# Lightweight Scuba Gear The Express Dive System Allows for Easy Underwater Exploration By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-dive-system References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/09/18/35372/student-develops-express-dive-a-lightweight-underwater-breathing-system.html) & [jamesdysonaward.org](http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/de/projects/express-dive/) Some of the main problems with [scuba equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diverplus) is that it's expensive, hard to use (for novices) and once the tank is empty that could mean the end of your trip, but the Express Dive System looks to combine the best parts about scuba with the ease of snorkeling. Featuring an innovative compressor that holds air from the surface in a container for usage underwater, the Express Dive System, once empty, can simply be brought to the surface for fast refilling. While snorkeling is not only fun but easy to pick up, it can be cumbersome if it's wavy or you get tempted to go a little deeper. The Express Dive System, designed by Cathal Redmond who studies at the [University of Limerick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-based-energy-systems), is an awesome alternative for snorkelers looking for more who aren't quite ready for scuba. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Scuba Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable scuba gear to attract more novice divers. - **User-friendly Scuba Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly scuba equipment to make diving accessible to more people. - **Portable Dive Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent portable dive systems that allow for easy refilling and extended underwater exploration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Recreational Diving:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovations in recreational diving to enhance the overall diving experience. - **Water Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the water sports equipment industry by developing innovative and versatile gear. - **Outdoor Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the outdoor adventure tourism industry by introducing revolutionary dive gear that attracts more visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Backpack-Style Scuba Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smaco-s700max.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Air-Integrated Dive Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airintegrated-dive-computer.md) - [Compact Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1.md) - [View-Expanding Scuba Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scuba-masks.md) - [Compact Packable Diver Fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-fins.md)