I wouldn't call it the future of diving. I've been down to 183 feet, and can stay underwater for hours on my rebreather. This sort of snuba has several drawbacks, such as the surface hose easily pulling out of your mouth at the edge of its dive depth and/or by sudden waves. Also the unit itself doesn't seem to be nearly as durable or reliable as standard tank/regulator setups. It's probably a fun toy, but I can't stress this enough: don't dive without scuba training, there's several things you need to know that are literally life or death! Especially that since you can breathe underwater, if you take a full breath, and then ascend while holding that breath your lungs can rupture.

@rickkwitkoski1976

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely get DIVING INSTRUCTION! Any novice using this may kill themselves.

@ToeTag1968

Жыл бұрын

I could see some useful applications. I don't like the restriction of 30ft so wouldn't use it recreationally, but how about on a boat when you need to clean the hull or take care of a fouled prop?

@OnlyKaerius

Жыл бұрын

@@ToeTag1968 I'd rather just use regular open circuit scuba for that, it'll be a lot less of a hassle to maneuver around and do the work with. I've done both those tasks btw(well I've cleaned windows on glass bottom boats, and cleared fouled propellers). You wouldn't even need a regular size tank for those tasks, possible exception for extensive hull cleaning. With this you'd always have to be really careful so you don't pull the unit underwater or rip the mouthpiece out of your mouth while moving around under the boat, and the direction of the hose will limit your ability to turn around freely.

@prabirmfc

Жыл бұрын

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@papagigo1

Жыл бұрын

Way too loud !! Notice that none of the videos have the sound of the compressor .

Love the concept, but for $2000 I can buy a really nice SCUBA setup. If the price point was say, $1000 or a little less, they’d have a smash hit.

@tempest9232

Жыл бұрын

I know right. This thing will run you $3,000 if you want extra batteries!

@sammcvea1069

Жыл бұрын

Wife and I love it, don't have to put all that scuba stuff on

@RunsWithScissors

Жыл бұрын

I agree, looked good until I saw the price, I'll just hang onto my scuba gear

@tempest9232

Жыл бұрын

@@sammcvea1069 I think it will be totally worth it for me in the future too but when I can afford it LOL

@acroduster

Жыл бұрын

Good scuba gear is as expensive unless your buying cheap life risking crap gear. And this thing wont have the maintenence costs associated with scuba tanks. Not to mention real and appropriate maintwnce on hoses regulators and console....... Then you will be paying for every tank fill.... Dealing with getting bad air pumped into your tank (happens a lot in countries all over the world due to little real oversight and irreputable operators no budgets etc. As a diver of over 30 years i will gladly give 3000 for such a device that weighs less than a tank alone. Ill walk down the beach while your getting your airfill dealing with trafic between the diveshop and the beach.. Ill be in the water and loving the thought of not having to carry my entire gear package back to the car nearly a half mile walk away in a wetsuit and diveboots. I think most people have a very false impression of the value of reputable well developed piece of dive equipment. Remwmber these things are life support systems! If you want to die diving crap go for it. Those of us that value our lives preffer equipment built by highly paid technical specialists with yeara of experience and dedicatio i gladly pay real dive equipment manufactures.

Hey man, you did outstanding job 👏 with the demo of this product, can't wait to get one. Thanks

@paulmeynell8866

Жыл бұрын

Only if you are scuba trained, boat want burst lungs!

Wow ! One of the better reviews I've seen on this product! Well done sir. I've recently purchased two Minelab metal detectors, and the Blu3 Nomad would be an excellent addition. Thanks so much for this comprehensive walk thru of such a fine product.

@diveblu3

4 ай бұрын

We have seen so many awesome finds of people metal detecting while using Nomad. Wishing you luck on your treasure hunting adventures. Reach out if you have any questions about Nomad!

I'm a lifetime PADI certified Advanced Open Ocean diver. This thing is pretty much just a gadget. In a protected reef or swimming pool is about the only place I'd consider safe to put your life in its hands. I think it's just a kid's swimming pool toy.

Perfect for working around the dock...

Awesome video!! I can’t wait for our Nomad to arrive. 🤙

Ah man have been waiting for this video ! dude that small wreck was dope! such beautiful marine life near you!

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ozzy Safa, yeah that is one of my favorite spots!

I appreciate this video and the one you did about fins, since I am planning my vacation and love to snorkel, so thank you for making them.

Wow , I see all the negativity in the comments. I'm OWD Padi certified diver, Just bought the Nomad and a spare air. I'm looking at this unit and the type of dive it allows, as an enhanced snorkeling experience and I expect the experience to be somewhere in between scuba and snorkeling. I also see a lot of comments about the safety, wtf , get the certification that blue3 ask you to do and you're ok, it is really enough for all the situation this unit can bring you in. It is expensive, I recon this , but if you like gambling, there is Chinese unit that is more affordable. Regarding the recall, at least this company made one and not let the customers risk their lives. Any particular car company has done one or more recalls, nothing bad if everything turn out to be ok and without injures. Bought tis because its compact and I can bring it with me on trips and airplane traveling. I cant do this with fully gear scuba dive. If I think of investment , than is more efficient to rent the scuba gear than bought one, so it's the same shit after all. I hope I will enjoy this unit and it will bring me satisfaction, life its about satisfaction and I bought the satisfaction not the unit.

Was looking for info your info was great getting one and like how u also talk about safety little tank 👍🏼

Great review. Perfect. Thank you!

we were out with you the other day with our nemos, I was jealous of your nomad!. we will be back in two weeks. hope to see you again

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, you were at the bridge that day? Sorry I didn't get a chance to say hi

@stevenkober2167

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside we will be back to the bridge may6-9. I am planning on doing a night dive as well can you link me to a good dive light to use?

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenkober2167 hi! I have been using orca torch lights

Your diving next to my friends Catalina sailboat! I love peanut island, loved on Singer for 7 years, great dive spot!

Very thorough and helpful. thanks.

That's super cool. If I weren't still up in New England I'd be tempted to buy one.

Bought a used scuba tank for 100 dollars, a 1st stage regulator for 25, 2nd stage on amazon for 25, and a 100 ft air hose and adapters for 75. I can now go up to 100 ft down with my tank on the surface for $325. Since the tank is at 4000 PSI, I could theoretically go as deep as I want but (which isn't advised) but i just use it for hanging out in my pool.

I would love to try this new system of tankless diving.

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Roger, the portability is awesome, great for travel. Thanks for watching the vid, good to hear from you!

Can't wait to cave dive with this.

I'd like to see Bluetooth functionality with a dive watch to give you battery status, dive depth, water temp, time of dive, etc. The watch could give you an audible and/or haptic touch when the battery is low or if you are nearing the 30' max...or even if you drift too far from a set point. I'd buy the watch from them if they offered it as part of the bundle. I'm looking forward to purchasing two of these for my Florida dives. Excellent video!

@javax00

Жыл бұрын

Radio singals have difficulty under water.

Wow nice video master....very intertaining video...watching here ...sending my full support...👍🤙🤙

Great video, in water with some chop do you have to worry about the unit flipping over? Thanks

Great video thank you. I will be purchasing a nomad to keep at my house in the philippines, Thanks again great video

Great Video, Thanks

I need to dive that spot that looks amazing

@JoseRhodeIsland

3 ай бұрын

You know where it is?

Very good job covering everything and making sure anyone could understand and learn how to use. I am ordering one now.

@rickkwitkoski1976

Жыл бұрын

Are you SCUBA certified? If not, you really should be. Any novice with no diving experience may kill themselves quickly with this.

Excellent video! Just subscribed. Very well done!

Great Video and cool device!

Beautiful dive montage at the end! Looks like a great system

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

Awesome video!

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I love the Nomad! And Nemo too!

This seems like it would be awesome for underwater boat maintenance

Great video! I like the look of the tinted mask.What brand is it? I'd like to get one exactly like yours 🤜🤛

Bought two. They're great.

@diveblu3

6 ай бұрын

Love to hear that. We'd love to hear about your experience and share it with our team.

Great video looks like blue heron bridge.....

Those are probably some of the shortest fins I have every seen lol. Nice vid

@papagigo1

Жыл бұрын

Short fins == less coral damage.

Great video well done

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You gotta try it sometime

Very cool 👍

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry!

Hi! Any advice about cleaning it after using in salt water? Thank you!

I didn't know it had the pulsing feature when the batteries start to get low forget about the larger light lenses.just maybe bigger batteries.

Seems like it would be really good for people with sail boats that need to clean their hull, they could then recharge it with solar instead of having to go to a dive center to refill tanks.

❤very cool and informative

Interesting product. I have a question though. Where did you get your rash guards personalized? I want to get some done for my staff but I don’t know where to start.

great video and wow cool.!! hi joe!! have a good evening. i hope all is well. cool paddleboard.!!

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather, glad you liked the vid. I want to try and use the paddle board more, it's alot of fun

@heatherlandskron

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside your welcome! it look like a alot of fun!!

cool video love it i am looking for snorkeling spots in florida that i am able to go with a kayak thanks

Cool

Very neat, but I'm very skeptical about having the battery connection exposed to water.

How is the breathing down past 15 /20 ish feet ? Have u had any issues or complaints so far ? Also can i take this in airplane ?

Awesome video. You did an excellent presentation. It was fun and you answered every question I had about the nomad. I see a nomad in my future.

I've never heard of these devices! I started scuba diving last summer and most places I dive locally are less than 30 feet! If I had heard of this before buying my gear, I would've saved my money for this instead!! :P Definitely sounds cool and may still look into it for days where I don't feel like lugging my gear on trips :)

@JoeOceanside

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is an awesome system

@burnsnight1

Жыл бұрын

Check out the old movies with the big helmets and hoses going to the surface. Same idea.

@jasontownsend9460

Жыл бұрын

Stick with scuba. It’s way better than gimmicks like this.

@user-oh1zc5ro7b

Жыл бұрын

@@jasontownsend9460 Honestly don't get why anyone would by this.

@coleschmitz6187

8 ай бұрын

Wouldnt be saving any money....

those would be usefull to teach people swimming so they not scared of water and deepness

Can drysuit inflator option be added?

Great first look there Joe! Keen to watch your future adventures with it, I love my little Nemo as you know.. so maybe the Nomad needs to go on my list to Santa. 😉🎅🏻 Happy diving!!

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mish, yeah looks like you have been making good use of Nemo. Are you able to go out to dive now? Or are the rules still strict? Yeah I'm sure there are a lot of great places to dive in Aus

@DirtFishMish

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside still in lockdown mate, fingers crossed for some easing this week but the figures aren’t looking good. 😞 I live close to an amazing coastline for shore diving - just not quite close enough! 😅

Please tell me what kind of mask you use - Mirror lens + GoPro month. Thank you!

If you consider the cost of tank filling, hydros and inspection this is win win. With and extra battery it's just over 2k.

Where in Florida are you diving with the Nomad? Thanks for the great video!

Right on

Nicke Video

I wonder if these pumps has the necessary separators, filter systems to remove all the contamination, water, oil, etc. which required for every similar system which provide breathable clean air. I am not a diver so I dont know what kind of certifications needed for this kind of equipment. I like the concept but the details are very important. Maybe in the future they will put a small temporal tank to the central unit, so the air supply would be much stable and safe. In that way the pump can be smaller and it has a safety air supply inside.

Hey Joe! I noticed that you shot this video in natural light! What resolution setting did you use, 4K then proxy edit, 1080 or 720?

Will this work in less than calm water? What happens if it tries to supply the diver with air when capsized? Would the diver breathe water?

My question is can you get extra battery packs that would accommodate several hours in the water? That would be awesome because I spent 3 hours and 45 minutes in Maui Hawaii without anything but just regular snorkels gear I would love to do the same with something like that would it be able to accommodate that length of time?

Is this carry-on luggage sized?

Great video! What are you using to video with, phone?

The noise and vibration of the pump would not only drive be annoying, it would clear out the fish in the area.

Looks great....Perhaps in the future they could develop some sort of solar recharging. You could have it as an extra....that would increase your dive time.

@javax00

Жыл бұрын

Naui rescue here. You do not really need more time.

@ncrawford1488

Жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea how little solar would add to this? Compressors need LOTS of energy. If you used this for an hour, I’d be surprised if you even got one extra full breath from solar. Many people think solar is the answer for everything, but it is an incredibly inefficient technology. I was excited to get a car a few years ago that used solar power to keep the cabin cool while you were away. What a major disappointment that was!!! It only ran the fan occasionally- not the air conditioning. I couldn’t tell a difference… Total bummer. BEST WISHES!

@oo7naughtyusmaximus933

Жыл бұрын

@@ncrawford1488 .....just an idea....that's all.

@pieterveenders9793

Жыл бұрын

A 2m² solar panel outputs something like 100-200 Watt I think. Maybe 250 Watt if it's bright and sunny weather? You probably need about a 500 Watt motor to compress the air to the required pressure (2 bar just to overcome the water pressure alone, but probably more like 3 to 5 bar to make it easy to breathe), I'd say you need at the very least 200-250 Watt. So even in the best case you need a 2x1 meter solar panel (the size of a large body board), but more like double or more than that.

Will you be able to do a test in the ocean with waves and such ?

But is it compressed air or not? I think not, but with the scuba comparison I'm confused.

What about a buoyancy vest? Could it power one?

Hooka dive systems been around a really long time....can build one for alot less than 2000...

I think this is perfect for lakes and calm water but not sure it would work correctly with any significant waves or choppy water. Would love to see a review of this product in rough water.

@maikmeier5032

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they will offer an inflatable ring around the base and/or the dive flag/snorkel. It probably self-rightens, but will it suck in water?

@jaliljacallen4114

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. The intake is through the flag tube so it’s hopefully raised above most of the spray but I wonder how bad it F’s up if it rolls and sucks water…

@maikmeier5032

Жыл бұрын

@@jaliljacallen4114 I checked the website, and the pump does not get damaged if it sucks in water, but I did not see if it separates it out or pumps it down to the user.

@danielribera2484

Жыл бұрын

@@maikmeier5032 It would be very easy to insert a double tank decanter to separate the possible water that can enter due to the action of gravity. This could go to the bottom. I would also add one more filter near the mouthpiece for possible water or dust particles; Naturally in a watertight receptacle and could go in the strap of the diver's neck so as not to hinder breathing.

@russnlp678

Жыл бұрын

Yes, This wouldn't last 2 minutes diving in Victoria.

How noisy is the compressor for both the person in the water and people on shore? It seems fairly loud in the video. that was one of the reasons I've avoided the brownie gas powered compressors.

@papagigo1

Жыл бұрын

Think about the sound of a machine-gun !!!

Ok but I foresee potential problems. Swim thoughts are obviously a no go but I think there is also the real chance that when diving with a buddy (don't we always) it would be easy to get the hoses tangled together. That could be interesting.

@diveblu3

4 ай бұрын

If swim throughs are in your dive plan, then definitely not a dive for Nomad. But for many shallow dives, Nomad's convenience and portability will amaze you. You will need to pay some attention to the hose above you, but it's not difficult to keep from tangling up with your buddy!

You said that is one of your favorite 'masks' --> what type is it please? I am new to scuba / snuba.. I am 54 yr old male, 5'8, wear a 3XL for my shoulder width.

Bro, Nomad had a recall in Dec of 2022.... "The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers" - consumer product safety commission. Sucked hearing this, really wanted one

Is it possible to Change batteries in the water? While diving?

I just bought this thing, and there is a slight angle problem when it’s in the water. Yours is just so much more even and Straight! Any tips? Did I miss a Step?

@JoeOceanside

Жыл бұрын

What part is angled?

@julianbalenzano6432

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside The Entire Unit is. When I stuck it in the water it just slants too the side a bit. Yours is a up straight like it should be. Did I miss a step? Any tips?

Cannot wait for thunderfoot to rip this apart!!!

Why didn't they color the housing a bright yellow or orange for extra protection ?

blue Heron Bridge Florida it’s an easy walk in from the beach.

Filmed at Phil Foster snorkel trail in West Palm Beach. Reef Cells built many of these artificial reef structurers.

Is there any way to share with few more divers???

What brand mask do you have? Great video!

Where can I buy that compressor?

Correct me if im wrong but at 20-30 feet for under an hour decompression shouldn't be an issue...why need spare air? Can easily swim up 30feet in 15 seconds or so.

Where did you get that head wrap from?

Nice piece for boat cleaning or just shallow commercial work. I don’t see a need for a spare air if I’m only at 30 feet. A skilled diver should be able to do a ditch and dawn to 30 feet. NAUI trained.

Is this available in New zealand ? And how much and how and where can I get one plz ??

DDeep Portable Rechargeable Scuba Diving Tank Waterproof Air Compressor . Aliexpress. Would like to see a review on that one

This is everything we were missing with the blue!!! Great video Joe. You have me excited to get one in the future.

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colt! And this is how the blue heron bridge looks on a good day, not like the soup you, rich and I dove in that one day

@WorldofColton

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside Hope to get back there soon and do some real diving.

What happens when something (flying fish, turtle, reckless boater, etc.) knocks over the unit and the air intake goes under water? I wonder about the need for the bailout bottle, since a controlled emergency ascent from 30 feet is no big deal. I also wonder about the safety issues of marketing this to people not certified to scuba dive, as the safety concerns are the same. It does look like fun, but at $2,000 (without a spare battery) I'll probably stick to freediving.

@diveblu3

4 ай бұрын

Nomad has a low center of gravity to keep it stable, and the air intake is at the top of the snorkel tube. We recommend Spare Air, although some people are very comfortable with emergency ascents from 30 feet. It's like a helmet in a way - you may not need it, but it's there when you do. If portability and convenience are important to you, Nomad will not disappoint you! By the way, we've got our (completely free) BLU3 Online Dive Training Course that is geared toward both new divers and experienced divers who are using BLU3 dive systems for the first time. The course is not just an online education but a guide for users to practice diving skills in a pool or pool-like conditions before going out for their first open water dives.

i have 154 dives and not one of them have u gone only 30 feet

@bradleyhitchmough1447

Жыл бұрын

depends on your location though doesnt it ?

On future products it would be nice to have a two battery hookup and maybe a board anacessory of coarse and bigger lenses on the battery capacity lights

how many liters per second of air? thanks

Where in Florida

FLIPPERS PMSL 😂😂😂👍

Very experienced scuba divers? I don't think I've ever stayed shallower than 30 outside of the pool training. A nice overview of the system. Could see it being nice on shallow reefs but don't know about being able to fly with enough batteries. Spare air is definitely a good idea without being able to see battery when down (just saw it has a way to indicate when it's low), being out of air at 30ft would be panicky. I'd call it power assisted snorkeling

@papagigo1

Жыл бұрын

It's good for an avid snorkeler but it's way too loud to use near beach goers.

@andrewandrew1557

Жыл бұрын

Agree about the depth. Although considering it is sold to non-scuba divers it’s probably for the better. The limited depth would not allow anyone to get decompression sickness.

@panzerswineflu

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewandrew1557 i agree with limiting the depth on the machine. Just found the comment about only advanced divers go below 30 feet or whatever it was weird. I think PADI basic open water is 60ft?

Neat device. Wonder if there are issues with traveling on a plane with it, as some batteries cannot be taken aboard some airlines! A majority of my shore dives are shallow so it would be a great addition to the gear-addiction. For open ocean of course the tanks are a must.

@chrismaggio7879

Жыл бұрын

Also a solar strobe light on top for night/poor vis dives would be a plus.

@JoeOceanside

Жыл бұрын

The batteries were designed to be small enough to take on the airplane

@chrismaggio7879

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside I think it's more the type of batteries, not the size. But I would imagine a device like this is designed to be permitted. Thx

It's great and I wanna know how much the price...? Please to inform me, tq

How much weight in your belt?

So I'm guessing 30 feet is shallow enough to not worry about the bends?