As you ascend, your lungs expand back to their initial size. Understanding the difference is crucial for your safety! With freediving, you inhale surface air at normal atmospheric pressure and as you descend, the water pressure shrinks your lungs. It is fundamentally different from freediving (breath-hold diving).
elaborate airways to prevent intrusion of splash water.recoil hose for better position control and kink-resistance.secure magnetic switch with a detachable key.LiFePO4 battery for low weight, long life, and highest Li-Ion safety.water cooled air compressor for maximum performance at a minimum size.low battery underwater notification system.integrated reservoir with 16L pressurised air for safe ascent in case of an emergency.The innovative features of AirBuddy previously not found in other recreational SSBA include: We designed AirBuddy for maximum performance, comfort, and safety at the minimum weight and size. This kind of dive gear is known as recreational SSBA (Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus) or Hookah Dive Gear. AirBuddy floats on the surface and follows along as you dive. It draws fresh air from the surface through the dive flag, compresses and stores it inside the air reservoir (float), and then delivers on demand through the hose and specialised dive regulator. In the beginning, we studied various aspects of the diving theory and human anatomy with respect to air consumption, pressure and air flow, that we translated into functional, technical and safety requirements.AirBuddy is a battery-powered floating dive compressor. Study of human respiration at the core of AirBuddy designĪirBuddy is a result of 4 years of R&D and many generations of working prototypes that we tested in the ocean.
Every finished AirBuddy undergoes a comprehensive testing program (takes about 1.5 hour), including a simulated dive using our "RoboDiver" - a device that breathes like a diver and logs various data every second. We make AirBuddy in Sydney, Australia from 220 (mostly custom-made) components that we source from reputable suppliers locally, and internationally. During the R&D, we worked closely with the STU - University of Technology, leading plasticians, and molders to develop specialised tooling and custom blend plastic resin.ġ00% QC with our in-house developed "RoboDiver" The combination of safety, performance and design requirements was impossible to achieve with conventional production technologies. FDA approved plastics are used for the airways. Internal BMS with balancing, over- current, under-voltage and temperature protection.ĪirBuddy holds the CE, FCC, C-Tick, UN38.3 (battery), EN250 (regulator), various IEC, EMC, RoHS, C-Tick, UL (charger) and UN Packaging Approval (DG packaging). LiFePO4 battery LiFePO4 cells provide optimal balance of safety, high power and long life span (over 80% of its original capacity even after 1500 cycles). Made from strong polyurethane for abrasion and kink resistance. Recoil hose Recoil hose stays organised, keeps AirBuddy at a closer perimeter to the diver and acts like a suspension to smoothen out any tugging caused by swell or your swimming.
Switch Turn AirBuddy ON and OFF with a detachable magnetic key in order to prevent tampering by anyone other than the diver. Al2O3 cylinder hard coat reduces wear and prolongs piston life. Our water- cooled, oilless, reciprocating compressor delivers air at 75 lpm (2.65 cfm). Notification Underwater siren alerts the diver(s) to ascend about 10 minutes before the battery depletes, after about 55 min of diving time.Ĭompressor World's most powerful compressor in its weight and size category. It can provide about 4-5 breaths at depth to about 12-15 breaths close to the surface for a safe ascent or until you reach for an egressor.
On water Capsize protection to about 110 degree tilt with the weight mass in the lower section acting as a keel and a position sensor to minimise the risk of water ingress.Īir 16L compressed air inside the float prevents immediate loss of air supply in case of an emergency. To change the set-up, simply plug-in either one "Single Diver Hose" or two "Buddy Diver Hoses" to the float. Unlike some other recreational SSBA units on the market, any AirBuddy can be used by one or two divers. One or two divers Share the fun, share the load, share the costs.
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