🔋 Diving on Battery Power 😱 testing BLU3 Nemo at Blue Heron Bridge Snorkeling Trail
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I used the Nemo by @diveblu3 to dive at the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail in Riviera Beach Florida. Normally at the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail (Phil Foster park) I would be snorkeling, freediving or Scuba Diving, but today I have the BLU3 Nemo. The BLU3 Nemo is a battery powered hookah diving system, it uses a rechargeable battery to allow you to dive for 60 - 90 minutes at 10 feet deep. The Nemo by BLU3 is lightweight and stores compact into a backpack, it is easy to travel with and is airline friendly so it is perfect to take traveling to tropical destinations!
The Nemo by BLU3 is not really a replacement for scuba diving or freediving since it only can be used down to 10 feet deep, but is an awesome for shallow snorkel locations or shallow dive locations. It is so mush easier to carry and travel with than a Scuba tank and scuba diving equipment. I was very impressed by how easy the Nemo was to setup and use and how long the battery lasted while I was diving.
The Nemo has a 10 foot hose and has the innovative "Smart Reg" at the end for breathing, the Smart Reg turns the Nemo air pump on and off when you inhale. Since the Nemo only pumps when you need the air it is able to last incredibly long while you are out diving.
While I was diving at the Blue Heron Bridge I saw eels, crabs, angelfish, grouper, snapper, tang and many other tropical fish. I also saw a sunken boat and beautiful coral reefs. It was an awesome dive at the Snorkeling trail.
If you have not already checkout the Nemo by BLU3 at lddy.no/q61a
If you want to start Nemo Diving BLU3 requires you to take their free online training course prior to using the Nemo in the water, the course is very informative and will teach you the specifics of using the Nemo and will teach you the basics of diving.
The company BLU3 is based in the USA in Florida the Dive capital of the world and is a part of the larger company Brownies Marine Group who is well known for the third lung hookah diving system.
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I dropped my wallet over board today. I dove in but couldn’t see a thing. Joe saw and came right over to help out. Found it using this in a matter of minutes. Thank god for Joe! Great guy to help out a complete stranger!
Hey Buck! No worries man, glad it worked out that would have been a huge bummer to lose that. Glad you found the channel brother! I hope you enjoy the vids!
Hey Buck, Here is the episode with you in it! th-cam.com/video/wzKqHPHqRpE/w-d-xo.html
He is a good guy
Yup, you've sold me, I want one and so does hubby....:). This is also perfect for my autistic son who cannot get certified in diving but loves snorkelling.... Thank you so much....
Yeah the nemo is awesome! As long as your ok with only going ten feet deep, which is perfect for most snorkel spots anyway. Nemo is the halfway between snorkeling and scuba without the intimidation of getting scuba certified. I hope your son enjoys it, my son is on the spectrum as well and freediving is one of the activities we can really connect on together. I hope he enjoys, make sure to practice in the pool and get comfortable with it so you know how to use it safely. You can use my link to buy it, it lets Nemo know you heard about them through this vid. lddy.no/q61a
Awesome bit of kit, I love my Nemo, found heaps of stuff certainly a game changer.
Cheers
Brad...
Yes sir, I love it. Try to keep it with me on all my on water adventures! Thanks for watching!
Awesome device. Best of both worlds, no hassles. Thanks for sharing this Joe. Dive Safe Brother.
Yeah I was really impressed with it. There are alot of shallow spots that I would like to do a little more than snorkel so this is perfect. Thanks for watching and commenting
i just love snorkeling and your videos are all i watch!! thank you!
Man look at all those flags! Tons of people out enjoying some snorkeling. This is a really cool gadget to have for quick snorkel trips. Great video Joe. Still gotta get over there to check the snorkeling out.
Yeah there were alot of divers that day
@@JoeOceanside so nice to see so many people back out enjoying nature!
I just purchased one of these units and was wondering how much weight you use on your belt? I'm built like you so it should be close
Incredible video! Love it, what a great device for exploring springs too! Rainbow River, lets go Joe! Great work on this episode as usual! Loved the eel in the opening shot!!
Thanks! Yeah it is a great travel product. Hoping to use it more locations, definitely at the springs
Tom you'll have to let me know when y'all hit up the Rainbow again so I can show you some cool spots. Only 10 mins from there.
@@Adventureswithbecky How cool to be so close to Rainbow! Yes I will definitely get back over there!
@@CampTravelExplore our first 8 months here we lived right on it in my brother in laws house. Now we are in Citrus Springs so in the middle of the Rainbow and Crystal River and get the best of both worlds.
Those carts were really cool to see. Seems like they made the perfect space for corral. Maybe they should add more in other areas to help reef restoration. Man gotta get down there soon.
Yeah it is a great easy snorkel location. So many little critters. Thanks for watching
@@JoeOceanside have wanted to go since I saw an earlier video you showed I think it was the sub drone one this is the same place right?
One thing that concerns me about these type of systems is the noise factor. How noisy are they when running, as compressors are generally a bit loud when pumping? Apart from that, I love this idea! Safety first though, a good understanding of scuba principles is a must in my opinion if one is going to use these systems.
Good video man!
I thought in the beginning of the Video you said the tube was 15 feet long. is it 15 feet long and with the attachments, you only reach about 10 feet down? What is the limit of diving without a certification?
I have no experience diving, only starter snorkeling this summer. Would one of those smaller 1 L backup tanks be a good idea to carry along, if the unit fails for whatever reason? So you would have to ascend without having to stress?
I realize a scuba course is highly recommended before using something like this.
Good question Infunkytown. For the Nemo, I do not carry a spare air tank. If the Nemo failed I think it would take longer for me to pull out the spare air and put it in my mouth than it would to simply ascend to the surface. You would definitely want to keep a snorkel with you though, if the unit failed and you had to swim back on the surface you would definitely want a snorkel. Nemo has a short training course for you to use it safely. Scuba training would be great too
That blu3 nemo is the next purchase I am getting for my magnet fishing channel....It will make for some really cool content for sure! My main content will still be for sure magnet fishing! Thanks
Cool, I just subbed to you, keep up the good vids
Very excellent review ! Thanks for making it.
I've had my eye on the Blu3 Nemo for a few months. I'm waiting to see how much their new model, with 15 feet range, costs. I just don't feel 10 feet is deep enough, for photographing octopuses, catching lobsters, etc.
Would be interested to see how it works on a beach dive, since I snorkel so many point breaks. How would it work if a swell is running?
Do you have a link or info for the new model?
Yeah, if the reef is more than 12 foot deep I would say it is a no go for the Nemo. Also I don't know how rough waves it would handle. It has a air intake tube which is about 18" tall and a splash cover on the top so it can handle some chop but I would not want it to take a roller LOL
Here is the link for the one I used in the vid lddy.no/q61a
and you don't get diving sickness because your get the air from above right?
What if I extend the tube a couple more feet? Is the difference between 10' and 12' really that more of a hazard?.. Would the air delivery be negatively impacted?
I do not think you can, there is a signal wire integrated into the hose going to the regulator. Also it would put more load on the motor and reduce battery life. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeOceanside wires can be extended :) Where I dive. 10' is on the edge of cool stuff. 12-14' would cover high tide conditions. with really only being 10' down.. but not stretching the hose for another 1' would be nice.
Phil & Foster is an excellent site. So is peanut island, which is nearby in the intercoastal
Can the nemo be used with the its spectrum face mask?
Drinking Challenge: Take a shot every time he says "blu3 nemo" or "nemo"
I am so close to buying this thing, but 1300 .- is a pretty steep price for me.
Are there any more reviews?
Yeah it is pricy, after using it for a while I love it. I have not made a formal review video about it yet. Maybe soon. Thanks for watching!
How is the ambient noise? I wanted a hookah until I heard how loud it was.
Hey Joe do you know how much the blue Nemo costs?
Cause I asked for one for my birthday
I think around $800, check the video description for the link
Nice vid
Thank you so much. We had a lot of fun.
How much weight did you have to use on your belt?
Maybe 8 lbs, I cant remember. All depends on your BMI Thanks for watching!
@@JoeOceanside thanks. I’ll be in the lake with mine come Tuesday for the first time.
is the smart regulator "wired" to the air compressor? I think I read that it has an electronic sensor built in that communicates with the compressor, which implies that the tether has a wire
I'm guessing that would be the case.
It’s a purge valve in case water gets in…push the button and forces water out
We are going into winter up here in Sandpoint, Idaho. I am going to purchase a Nemo in the spring. I wrote the company and they said they are working on a Nemo that will go deeper than 10 -12 feet. That would be nice. Thank you for the video.
Awesome! Stay tuned, very soon I have a video coming with the next big thing from Blu3
Brownie's Third Lung revisited,Surface Air Supply grown by leaps and bounds. Amazing.
Yeah Steve, this company is actually part of brownies company
@@JoeOceanside I see,unreal to an old codger like me.Lived and died by mask and snorkel.This is truly astounding.
Have you tried this in a little rougher chop say out on the reef?
I tried it at the beach. It tugs your back a bit if the waves pulls it.
This is sooo dooope
Yes and for have the price of this Nemo you'll buy the lieyu hookah Z500 (590,93 $) from Banggood or Aliexpress free shipping plus you can go till adepth of 30 feet for 3 hours without changing. This Nemo goes only to 10 feet for 1 hour so make your choice.
If you want to go 30 you can get a Blu3 Nomad. Blu3 products are made right here in Florida, I've been in the factory and met the engineers. They are high quality...I am not sure what quality you get off Ali
@@JoeOceanside well it hasn't failed on me yet luckily 😉
@@gerbenposthumus8878 cool! Glad you have a dive system you like!
Can you get the bends from this if you come up too fast?
I do not think so, but never come up fast, the risk with this is still lung rupture because the air will expand as you come up.
Gud but how long it works
just bought one of these for fun and to clean the bottom of my yacht I live on....
é possivel uma pessoa usá-lo em um rio ou lagoa com profundidade inferior à 3 metros, mesmo sem experiência em mergulho?
You should compare the Nemo vs the Air Buddy. I suspect that the build on the Nemo is on the cheap side.
How long its last for one charge
For the price of the nomad I could get certified and buy all the gear needed for scuba diving in here in Puerto Rico. Cool concept though..just too pricey.
Absolutely agree.
Can i have that 1 you using ?
😀
Cant afford to buy 1 like that.
Supporter here from Phillipines
Maybe great idea but your selling it to hard.
Make the hose to 30 feet.
They just made the 30 ft version, it's called the Nomad by Blu3.
@@JoeOceanside Yeah, it’s priced at $2000
wow nice
Thanks
hi sir im from the Philippines im a night spearfishing diver and blogger. im amaze of blue nemo but i can't afford and it's actually good to use for night spearfishing
Price ???
Nemo with only 10 feet, and a high price tag with no real benefit. Guess I need to try one to see how good it is, I’ll stick to a 50 foot Hookah system.
Benefit is the portability. you can carry it on a airplane it is so small
You are so lucky to have had that sent to you free. ugh.
I would call all that pollution as the motor is still on the boat. As for the shopping carts, the metal breaks down and that it pollution also.
it could be, but they do sink metal boats all the time to form reefs. I guess the coral builds up and then the metal eventually falls apart. Thanks for watching
As weird as it seems if u strip all the car boat or anykinda metal based studf and leave ONLY metal u wont be causing any harm, quite the opposite it Boosts coral growth .
You need to sell this stuff Everywhere
Yeah it is an amazing product. I do not sell it though, they just loaned me one to try it. Thanks for watching
I don't think I would trust that thing. If it dies the air you're breathing is still under pressure so the risk of lung over expansion for someone who isn't trained to do a CESA, and I would worry about a diesel powered boat coming by and sucking in some of that exhaust which is way worse for you underwater.
Hello Martin, I have owned a Nemo for some time now and I do recommend doing a full scuba course before using one. I have had this cut out on me several times only because I pushed it to it's limit. After an hour or so you can start to feel the air is harder to inhale which tells me to head into shallower water for an easy ascent. When it cuts out, it cuts out, no air so you need to be mindful that when this happens you don't panic and ascend. Also if a Diesel should be that close the skipper/captain needs his arse kicked as you are the captain of the ship/vessel you should be trained and recongnise the dive flag and stay a minimum of at least 100 metres (Australia) not sure about the States. I have had people in boats actually grab the unit thinking it was a floaty toy heading down river so I spray painted "diver below" on either side for the "stupid" ppl. I have found heaps of stuff at the bottom of the Briney and had real fun with it.
Great little unit, portable, lightweight, interchangable batteries etc. thumbs up.
Cheers
Brad
They require you to do a training class before using it, it really is all basic for anyone with a dive cert. You can feel the airflow getting weaker before it completely fails, and anyway an emergency ascent from 10 feet is not too dangerous for someone with diving experience. But its not for everyone! Thanks for watching!
@@JoeOceanside My concern Joe, is people who think they can use it but panic in a situation.
It is only an on-line course but as you say it is only 10ft. I got 2 hrs the other day and almost got divorced as I said I will only be 1.5hrs, after a while you can control your breathing to get longer periods of down time. Only downside is that it is bloody noisy but doesn't seem to scare the sealife away. I think if you purchase just be mindful of it;s and your limitations and I don't think to many will have any problems.
Be safe and keep our oceans clean.
Brad
It pulsates when battery runs low so you have enough time to rise
10 ft deep you dont need to surface slowly
IDK, 10 feet seems to short
Yeah I agree, thats what I thought too. It is not a substitute for scuba but it is perfect for most shallow snorkel reefs and also great for treasure hunting.
@@JoeOceanside Do you know if they plan to make a new model with a longer hose?
@@chriswiles87 Look up the BLU3 Nomad on youtube, they have a prototype which I think goes to 30 foot. My guess is Covid probably delayed any new product launch but I'm not sure
Too expensive rather invest in a BCD and regulator were i live we don't need wetsuits water is very warm so just the basic scuba gear and i can go 80 feet to some wrecks this does not do it for me maybe at half the price
Ernesto, Yeah its not for everyone, but it works for me in alot of situations.Thanks for watching!
Also good for underwear metal detecting
yes definitely
900$ ouch
Yeah, I hear you, could be worth the price depending on what your doing. It is very high quality too
That’s cool, but I wouldn’t pay the $1200 they want for it. I’ll just buy nicer dive gear.
hey bro give me your used blu3 nemo for me I don't have enough money to buy a new one ha ha ha 😅😅😅
Honestly, this one it’s not even worth to look at it with that price tag. Let’s not talk about the nomad.