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The
first skin divers ventured into a mysterious new world inhabited
by sharks, sea lions, and strange creatures previously unknown
to man. Armed only with crude, homemade face masks and gear,
these pioneers would plunge to depths of 30 meters, holding
their breath for up to 7 minutes to catch lobsters and abalone
- and spear large fish. These frontiersmen discovered the techniques
and invented the gear that gave birth to the sport of skin and
scuba diving - now one of the worldās most popular sports.
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The
exhibits contain some of the earliest face masks, swim fins,
spearguns, and other dive gear. In our collection, we have photos
and publications which chronicle the stories of these pioneers
and the equipment and techniques they developed. Video Archives
On-going video interviews with the remaining founders of the
sport will immortalize skindivingās greatest moments. The Society
for the Preservation of Skindiving History is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the artifacts from the early days of
skindiving history. Our goal is to honor the men and women who
pioneered the sport by documenting their memories and adventures
to educate the public about the sportās rich legacy.
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All
divers, including the millions of scuba divers, owe
their thanks to these pioneers. The Society for the
Preservation of Skindiving History is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the artifacts from the early
days of skindiving history. Our goal is to honor the
men and women who pioneered the sport by documenting
their memories and adventures to educate the public
about the sport's rich legacy. |
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