French designer, Guillaume Binard, has invented a special wetsuit that he says allows divers to "fly" underwater. The Oceanwings suit looks like a regular wetsuit but has webs between legs and arms for resistance. The inspiration came from the aerial suits that resemble the same thing. But he says aquagliding in his prototype wetsuit - which has been tested by free diver Pierre Frolla - is an altogether more serene experience. Webbed wings under the arms and between the legs allow the wearer to glide through the water like a manta ray. Sadly for those keen to try it out, Aqua Lung spokesman Frédérique Gouin says the Oceanwings is a work of art that "will never be for sale". Click here to watch video.
I wish I could try the product, sadly nobody will really ever get to use it commericialley, oh well, where could we do this in Iowa anyway.
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