Jan Kadlec
Australia
Technology enthusiast, experienced business professional and a passionate diver. Inventor of AirBuddy, a small, lightweight and easy to use equipment for recreational diving. My vision is to bring the ease of snorkeling into the fascinating world of diving, so that more people can explore and appreciate the beauty of our marine life. Access Jan Kadlec Newsroom
Featured Designs
Jan Kadlec
Surface Supplied Dive Gear
From a distance, AirBuddy resembles a miniature inflatable boat - a marine motive that creates emotional connection with the main customer segment, the boaters. With the vision to create the smallest, lightest, and most powerful recreational SSBA unit, the design is functional and naturally respects the laws of physics. Hence why the air reservoir (float) is using toroidal shape, the second-best shape (after sphere) to distribute the hoop and longitudinal stress created by the air pressure in its walls. AirBuddy's design conveys ease of use, yet robustness and technological excellence.
A' Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Award - Bronze (2021) - Access Jan Kadlec Surface Supplied Dive Gear Press Kit