Governor’s Cup Winner Ready to Launch New Product
Posted September 8, 2011
Scuba Solutions took first-place in the 2011 Graduate Track
With the help of the 2011 Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition, Scuba Solutions is on track to debut its first product to the scuba industry. As the contest’s winner, the fledgling business received the startup capital it needed to fly.
In November, Scuba Solutions is scheduled to debut the Easy Tank Strap at the DEMA Show 2011, an international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries.
The group’s initial idea revolved around a product to help scuba divers carry air tanks to and from the water. Since the contest, the original handcart design has evolved into a tank strap.
"The Tank Tote was a lot more complicated and expensive to build," said Alex Strabala, one of the winners. "This is a better product."
The original tote was priced at about $250. The strap is estimated to retail at $59.99.
Last year’s judges said the group ultimately was chosen based on whether it would open its business. All agreed Scuba Solutions would.
