BLU3

Where snorkeling ends and scuba begins — BLU3's battery-powered Nomad systems deliver real bottom time at depths to 30 feet, packed into a 15-pound backpack light enough to carry onto a plane.

BLU3's South Florida facility designs and ships two battery-powered, surface-supplied (hookah) dive systems: the Nomad, which reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet (9 m), and the more compact Nomad Mini, rated to 15 feet (4.6 m). Each unit is a floating, custom-built air compressor that feeds the diver through a long hose and a patented Smart Reg™ regulator that monitors breathing patterns to conserve battery life. Weighing 15 lb and 12 lb respectively, both units fit in a backpack and qualify as airline carry-on luggage, making them popular with cruisers, sailboat owners, and traveling divers who want to explore shallow reefs without renting scuba tanks. Beyond equipment sales, BLU3 offers guided tours bookable via FareHarbor and a hands-on Product Trial (Nomad Demo Experience) for prospective buyers wanting to test a unit in the water before purchasing. A free BLU3 Online Dive Training Course, developed by SCUBA training experts, is required before operating any BLU3 system and covers dive theory, emergency procedures, and system-specific safety protocols. No SCUBA certification is needed for BLU3 systems, which are classed as hookah/surface-supplied diving designed for dives within clearly stated depth and time limits. Real-world applications span a wide range: shallow reef exploration, boat hull cleaning and anode replacement, underwater metal detecting, pool leak detection, spring and river diving, spearfishing, and lobster hunting. Battery upgrades extend the Nomad's typical 45–60-minute dive time to approximately three hours, while the DiveBoost Kit for the Nomad Mini can push its run time to two hours. All units are assembled in the USA, and BLU3 is consistently recognized by customers for responsive post-sale support, frequently covering warranty repairs and upgrades beyond standard terms.

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