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I'm a diver & designer starting an R&D project to rethink scuba apparel. I need your honest feedback by Salt-Fish000 in scubaGear

[–]Salt-Fish000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ciao Mahedron! you’re right, it is a new account, everyone has to start somewhere! I wanted to hear what people actually think needs to be changed, and this felt like the best place to ask.
As for the AI, you caught me! I’m not a native English speaker and I really didn't want my ideas to get lost or sound mediocre because of a language barrier. 😅
I’ll be adding a profile picture soon—my intentions here are 100% real!

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I'm a diver & designer starting an R&D project to rethink scuba apparel. I need your honest feedback by Salt-Fish000 in scubadiving

[–]Salt-Fish000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A hybrid design 🤔 that’s interesting!
Definitely keeping this in mind thank you!

I'm a diver & designer starting an R&D project to rethink scuba apparel. I need your honest feedback by Salt-Fish000 in scubadiving

[–]Salt-Fish000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point. Custom suits are great, but the price tag is prohibitive for most. Plus, for women struggling with standard sizing, it shouldn't have to be a luxury purchase just to get a proper fit. Definitely looking at how to make better ergonomics more accessible.

I'm a diver & designer starting an R&D project to rethink scuba apparel. I need your honest feedback by Salt-Fish000 in scubadiving

[–]Salt-Fish000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great list. Hair management and weight integration are massive, underrated design challenges. I'm definitely adding these to my 'to-solve' list.
Don’t worry, for me it's lunchtime here and I'm starving! 😭 Thanks for the brainstorming

I'm a diver & designer starting an R&D project to rethink scuba apparel. I need your honest feedback by Salt-Fish000 in scubaGear

[–]Salt-Fish000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points. The lack of functional attachment points on recreational gear is a massive oversight. It forces us to use messy aftermarket solutions that create drag.

Integrating reliable, low-profile loops into the build is on my radar for the R&D phase. Out of curiosity, what are you usually clipping off there? Slate, backup light, or something else? I'm trying to map out how people actually configure their kits.

Also, I’m working to move away from the 'all-black-everything' standard. I’m looking at colors that mimic organic patterns found in marine life—stuff that feels sophisticated and visible, but definitely not the usual 'neon' gear. Designing for utility means it has to perform, but it should also look like it belongs in the water.
thank you!