Popular Science
Issue: Nov, 1968
Posted in: Just Weird, Useless Tech
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Posted: 12/25/2005
2 Comments on Speed Mask (Nov, 1968)

Speed Mask (Nov, 1968)

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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2 comments
  1. Sunday miscellany… « Mikesimagination Unplugged… says: September 23, 20071:00 am

    […] some funky stuff over on that site, much of it laughable in conception, personal favourite…? This. Quite […]

  2. Chrissy says: January 19, 20085:32 pm

    Plenty of resourceful and interesting things in your blog! Kudos.

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