.
'Just turn the handlebars for direction and push the batons for speed and depth.
Pressure and depth gauges are provided on the control bar.
With a maximum speed of three miles per hour and an operating depth of up to 12 meters, riders have access to shallow reefs and caves.
'Those who are not strong swimmers or who have minor disabilities can still ride the bike and can wear glasses or contact lenses without difficulty,' the company said.
'No diving certification is needed, no experience is required.
'A line attached to a marker buoy keeps the scooter safely tethered to the world above.'
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