2014 Holiday Wish List: Gifts that Divers Love
We’ve surfed the Web so you can dive into gift-giving (and receiving). This holiday season we’re featuring more than 20 gifts perfect for divers and ocean-lovers. On the hunt for something that’ll stand out from the questionable-looking fruit cakes, the boring (though comfy) socks and the beauty baskets that smell something like four-year-old lip gloss and wilting gardenias?
Take a look and give the gift of awesome.
We’ve surfed the Web so you can dive into gift-giving (and receiving). This holiday season we’re featuring more than 20 gifts perfect for divers and ocean-lovers. On the hunt for something that’ll stand out from the questionable-looking fruit cakes, the boring (though comfy) socks and the beauty baskets that smell something like four-year-old lip gloss and wilting gardenias?
Take a look and give the gift of awesome.
Reef Jewelry3-D Hammerhead Shark Pendant; $332.84
18kt Gold & Silver; The hammered silver looks just like the rippled, sandy ocean floor and the contrasting, gold hammerhead practically glides along it looking for rays.
Designed by Peter Barbarovic of Reef Jewelry, UK
Kids Rock ClothingCrawl Walk Scuba Dive Baby Bib; $6.49
For ze babies:
If the parents love diving and have a sense of humor, you’ve checked one thing off your list. It’s funny, cute and also available on onesies and T-shirts.
By Kids Rock Clothing on Etsy
Reef JewelryReef Jewelry 'Octopus Princess' Ring; $6,656.77
Two-toned jewelry is the hottest trend, and this platinum and diamond ring plays to the timeless trend with a gold octopus hugging the solitaire stone.
Designed by Peter Barbarovic of Reef Jewelry, UK
teespring.comReal Girls Go Scuba Diving Hoodie LIMITED EDITION; $41.50
Teespring.com knows what’s up. Some teespring selections are only available for a limited time. If they run out, you can request one and they’ll bring it back, or look through their other humorous hoodies and tees.
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comBae Watch swimsuit; $99
Women's Clothing and Accessories:
If you love puns, colloquial slang and Pam Anderson, then this one-piece swimsuit will have you practicing your slow motion run even before you hit the sand. Keep your eye out for seaside hotties.
OffBeatMelodySterling Silver Scuba Diver Necklace; $52
This handmade, sterling silver necklace comes all the way from South Africa. Titled “Underwater Explorer,” it’s a necklace with detail: the chain features hand-formed bubbles leading up the chain from the direction of the diver’s regulator.
By OffbeatMelody on Etsy
zulasurfingScuba Diving sterling silver octopus ring; $110
CosmicFireflySteampunk, Diving Helmet cufflinks; $65
Mens' Gifts
Wear your sport on your sleeve in a classic, polished way. And it’s a great conversation starter at a dinner party.
By CosmicFirefly on Etsy
zulasurfingManta Ray cufflinks; $165
There’s just something about cufflinks. Elegant, sophisticated and down right snazzy just like a manta ray.
By Zulasurfing on Etsy
lemonandline.comSailors for the Sea Bracelet; $25
Gifts for Everyone and Anyone:
Gift for a good cause? Let’s call that a win-win. Available in four sizes (xs-xl) and styled like a sailor’s knot, this bracelet is a stylish gift for anyone who loves the ocean. Fifty percent of each sale’s profit supports Sailors for the Sea, a conservation organization that encourages sailing and boating communities to get involved in preserving our ocean environments.
ShymaliLlamasShark Bite keychain; $7.50
How cool would it be to have a great white shark on your key ring? Super cool. This one won’t bite; well, its mouth does open and close, so just a little nibble.
By ShymaliLlamas on Etsy
NightOwlInkOctopus Deep Sea Diver t-shirt; $24
A humorous blend of topside life and marine life, this tee is definitely a conversation-starter.
By NiteOwlInk on Etsy
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comThe Abyss coffee table; $15,377.72
Home Decor/Goods for Divers
Instead of focusing on the aesthetically and strategically placed objects on top of the coffee table, why not just have the coolest coffee table ever? Seriously, it’s a topographical model ocean in your living room.
Knob Creek Metal ArtsScuba Diver Tentacle Attack bookends; $64.99
Made of solid steel and finished in hammered black these bookends are as adventurous as you (and your books).
By Knob Creek Metal Arts on Etsy
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comCircular Wall-Mounted Fish Aquarium; $12.50
It’s almost like having a porthole to the ocean in your home, but also keep your fish friend and its friends safe from accidental flying-off-the-table spillage.
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comRobotic Pet Fish; $14
A robot pet is one kind you actually can forget to feed. This little guy runs on batteries rather than fish food.
kaboodle.comDeep Tea Diver infuser; $16
VinylWallAdornmentsAnglerfish wall decal; $34
Something unique to splash on a wall, this anglerfish looks perfectly happy even with a severe under-bite.
By VinylWallAdornments on Etsy
ebayDiver Lovers by Banksy; $29.99
Art:
Although the true identity of internationally recognized street artist Banksy is largely unknown, there's one thing that isn’t a mystery: Banky’s work is dynamic, provocative and decidedly urban. Better still, the artist proves with this piece that dive-style is so in.
On Ebay
Nick O'neillWhite on Silver print; prices vary
Bring home the magic of the ocean with original artwork from Nick O’neill. Nick’s stunning modern paintings feature all kinds of marine life — from sharks to reef fish — in a huge variety of sizes and colors to suit all spaces. The perfect gift for any diver, with originals starting from just $473.45 and prints from $71.02, or commission a special piece just for you to relive a favorite diving memory.
From nickoneillart.co.uk
ClaraforniaOctopus Kraken with Deep Sea Diver Marionette; $25
TridentStainless Steel Shark bottle opener, $4.95
Tools of the Trade:
Regular bottle openers are so passé.
By Trident (available on Amazon)
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comCoolest Cooler; $185
For a beach day, dive day, or just an awesome outdoor day. It’ll keep your food cold, blend smoothies (or margaritas, certainly), charge your devices and connect to Bluetooth.
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comUnderwater Glider; $295
If you ever watched a manta ray glide effortlessly through the ocean currents wishing you could do the same, this is the way to make that wish come true.
thisiswhyi'mbroke.comSnorkeling Kick Board; $399.95
As divers we like to dip way under the surface, but this looks like lazy fun. The peek-through window is just over a foot wide, giving the user an awesome panoramic view.
seadooseascooter.comVS Supercharged Plus Seadoo Scooter; $650
A design improvement on the Seadoo Scooter, the VS Supercharged Plus has a reinforced nose for extra transport protection, can take you up to 3 mph and at 100-feet-deep. You can save air and stay down longer.
liquidimageco.comModel 324 and 325 wide angle scuba series mask/camera; $299.99
If you’re getting tired of schlepping your underwater camera, go for two tools in one. Capture images while exploring the depths hands-free with a wide angle 1080p camera built into a dive mask. Cool? We think so.
seabreacher.comSeaBreacher vehicles on seabreacher.com; price varies
The SeaBreacher Y has a 260hp engine like the X model and has many of the same performance capabilities, but offers two passengers a panoramic view with a full acrylic canopy. SeaBreacher vehicles come in a variety of designs including shark, dolphin and tiger-striped looks.