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Availability:
Estimated Arrival: Between Jan 02 and Jan 09. *ETA to the USA Only
Designed and assembled in the USA, the BLU3 Nomad Scuba Diving System- 1 Battery is an extremely user-friendly and portable battery-powered tankless diving system that floats on the surface like a buoy and delivers you compressed air through a 40 foot long hose as you breathe underwater.
BLU3 is an innovative company committed to developing the world’s most user-friendly dive systems to ever float on the ocean’s surface. Their battery-powered tankless dive systems are revolutionizing the way people enter the water and experience the underwater world.
At BLU3, their passion stems from the excitement of introducing people to the underwater world in a way that will motivate them to conserve and protect what lies beyond the surface. Their purpose is to enable others to enjoy the underwater world with ease and in a way that fosters environmental awareness.
The nomad is the newest addition to their products. Extremely compact and user-friendly, Nomad provides 45-60+ minutes of dive time per battery, depending on diver usage. The battery is airplane travel friendly, so you can travel around the world and dive deeper, explore the underwater world with the BLU3 Nomad.
General information
The general restrictions for travelling by air with batteries is set by IATA dangerous goods regulations (IATA-DGR). The restrictions for passengers carrying a rechargeable Lithium–Ion onboard depends on the Watt-hour (Wh) rating of the battery. Different restrictions also apply depending if the battery is installed in the equipment or brought as spare (extra) battery. A general requirement for allowing a Lithium-ion battery onboard is that it is tested and certified for air transport in accordance with Part III, Sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
Lithium-Ion battery for
BL:U3 Nomad
The BLU3 Diving Systems rechargeable battery (Model: TLH-INR18650HE4-144) is tested and certified for air transport in accordance with Part III, Sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (see separate UN transportation certificate).
Spare batteries
Approval of the operator is required YES
Permitted in or as checked baggage NO
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage YES
The pilot-in-command must be NO
informed of the location
Additional notes
If the battery is installed in equipment this must be packaged so it won’t accidentally turn on during the flight. Spare batteries should be packed individually with battery terminals covered by the provided dust cap to prevent short circuit of batteries during the flight. A maximum of 2 spare Nomad batteries may be brought as carry-on baggage.
INCLUDED
Dry Bag Float Included
BLU3 Backpack Included
Removable Battery Packs Sold Separately
Reserve Air Tank Sold Separately
Free weight belt with the purchase of any nomad or nemo product. Add the weight belt to the cart with your nomad or nemo.
Use code [belt] at checkout to take the price of the belt off your purchase.
Bright Weights Diving Belts
The system allows the diver to split their required weight to achieve the best trim. Bright Weights 1.1lb slugs slide easily in and out of this weight belt. Change weights without unthreading belt.
☑ The Design
The New BLU3 Nomad is compact, lightweight and integrated. It is designed and assembled in the USA.
☑ Dry Bag Float
The Dry Bag Float provides buoyancy, visibility, and waterproof storage for dry items. It has two air reservoirs that can be inflated by mouth with ease to provide 44 lb of buoyancy. It’s bright color will help notify surrounding boaters of your location. Store dry items inside the waterproof compartment while you enjoy your dive with Nomad.
☑ The Battery Pack
Nomad is powered by a custom lithium-ion battery pack that is swappable and rechargeable. The pack and connector are IP67-rated to handle saltwater environments. It’s 144 Wh, so it is allowed in carry-on luggage on most airlines! A charge-level indicator is located right on the battery itself so that you can always check your battery level. Be sure to grab a few extra packs so that you can dive all day long!
☑ The Smart Reg™
What allows Nomad to be so compact, energy-efficient, and responsive is our patent-pending Smart Reg™ – the first of its kind!
Here’s how it works: A silicone diaphragm inside the Smart Reg™ moves when the diver breathes. A waterproofed sensor measures the diaphragm movement – it then sends an electronic signal which triggers the compressor to pump air at exactly the time and speed that the diver is inhaling.
☑ The Compressor
With deeper depths, higher pressure and flow rates are required for diving. BLU3 custom compressor designed by our team in Florida, USA has been customized to fit this application. For example – even if you accidentally get saltwater inside your pump, no damage will be done. Just rinse freshwater through. Don’t try that with any other compressors!
Nomad’s flotation shell surrounding the compressor gives the unit inherent buoyancy without the need for a flotation tube. The flotation shell is rotomolded from hard, durable plastic and filled with foam so that it’s unsinkable. That being said, you should use the Dry Bag Float whenever you dive for additional buoyancy, stability, and visibility.
☑ The Air Hose
Nomad’s 40-foot air hose is the perfect balance of weight, flexibility, and durability. The coils prevent the hose from kinking and make it super easy to handle. Bungee the hose up for easy storage. (Hose is longer than max depth to allow for more scope, making Nomad easier to tow while diving at max depth).
☑ Nomad Backpack
Take Nomad with you to new dive spots around the world with the Nomad Backpack, designed specifically to make carrying Nomad or Nemo and the rest of your gear as easy as possible.
Nomad Components
1. Flotation Case
2. Warning Label
3. Battery Compartment
4. Air Hose
5. Harness Attachment Point
SPECS
☑ Weight: 15 lb /7 kg
☑ Max-Depth: 30 Feet / 9 Meters
☑ Run Time: 45-60 minutes Per Battery
☑ Battery Charge Time: 3 Hours
Limited Warranty
Nomad comes with a One Year Limited Warranty.
Optional Extras
☑ BLU3 Spare Air® Back Up Air Tank
A backup air supply is recommended in all methods of diving. It’s especially important for our novice divers to be prepared with a method for a slow and safe ascent in every circumstance. Spare Air® is the smallest redundant SCUBA system available with enough air to get you to the surface in an “out-of-air” situation.
Keep the fun going with a spare battery that is easy to swap out. Each battery supplies Nomad with 45-60+ minutes of use.
Highly Recommended to Read Before Diving with Nomad
Download Nomad Owner's / User's Manual
Note: The Nomad battery is Lithium Ion with a 144 Wh capacity and is considered a Class 9 Dangerous Goods shipment. Certain shipping restrictions may apply.
Age Limits:
☑ Users must be 12 years of age or older to dive with Nomad.
☑ Users under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian supervision at all times.
All Users must be able to:
☑ Swim 200 yards without stopping, without a time limit
☑ Tread water for 10 minutes continuously
Warranty and Terms
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