Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom). I can't find any mention
of the idea on countless google searches but it seems like it would be a
really useful thing no?

Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom).

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

Mike

Michael Daly wrote:
Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom).

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

I can't see how you would lean over far enough to use such a thing.
See;

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91309

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a
short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic
bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

I haven't looked lately but many biological supply companies used to have
these in their catalogs for field classes. Pretty much as described above.
Probably still do...
Joe P.

wrote:
Michael Daly wrote:
Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom).

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

I can't see how you would lean over far enough to use such a thing.

One needn't look straight down. If it is long enough, one could use it
to look off obliquely at the bottom.


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Oci-One Kanubi wrote:
wrote:
Michael Daly wrote:
Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom).

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

I can't see how you would lean over far enough to use such a thing.

One needn't look straight down. If it is long enough, one could use it
to look off obliquely at the bottom.

Well, I don't have any clear water here, so it wouldn't work.

wrote:
Oci-One Kanubi wrote:
wrote:
Michael Daly wrote:
Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom).

A local kayak shop sells them made by someone nearby. They are just a short
section of white ABS pipe, thin-wall, about 6" diameter and an acrylic bottom.
That isn't something too difficult to make.

I can't see how you would lean over far enough to use such a thing.

One needn't look straight down. If it is long enough, one could use it
to look off obliquely at the bottom.

Well, I don't have any clear water here, so it wouldn't work.

Dude, can you spell "non sequitur"?

-Richard

Tyrone wrote:
Anybody ever heard of someone using a device to see underwater while
kayaking? Like a reverse periscope? It could be as simple as a oysterbox /
waterscope (water proof box with a glass bottom). I can't find any mention
of the idea on countless google searches but it seems like it would be a
really useful thing no?

A diving mask or goggles and the ability to roll are all the periscope
one needs. ;-)