Description
Have a look at our dealer map here to find Nemo near you.
Who can participate in Nemo Diving?
WARNING: Nemo uses strong magnets. Magnets may interfere with pacemakers or medical implants. It is advised that persons with pacemakers or medical implants do not use Nemo. Persons with pacemakers or medical implants must stay back at least 2 feet from the Nemo main body at all times.
Prior to Nemo Diving, ALL Users must:
- Read and understand the Nemo Owner’s – Users Manual
- Complete the Nemo Fitness to Dive Evaluation
- Complete the Nemo Online Dive Training Course
All Users must be able to:
- Swim 200 yards without stopping, without a time limit
- Tread water for 10 minutes continuously
Age Limits:
- Users must be 8 years of age or older to Nemo dive, but are restricted to diving in a swimming pool only, in water shallow enough so that they can stand with their head above the surface of the water.
- Users must be 10 years of age or older to dive outside of the pool.
- Users under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian supervision at all times.
Limited Warranty
Nemo comes with a One Year Limited Warranty. Click the link to read more.
International Shipment Fees
International orders (outside of the US) will be subject to the customs and duty fees of the country where your shipping address is located. You (the buyer) will be responsible for all customs and duty fees associated with importing to the country where your shipping address is located. Learn more about shipping & returns.
Support
To register your Nemo, schedule service, for help with troubleshooting, or to order replacement parts, you can always visit diveblu3.com/support or email us at [email protected]. We are here to help!
Nemo Accessories
On this page you can select your extra batteries. You may need some more gear for your Nemo Diving kit.
Here’s a few additional items that are useful for Nemo Diving. Make sure to always check back here for fun, new accessories!
Here’s a few additional items that are useful for Nemo Diving. Make sure to always check back here for fun, new accessories!
- Nokta PulseDive Underwater Metal Detector: Hunt for Treasure using Nemo and your Pulse Dive.
- OTS Spectrum Full Face Mask: The Spectrum Full Face Mask can be used to eliminate the bite down mouthpiece of the Nemo Smart Reg™.
- SEAC Nylon Buckle Rubber Belt: Weight belts are used to achieve neutral buoyancy underwater. This weight belt is comfortable and durable. Learn how to properly use a weight belt while Nemo Diving in the Nemo Online Dive Training Course.
- Mouthpiece Cover: This mouthpiece cover will help protect the mouthpiece on your Smart Reg during storage and transportation.
- Spare Air®: The smallest redundant SCUBA system available with enough air to get you to the surface in an out-of-air situation.
Looking to go deeper than 10 feet?
Nomad is extremely user-friendly and portable designed for a depth of 30 feet. You can even fly with it! Travel around and explore the underwater world with Nomad, hassle free. Pre-Order Nomad here and dive to 30 feet.
Tae Hoon Kwon (verified owner) –
I ordered from South Korea for underwater metal detection. It’s a really good product. This portable system relieves stress on heavy scuba diving equipment. Please refer to the video below for my review:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXEJk78ipc&t=1013s
Charles P. (verified owner) –
Have only used it a couple of times, but it is just right for what I purchased it for. I have a man-made pond in our back yard (about 7 feet deep at its deepest) and I wanted something that would allow me to stay under water while I clean the pond liner. Had to buy a weight belt so I could stay near the bottom easier as I scrubbed the liner. Very happy with the purchase so far.
Seth (verified owner) –
I’ve been considering this purchase for about 1.5 years. I’ve watched many videos on this product, and similar products and recently decided on the Nemo for my situation. It is everything I expected. Excellent design and
engineering from the product, to the backpack, and even shipping methods. This is one well thought out product. I spent almost an hour in the water this weekend. Buyers should plan to spend a 4-6 hours going through the online training program, practicing assembly at home, and finding a pool to practice basic diving skills. You will be pleased you spent the time getting to know the product once to get into open waters.
BLU3 –
Hi Seth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review.
Todd Etzweiler (verified owner) –
BLU3 –
Hello Todd,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We really appreciate your business.
peter onsea (verified owner) –
Top product. Arrived quickly. Only down point is the bill from fedex. More than 25% added to the purchase price. 250€ on top off the original 850€ is a bit much…
BLU3 –
Hello Peter,
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review.
Maimoune Ghorab (verified owner) –
Bonjour,super produit, je me régale,une équipe au top et à l écoute se qui est rare de nos jours. Je recommande à 10000%.merci
BLU3 –
Bonjour Maimoune,
Merci pour la critique 5 étoiles. L’équipe BLU3 est ravie que vous soyez satisfait de vos achats Nemo.
Gary Goodnough (verified owner) –
Buying this was a breeze and shipped in a very timely manner. I had taken the course months ahead of time, knowing full well I was going to own the Blu 3 Nemo. When I received it I read the manual fully and set up was as easy as everyone said it was. It has opened a whole new way to enjoy the water. Great time had every time I use it. I am going to have to but one for my wife now. Thanks for the professional service.
Gary
BLU3 –
Hello Gary,
Thank you so much for the positive review. We’re happy that you’re happy!
Franz (verified owner) –
BLU3 –
Hello Franz,
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review.
Robin T. (verified owner) –
Wonderful company to do business with
BLU3 –
Hi Robin,
The team here at BLU3 is thrilled to receive such a great rating, thank you.
Juan Rodas (verified owner) –
Good product
BLU3 –
Hello Juan,
Thank you for the 5-star rating.
ZHI-NAN LIU (verified owner) –
GOOD
George Laws Jr (verified owner) –
Shipping was fast, so far so good, just waiting for warmer water so we can thoroughly evaluate the product
Daniel Andrzejewski (verified owner) –
No issues
Tim Q. (verified owner) –
Just got back from Mexico where I used Nemo many times and really enjoyed it. After being used to breathing in the pool and towards the surface it took a little getting used to breathing in deeper water as it seemed I trying to breath faster than pump was providing air. Or maybe it was pumping the same amount of air at the surface but after being compressed under water the lower volume made it feel like less air. Either way after I started breathing at the same speed as Nemo it felt very natural and more than enough air. Battery time seemed as advertised or slightly longer. Only timed my dive one time and battery lasted an hour or so. Seemed to last longer on other dives.
I also supervised my older kids using it in the shallow pool after warning them about the dangers of compressed air and never to hold their breath. I went through one of my three batteries a day just in the pool with them using it.
Backpack had a little extra room to carry small weights and belt and was comfortable transporting through the airport on my back. And backpack fit loosely in the airplane overhead compartment.
Eduardo P. (verified owner) –
Great product fast shipping haven’t tried it to cold have to wait the 4 stars I was trying it out (fitting it) I’m a big guy harness is to small if I go up a couple of lb before summer that thing won’t clip on lol I’ll post more after use thanks.
marc hirsh (verified owner) –
Love it, thanks guys…
David Hubbard (verified owner) –
This is an amazing product and the training class that you take was extremely helpful it shows everything to prepare yourself to be as safe as possible. Thank you for providing such a helpful tool with my purchase I would love more instruction classes if there would ever be anything else to explain. Highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in a BLU3
BLU3 –
Hi David,
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review. Online training specifically for Nemo is available for free at diveblu3.teachable.com.
Steve B –
Every video I watched about BLU3 NEMO,
was Outstandingly Positive. That is why I decided to buy one. It is everything they said it was!!! Customer service is Outstanding!! Very prompt replies to any questions I had. This is Perfect for Metal Decking in rivers or shallow lakes. It sure beats my full Scuba gear for this. Almost all detecting underwater is less than 10 ft anyway. No other device on the market even come close to this product. AAAAAA++++++
BLU3 –
Hello Steve,
Thank you so much for this great 5-star review. We really appreciate your business and helping to share the word about BLU3 and Nemo.
Gabriel Garcia (verified owner) –
I have had my eyes on the Nemo for a while after seeing Michael Oliver on youtube, it seemed like a very practical machine because of its size and weight. I have my scuba diving license and I know first hand what a pain it is to carry your diving gear down to a beach or to a unique hidden spot and I am not a fan of it. When I got the Blu3 Nemo I was not sure how good it would be. It came with a nice backpack and was pretty strait forward setting it up. I tried it in a pool first so I could get a feel for it. Then I went to my local lake and did some underwater metal detecting. It was so it easy to carry it down to the swim hole I was going to metal detect in and only took a few minutes to set up. Only difference I noticed was that I had to breath in a bit more than a regular scuba tank so I could activate air delivery system, but after a few minutes I did not even notice this, I was under water for about 35 minutes the first time and had not issues. Plenty of battery left. Look forward to using it more in the summer.
BLU3 –
Hello Gabriel,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Gary Elliott –
I live in England how do I get a hold of one that can be used in this country
BLU3 –
Hello Gary,
We ship factory direct to England and to over 70 countries you can calculate shipping during checkout at (“https://www.diveblu3.com/shop/”). You can also find our dealer map here (“https://www.diveblu3.com/dealer-locator/”). If you need any assistance with shipping please contact us at [email protected].
J. Walsh (verified owner) –
Great fun.
BLU3 –
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.
Michael B. (verified owner) –
The Nemo arrived as promised without a problem considering it had to travel from Florida to Ontario and make it through customs. I haven’t tried the system yet because of the season we are in but it is made of quality materials and comes equipped
with a well made backpack for transporting all the gear.
BLU3 –
Hi Michael,
The team here at BLU3 is thrilled to receive such a great rating, thank you.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great product, good communication, quick shipping to the Netherlands.
Love it…..recommend it….. waiting for summer now.
BLU3 –
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a rating, your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers.
Dimitar Peev (verified owner) –
The Blu3 Nemo is AMAZING AND SUPERB Quality Product!
I use it in this Hot Summer and give me Few Hours of Underwater Enjoyment. Looking Forward for Many More to Come.
Highly Recommended to Anyone Looking for the BEST Portable Hookah Dive System on the Market.
Also Blu3 Nemo Team have 5 Star Costumer Service.
Thank You and Best Regards,
Dimitar
BLU3 –
Hi Dimitar,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
We bought this for our son in Hong Kong. He really enjoyed using it although it has been difficult for him to do so with the rules of Covid-19 at present. He looks forward to being able to use it more regularly.
Marcus Gross (verified owner) –
This device is cleverly done, materials and construction are reasonable and of good quality.
But……, even for an experienced scuba diver like I am the noise and the hammering airflow of the compressor destroys almost every fun, I think a beginner will even get scared by that.
If I had known about that I think I would not have bought it, sorry!
In my opinion you definitely should find and use a different type of compressor, otherwise I can’t image you will have big success with this product
Best Regards,
Marcus
BLU3 –
Hi Marcus,
We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We design and manufacture our own compressor and take a lot of pride in its design. Our compressor is specifically designed for diving. We have shipped Nemo to over 50 countries in 2020 and continue to receive positive feedback. Your feedback means a lot and we will continue to improve Nemo.
Chookun (verified owner) –
Hello, I am a treasure hunter from Japan and I have recently purchased the Nemo which has allowed me to do underwater explorations I had not been able to previously. The Nemo has become an indispensable part of my equipment as I use it in not only the sea, but in rivers as well and would like to purchase an additional one to explore with my friends as well.
BLU3 –
Hello,
Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate you being a customer. We’re here for you anytime.
Peter (verified owner) –
Great innovative product. Loved it!!!
BLU3 –
Hi Peter,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.
Nadja Schulz (verified owner) –
Ich habe die Full Face-Mask dazugekauft. Bei der erfolglosen Montage des Nemo-Mundstücks an die Maske bin ich in der Innenseite der Maske nur ein kleinwenig abgerutscht. Dabei ist leider das rechte Plastik-Innenteil für die Kommunikation von seinem Kleber abgegangen. Wäre es aus einem Stück gewesen, hätte es gehalten…
Wäre e möglich, dass Ihr mir das kostenlos repariert oder eine neue schickt?
Ich habe bislang meine alte Maske genommen und leider erst jetzt festgestellt, dass sie völlig ausreicht. Am liebsten würde ich die Maske zurückgeben…
Geht das?
Für Euer Feedback bin Euch dankbar!
Liebe Grüße
Nadja Schulz
Alison Walker –
Disappointed it was opened by CA supplier and I didn’t receive my full refund due to exchange rate. I’m out almost $123.00cad!! I’ll msge David
BLU3 –
Hi Alison,
Thank you so much for this 4-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We will reach out directly and issue a refund for the exchange rate difference.
BRIAN SWEENEY (verified owner) –
The chest strap barely fits me, Unfortunately it wont fit at all when wearing a wet suit.
BLU3 –
Hi Brian,
Thanks so much for the great review!
Sorry about the inconvenience with your harness. We can send you an extension right away. We will send you an email!
Thank you,
BLU3 Team
Bruce (verified owner) –
BLU3 –
Hi Bruce,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating.”
Denis (verified owner) –
Hi,
I am very satisfied
my nemo works fine
I would have liked a longer autonomy / for the battery
But it is okay
just a bad mark / for the charger connectors
they are to the US standard /
and does not work on European sockets
(you should offer them as an option / or give a reference to buy them online)
once this problem solved
I was finally able to try nemo = it’s great
light, easy to carry / for those who want to dive
in shallow water / there is nothing better
Denis
BLU3 –
Hi Danis,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. We now stock international plugs type C, G, and I. Message us directly at [email protected] if you need an international plug. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
Alex Luce (verified owner) –
This system is outstanding!
BLU3 –
Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!
Halil Cansiz (verified owner) –
I loved it, however since I am using ?t to clean bottom of my 40 ft sailboat I could use 6 ft more tubing. since vertical drop wil? not be more than 9 feet can I a?d 6 more feet to my tube? or do you have 12 to 14 feet tubing I can purchase? Best regards.
BLU3 –
Hello Halil
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating – it’s much appreciated!. Follow us at diveblu3.com we will have Nomad out in late 2021 that will have a longer hose.
Bart T. (verified owner) –
BLU3 –
Hello Bart,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating!
Travis Manabe (verified owner) –
Super awesome product. Only one thing i had to work loose was the connector to the battery on the unit itself. Ran into my shipment being lost and contacted Nemo and i got my product in 3 days. I have to thank David for that awesome customer service.
I would recommend this product to anyone that wants to have the best hooka dive system out there!
Thank you Blu3 Nemo.
Mahalo,
Travis
BLU3 –
Hi Travis,
Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate you being a customer. We’re here for you anytime
L.T. Graaf van de (verified owner) –
Zoals ik het zag op YouTube, prachtig apparaat, wat ik bestelde is ook geleverd en binnen een zeer korte tijd.
Ik ben er blij mee, en maak ook reclame hier voor.
BLU3 –
Heel erg bedankt voor deze beoordeling. We stellen het erg op prijs dat je klant bent. Wij staan altijd voor u klaar
Francesc josep Garcia broceño (verified owner) –
BLU3 –
Hello Francesc,
Thank you for the 5 star rating.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Works as advertised super convincing and easy to use. Highly recommend price could be lower but I understand this in new tech so you have to pay.
BLU3 –
We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We do offer financing through PayPal or Affirm.
Welsh Tucker (verified owner) –
This device is pretty awesome. I bought since I frequently do shore dives and although the hose is 10ft, it’s more than you would expect. First time taking it out, there were 2-3 ft waves and the device seemed to hold up perfectly. I took it out for 45min and still had 1/3 battery remaining! Nemo is also very light weight and is as easy as carrying a beach chair. Customer service has also been excellent and they respond quickly. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and this product is super innovative and costs less than an iPhone. Check out my Instagram as I will also be adding more underwater videos using the Blu3 Nemo: @welshtucker
BLU3 –
Hi Welsh,
Thank you so much for this great 5-star review. We really appreciate your business and helping to share the word about Nemo.
Robert (verified owner) –
I am a diver that dives every day. I am mostly in marina’s and canals finding phones, wallets, keys, boat parts, glasses and anything else folks lose in the water and I retrieve them. I have a Shock Alert and underwater metal detectors and this system is awesome for a 5 minute dive to grab something in the muck. I am 63 and my tanks are getting heavy to lug around. I love this light system and it has really helped me out. I am #scubadetector on Facebook.
David Cosby –
I love it! I thought that the battery would only hold a charge for an hour, but so far my record has been 1 hour and 48 minutes working under the boat and it was still pumping out plenty of air. Now I can clean the bottom of the boat in 1/5 of the time that it used to take.
Jody Vining –
As someone who has used various surface supplied air systems over the decades – this thing blew me away.
The compact, portable size makes all the difference. Not having it take up half the boat is a big deal, and opens the door to more frequent and more spontaneous dives with the rig. Also – the noise –
Or lack thereof – is amazing. I’m not missing the sound of that gas engine whirring away constantly.
Overall this thing is a huge win. They did an incredible job on the design. It’s obvious tons of thought went in to this product and I couldn’t be happier.
Gary Heckman (verified owner) –
I tried my Nemo out last evening for the first time. Every breath i took It made a TERRIBLE vibriating noise . Is this common in all the nemos ?
Gary Heckman
Craig Johnson (verified owner) –
Absolutely an incredible invention. I have not had quite enough experience yet to honestly evaluate it, but I wish I owned the patient.
Richard Muller (verified owner) –
Good but no warning when the batteries die so no battery no air.
Jan Harzem (verified owner) –
Easy to use and very compact
Michael Doyle (verified owner) –
Fabulous product! Thanks for the great experience!
Christopher Wenner (verified owner) –
I’m amazed at how easy it is to breath under water.great technology I don’t feel any pull from the hose even when I’m taking video through weeds at the lake.every time I’m out useing the Blu I get alot of interest.i could probably sell alot of these.very satisfied thanks so much.my order was here the following week.
Richard S. (verified owner) –
Robert Meyers (verified owner) –
Love it; works great
David S. (verified owner) –
This thing is awesome!! Very simple & light weight. Perfect for my application ?
Bruno Bellanger (verified owner) –
James Burrell (verified owner) –
Fantastic product, very helpful and dedicated team. Thanks
Trinkl Florian (verified owner) –
Very useful and a lot of fun
Terry (verified owner) –
Love the weight and portability
LIOR MAROM (verified owner) –
Susan Hofstra (verified owner) –
I love thats it so compact and I can pretty much take it anywhere.
Allen Hogue (verified owner) –
Everything worked great, my only complaint is for them to educate the purchaser that when you order two batteries that the for some reason the chargers are married to a single battery and that you cant charge multiple batteries with one charger. First time I took it out i could only use one battery as the charger would only charge one and not the other. Other than that had a great time and would recommend to others.
jaouad makhlouf (verified owner) –
Sharee (verified owner) –
First dive went awesome stayed in a small swimming hole and adjusted wet weight belt for different wet/dry suits. The Nemo seems nicely thought out and built well. The online training that was procured covered everything you need to know to use Nemo safely. The only thing I would have liked to see is a 15 to 20 foot dive depth to meet my needs better. Will definitely recommend to others. Thanks Blu3.
Arash Repac (verified owner) –
Purchased two units, one of them arrived broken. The other one had bad wire connection, so water got in! Took pictures and videos of everything :-((( Then I saw a Divebuddy, which is better in every sense! All parts are better quality! Only 2 things that are better on Blu3, is the promotional videos and the nice design of the device. Customer service reacted immediately to my complaint, so let’s see the outcome. Sorry for this negative post, but I truly believe that with few upgrades, Blu3 can be a truly amazing device (just look at a Divebuddy, all the right clues are there!). Until then, I’d not recommend buying a Blu3.
Sharee Rask (verified owner) –
Did my first dive with Nemo this weekend. So far so good. I stayed in a small swimming hole so I could figure out how much weight I needed while wearing my dry suit, wet suit and swim suit. The Nemo seems well thought out and easy to use. Blu3 does an awesome job taking you through an online training course to prepare any level user. The only change I would like to see is the ability to go 15 to 20 feet to fit my needs better. Thanks Blu3.
Ted VanCleave (verified owner) –
I took my Nemo out yesterday for the first time. I love it! I just did a shallow easy dive to get familiar with the gear. It worked great. Tons of fun. Handled well. No issues. Your online class is important and very well done. I highly recommend Nemo and I’m looking forward to getting back in the water this weekend! Thx Blu3, you’ve made diving fun again!
John Erick Battie –
The Nemo is fantastic. Not usually commented on in reviews, but the training course and videos are very thorough and excellent. Over 40 years ago I was teaching similar material in scuba classes. Use. When you first adjust the straps it feels a bit restrictive but in the water it is perfect. I would recommend the straps be a bit longer. As I am a big guy they were almost too small. When you first try it out you feel the pump supply the air with a brrrrrrrrr sound. But you get used to that quickly and in the marina it is not noticeable at all with all the other sounds around. The air supply is very smooth and enjoyable. I used Nemo when I was cleaning the propeller on my sail boat. I bought Nemo basically for that purpose, instead of gearing up with scuba to clean the propeller off of barnacles and mussels. It surpassed my expectations. I will get the protective cover as I can see a need for it after my first outing with Nemo cleaning the propeller. What a great device. It has been a while since I have been this excited about anything I’ve bought. My wife was impressed with my comments. The battery lasts longer than I expected based the rated time limit. As one of the other reviewer commented, after one use I would definitely buy it again. And I am considering a second for my wife and son. By the way I am 66.
Joshua Dent (verified owner) –
The Nemo is absolutely amazing! I’ve been looking at dive hookah systems for a while now. The gas powered options are expensive and bulky and other battery powered models I’ve looked at have some other draw backs. The Nemo checks all the boxes for me and I’m very impressed with this little system. I use mine for metal detecting in the deep trough at my local beaches. I wasn’t sure if 10′ feet was really going to be deep enough to get down to the bottom but, it was even at high tide. Talk about looks at the beach, people that have never seen anything like this watch in wonder as Nemo floats by. Only to be surprised as I surface to get my barring before diving back down. So what’s it like using Nemo? On the inhale you can hear Nemo’s compressor run. It sounds like a little machine gun or maybe the government printing press printing out those stimulus checks…brrrrrrrrr. While inhaling you can feel the air supply having a pulsation feeling as the compressor runs. The stated battery run time from my experience is not limited to 1 hour. I was getting 1 hour 45 minutes on a single battery. From my understanding a scuba tank lasts about 1 hour and a little longer if you control your breathing in comparison. Nemo bridges the gap between snorkeling and scuba. Now that I’ve used my Nemo would I buy it again if I had to do it all over again? Yes, I would and I’m going to be buying my wife one in the near future as well.
Joseph Waltenbaugh –
I have only used the NEMO in the swimming pool at the YMCA to familiarize myself with it, and it functions perfectly. I then booked a vacation to St. Thomas/St. John, specifically to use the NEMO for shallow water reef diving, but I never made it there. Tornados and a severe weather system shut down the southeast US, stranding me in the Charlotte airport. As it turned out, they couldn’t get me to St. Thomas, and they turned around and flew me back to Pittsburgh. I didn’t get to dive with the NEMO, but I had a lot of experience carrying the unit around the airport for 14 hours. As such, I can offer some advice about traveling with it.
Rather than lug it around in its backpack (after 14 hours, it would have become a load), I purchased an iFLY 18-inch Upright – Fibertech Kids suitcase from Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/iFLY-Hardside-Kids-Fibertech-Luggage-18-Mint/918173153?selected=true). It makes the perfect travel case for the NEMO. The unit fits snuggly into it, and the case is small enough to fit under the seat of your standard airline seat. With the wheels and the telescoping handle, it’s perfect for air travel. I keep the inflatable ring, charging cord, and my neoprene weight belt (without the weights) in the storage side of the case. The snorkel is a little too long to fit, so I pack that in my larger checked suitcase along with the weights, mask, fins, and NEMO backpack. (I’ll use the backpack when transporting the unit to the dive site.)
To secure the unit inside the suitcase so it doesn’t slide around, and so you can sit the case on any side without the unit moving around inside, I installed a web strap with a clip that I pass around the metal tubes lining one side of the suitcase, the tubes through which the retractable handle slides. Using this strap, I can securely fix the unit inside the case, tying it to the metal tubes. (Installing the strap requires cutting two slits in the lining. I applied duct tape to the lining first before cutting the slits to keep the material from fraying.) I also inserted a small piece of foam padding at the end where the NEMO rests against the suitcase and on the other end to keep it from sliding forward. The harness, regulator, and air hose, I coil inside the suitcase beside the unit.
Since the lithium battery is installed in the unit, you could put the NEMO in your checked bag (or check this small kid-sized bag), but the TSA is going to open the bag and take a look at the unit. They will also pull it out and inspect it, swabbing it for explosive residue. I prefer to be there with them when they do this so I can be sure it is strapped in properly when they are finished; therefore, I take it as a carry-on through the TSA checkpoint. It didn’t take them long to do their inspection, and I even alerted them about it when I placed it on the belt. Regardless of whether you say anything or not, they are going to open the bag once it passes through the X-ray machine because, let’s face it, it looks like a bomb in the suitcase! After you get it through the TSA checkpoint, you can always gate-check it if you don’t want to carry it. They forced me to gate-check it on my return flight to Pittsburgh, even though it is tiny and fits under the seat, but I was too tired to argue with them after 14 hours in the airport. I also feel better carrying the unit with me rather than trusting the airline people to be gentle with it as a checked bag. After all, it needs to be functioning properly to deliver air to me when I’m submerged.
I’ll be taking a cruise in April that will stop in Grand Cayman and Cozumel, so I will get to use the NEMO at Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto on Cayman and another spot I’m familiar with in Cozumel.
I’ve posted pictures of the NEMO inside the suitcase at http://www.waltenbaugh.net/nemo.htm.
John bloom –
Blu3,
Nemo has been a hit with me, my family and all who have tried it so far. I bought several units to try for a family vacation. This summer. We have so far taken then to a 12′ indoor pool. The aquatics director tried it and loved it, we brought a freind who has never been to the ocean, or snorkled or scuba’d. He watch the very well designed training and we then hooked him up. He jumped in a stayed under for over 40 minutes in one session, playing with my kids. I am a big guy and blow thru a tank scuba diving in 25min. I was able to swim at the bottom of the pool ( with weights) for an hour chasing after coins and pool dive toys with my kids and freind. My wife likes the carry bags, as it holds battery, mask, weight belt, camera, dive socks, suntan lotion ,and you have cool outside straps for fins. We found we can pack two nemos and stuff in 1 x carry on so now we have 1 set aside as as our go bag for trips. We are awaiting to go to the caymans to explore the ocean. Oh btw they are quiet in a pool. With every one else talking and outside noise, the little back ground sound from each unit is not noticed. I just recently took to outdoor pool at out condo in fl with a bunch of seniors. No one complained about noise, and all want to borrow the 2 units I am now keeping in my condo for their kids to play with.
Justin Lammers –
Blu3 Nemo has been incredibly valuable in search and recovery of aquatic treasure & lost items. My friends and I have Blu3 Nemos that we use for uncovering prehistoric fossils in central florida. We have found Mammoth bones and Megalodon Shark teeth thanks to Nemo. Nemo is way easier to use than tank based scuba gear and much lighter weight. That has prove very useful in remote areas where we dive. What I love about Nemo is I’m not being dependent on dive shops to fill tanks. Battery lasts at least an hour in my tests even with some newer divers. I simply can charge my batteries at home and go out diving whenever I want! The unit is so compact I even can carry it in kayaks and paddle boards. Excellent rig for Lobstering in the Florida Keys or Bahamas. Also a great rig for teaching kids diving skill basics in the pool. I like that the pump can only be turned on/off by the diver. This unit was designed with safety and quality in mind & it shows. Excellent product for the money and will likely buy more from this company.
Michael Limosani –
I originally purchased my nemo dive device during their kickstarter campaign. Since the beginning I have been more than impressed with the company and their team. They had consistently kept backers updated about their product and once it came time to ship boy did Nemo impress. The device far exceeded my expectations, and worked better than I expected. The nemo device is simple to use, with dive times lasting well over an hour. I am very thankful I purchased their buddy pack as it has been extremely fun to dive with friends. These devices are very compact, lightweight, and easy to travel with. I fit both of mine in a carry on bag and transported them on the plane with ease. My first few dives with Nemo absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. I cannot wait to see what team Blu3 has instore in the future. After diving with Nemo vacationing will never be same so many endless possibilities. I cannot wait to share my experience with friends and family in the coming summer months. I highly recommend the nemo device if you are interested in learning to dive or already enjoy diving.
david goldhill –
I bought NEMO so I could dive under my boat in the Mediterranean. I had SCUBA kit but found it difficult to get bottles refilled. Then my air cylinder needed to be pressure tested and that proved almost impossible. NEMO is the perfect solution for me. I only need to dive to 2 metres to clean the hull and change anodes. So far I have only used NEMO in a swimming pool. I am looking forward to using it later this year when I take it out to my boat in Greece.
Michael Oliver –
G,day BLU3 ?
I’ve used a variety of hookah systems and have to say NEMO has been Alot of fun due to its light weight compact travel friendly design and almost silent system allows me to take NEMO anywhere. NEMO has already helped me reunite 3 people with their lost wedding rings. Your welcome to see me diving with NEMO on my YouTube channel: Michael Oliver. Overall I’m happy with my purchase and gave 4 stars, I’ll give 5 stars for a 10 metre hookah I hope to see BLU3 Roll out in the future. See you on the next hunt