Neptune. Prosthetic fin for swimming.
physically disabled columbian nelson cardona fulfilled a dream to climb Everest with the help of prosthetic legs.
He also wants to swim the English Channel and he might be able to do it with Neptune, a prosthetic flipper.
above: slider adjusts flexibility to match swimmers strength. the fin could also rotate 90 degrees to simulate breaststroke movement.
above: c-legs are used by a double-amputee who also swims 2.500m a couple of times a week and is very interested in the neptune concept being developed.
above: inspiring everyone including designers, alexander mcqueen among others, aimee is an athlete, actor and activist talks about her prosthetic legs — she’s got a dozen amazing pairs — and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height.
above: aimee at mit h2o symposium
above: neptune concept lures me deeper and deeper. i think this is about a skateboarder prosthesus. but, maybe there is or will be…
designer: richard stark
Resources:
ted
aimee / alexander mcqueen
alexander mcqueen / aimee
wired: 3d printing and prosthetics
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I am an amputee and was looking at your fin for swimming and would like to know how much does it sale for? Please email me the information. Thank you,
Dear Sir’s Oct 20 2011
I am interested in a swim fin for my right leg as it has been amputated below the knee. I would appreciate any information that you could send to me.
Sincerely Yours
Herb Silcox
615 Webb Way
Lady Lake, FL
32159
Need information on how to buy a Neptune swimming leg in USA
I am very interested in the Neptune swimming leg. I am a double bk amputee and learning to scuba dive is a passion for me. This would allow me to swim without having to purchase an underwater scooter.
Please send info: Price, where to go to purchase, do I need to fittes for it?
Thank you
Jonathan Keen
I too am a BK and interested in this swim fin. Any information on purchase would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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