Water-Sports Hydration system

[baza_bomber]

Im currently a 3rd year product design student. I have been considering designing something that would allow the surfer to have a drink whilst in the water. Having had this problem myself when out in the water, resulting in cramps and ultimatly having to get out.

Any suggestions regarding the design or extra features would be really appreciated.

[IdRatherBeSurfing]

personanlly, i cant think of anything that wouldnt either get in the way or annoy me !!!!!

I jus leave a bottle on the beach and go out every hour or so to top up!

[tomcat360]

I saw some boardshorts with can holders on the hips.....cant find the picture though.

[Phil]

some thing like a camel back maybe?

[tomcat360]

yeah, camelbacks are sweet for hiking and skiing-although im not sure how they would do in the water, but sure would leave a funny tan!

[drowningbitbybit]

some thing like a camel back maybe?

Imagine trying to pop-up with a couple of kilos of water on your back!


How about a de-salinating and purifying straw so you can sip straight from the ocean?

[Phil]

ive got a camel back for mountian biking only holds about 2-3 liters and TBH i dont notice its on my back

[tomcat360]

they have some pretty small ones used for running and such, don't really feel them, like 1 to .5 litres

[drowningbitbybit]

"Only" a couple of kilos on my back - still dont want that as I pop up on a steep face

Think how much difference a not-quite-fitting wetsuit full of water makes - and that cant be more than a litre or so.