Armed forces Navy Diver - does anyone have one?

SeaStar said:

I was thinking of getting one of these for my Nephews 5th birthday, does anyone have one?

If so how easy is it to get the kit on and off? My sister won't thank me if she ends up spending all her time undressing it (unless I could find her a real life version)!

HM Armed Forces Royal Navy Diver: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

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Blimey - sod the toys - I'd like a real one please. I could spend hours getting his kit off

My, what a large tool he has....

Hmmm, he's got a pony.............................

endoman said:

Hmmm, he's got a pony.............................

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I know ..... who would think the navy dived with a pony .... if I could find one with an rb or twins then I would be much happier, but at least he is in black!

endoman said:

Hmmm, he's got a pony.............................

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They've dived with a pony for a while now. Royal Engineers are the same.
Seems to be missing a couple of hoses, compared to the RE kits I last saw. Also if you look at the pictures, is it just me or is the regulator on the Full Face Mask different. On some hose comes from the left and on others its from the right.....

what is wrong with a black one . my wife likes my one. my suit a course what did you think I was talking about
i have ordered 2.1 for a grandson And one full me.

divekent said:

what is wrong with a black one .

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nothing wrong with a black one... where did you get that idea from?

Morag said:

Blimey - sod the toys - I'd like a real one please. I could spend hours getting his kit off

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+1

What a totally cool "toy"

... but shouldn't that tool be a crowbar ?

Letz said:

What a totally cool "toy"

... but shouldn't that tool be a crowbar ?

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No, that would be the BSAC diver

Morag said:

Blimey - sod the toys - I'd like a real one please. I could spend hours getting his kit off

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My son will be applying to be a real one next year, but as he will only be 19 I have a feeling you may break him unless you are very gentle

druid1 said:

My son will be applying to be a real one next year,

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Does he know that there is currently a two year wait to join as a Clearance Diver? And the waiting times are only going up? Some branches already have a three year wait.

He might be better off applying now.

jackdiver said:

Does he know that there is currently a two year wait to join as a Clearance Diver? And the waiting times are only going up? Some branches already have a three year wait.

He might be better off applying now.

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Yes we know about the wait, unfortunately he had a chest infection 3 years ago and the doctor gave him an inhalor to speed the healing process (used it for a week), we have since found out you must have four years clear of using an inhalor before you can join the forces.

I never knew that and I did 22 in the Army, so he has to wait till next year, have told him to join as seaman and hopefully he can then apply and maybe do boat diver whilst waiting.

Thanks for the info, unfortunately it seems all he can do is wait - will give him time to build up his fitness hopefully

i doubt i'd break him, i always look after my toys. Boys are no exception

druid1 said:

we have since found out you must have four years clear of using an inhalor before you can join the forces.

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I might be wrong, but I thought it was only if the inhalator was for the treatment of Asthma.

jackdiver said:

I might be wrong, but I thought it was only if the inhalator was for the treatment of Asthma.

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Hmmm, having looked at website it states not having suffered asthma for four years, however the marine at the careers centre said it was use of inhalator for four years.

Might just send him down to the doctors to get checked out and see whats written in his medical records

Cheers for that I might get rid of him sooner than planned, damn whilst that cuts my costs it means I haven't got a dive buddy readily available (when I can kick him out of bed)

Druid said:

No, that would be the BSAC diver

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No the BSAC model has a beard.

druid1 said:

Hmmm, having looked at website it states not having suffered asthma for four years, however the marine at the careers centre said it was use of inhalator for four years.

Might just send him down to the doctors to get checked out and see whats written in his medical records

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What is usually meant by that is if you have asthma its no longer considered an active problem after 3 years of not needing treatment....Yes IF you have asthma. Doesn't sound like your son ever had asthma.

SeaStar said:

I was thinking of getting one of these for my Nephews 5th birthday, does anyone have one?

If so how easy is it to get the kit on and off? My sister won't thank me if she ends up spending all her time undressing it (unless I could find her a real life version)!

HM Armed Forces Royal Navy Diver: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

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We bought one last week and I wouldn't recommend it for a 5year old. We had to superglue the hands & feet on, they are poorly made for a childrens toy. Our guy is off for his virgin dive at Abbs at the weekend ;-)

Morag said:

i always look after my toys.

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I know where you left your last one. Even though you were lost at the time