Re: What's it like to be in a sub

[shawl@torchlake.com (Jonathan Shawl)]

Hi Greg,
Basically just pretend your a fish, but dry. :-)
Just my opinion, but.... I think any viewport with at least 6" across
the inside gives a good view if you can get up real close to it. Of course,
bigger viewport = bigger view, if you can afford it.
Jon S.

Gregory Snyder wrote:

>  Dear Subbers
> -My question is pretty
> basic.  Having never actually been down  in a sub, I wonder what
> it is like? I remember the conversation about windows a few months ago,
> and I agree, that the reason I would risk my life is so I could look out
> at he fishies.  I am impressed with the SportsSub currently, mostly
> because of the view ( I understand the part about wet subs being under
> different design limitations than 1 atm sub ), but I'm not sure I'd stay
> fond of always being half wet.  Also, the depth limitation of 30 -
> 120 ft seems kind of  wimpy.  The other sub I like is the Lake
> Diver or K-600.  My concern there is that it only has a few windows. 
> Are the small windows enough to get the full, exciting view of the wonderful
> world underwater?  I would primarily be in fresh water lakes. 
> I'm open to advice...Thanks,Greg