Speed Mask (Nov, 1968)
Filed under: Just Weird, Useless Tech — @ 1:13 pm
Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1968
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1968
| Buy on Ebay
Calvin’s mom told him his new retainer made him look very handsome…
Speed mask streamlines swimmer
This prow-shaped mask with built-in snorkel and compass holder was invented by Calvin Gongwer and used by him in a recent 22-mile swim from Catalina Island to San Pedro Calif. He claims that the “speed mask” cuts drag by 35 percent.
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