DIVING HELMETS WORN AS SWIMMERS LEARN STROKES (Sep, 1934)
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Sep, 1934
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Source: Popular Science ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Sep, 1934
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DIVING HELMETS WORN AS SWIMMERS LEARN STROKES
Diving helmets are worn by pupils taking swimming lessons from a San Francisco, Calif., instructor who employs a radical new method of instruction. Wearing these helmets, the beginners frequently remain under water for long periods during which they study the swimming movements of the instructor and later attempt to imitate them. The helmets are made from thin metal containers and cost little. The bottom is removed and the sides hollowed out to fit over the shoulders. The helmet is held in place by straps that pass under the arms of the wearer. Good vision is insured by a large rectangular window in the front of the helmet and air is supplied by a hose that leads to an air-pump at the surface.
In other words, “Hey! We found a topic that screams for a photo of a girl wearing nothing but a bathing suit!”
Comment by Blurgle — May 12, 2007 @ 5:37 am
Looks like that thing would make swimming more difficult.
Comment by Githyanki — May 12, 2007 @ 7:05 am
Well, nothing but a bathing suit and a giant wooden box on her head.
Comment by Charlie — May 12, 2007 @ 8:29 am
That is FUNNY. I was just thinking about the same thing as #1!
Comment by Caya — May 12, 2007 @ 4:47 pm
Nice legs, shame about the hat.
Comment by Oliver — March 30, 2008 @ 5:44 pm
[...] of weird helmets, I found Modern Mechanix: Yesterday’s Tomorrow Today. There are lots and lots (and lots) of really, and I mean really, weird helmets to be found there, and plenty [...]
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