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There is a standard lug nut sized PSI gauge on the Razor valve/regulator, so that it can be checked before putting the belt on and by a buddy during the dive.
As an option the diver can choose to add the Zeagle slimline PSI gauge on a 12" hose if constant monitoring is prefered.
We recommend training with the product before diving, and also diving a complete tank, about 12 dives, in safe confined water prior to going out deeper.
I can tell when the Ascent is low on air before the last dive, as it fills slower, but it's possible that a diver might be distracted and not notice. It is also recommended to keep track of how many dives you have made with a freedive computer. When on the last half of the tank especially, it is wise to partially fill the BC on the way down, much like a scuba diver does, rather than wait until the deepest part of the dive. If a diver should find the tank unable to fill the BC to establish neutral buoyancy, the dive should be aborted, ascending while still fresh on the breathhold.
Proper weighting is very important for efficient and safe diving with the Ascent BC Belt, as it is with standard freediving. The Ascent is only about 1.5 to 2 lbs more negative than a standard freediving weightbelt. We recommend divers never over-weight their BC belts, and not dive beyond their depth or time limitations.
There are many excellent freediving training facilities around the world, and many of them will be among the first to train and sell the Zeagle Ascent BC Belts.
Thanks for your comments.
Chad
There is a standard lug nut sized PSI gauge on the Razor valve/regulator, so that it can be checked before putting the belt on and by a buddy during the dive.
As an option the diver can choose to add the Zeagle slimline PSI gauge on a 12" hose if constant monitoring is prefered.
We recommend training with the product before diving, and also diving a complete tank, about 12 dives, in safe confined water prior to going out deeper.
I can tell when the Ascent is low on air before the last dive, as it fills slower, but it's possible that a diver might be distracted and not notice. It is also recommended to keep track of how many dives you have made with a freedive computer. When on the last half of the tank especially, it is wise to partially fill the BC on the way down, much like a scuba diver does, rather than wait until the deepest part of the dive. If a diver should find the tank unable to fill the BC to establish neutral buoyancy, the dive should be aborted, ascending while still fresh on the breathhold.
Proper weighting is very important for efficient and safe diving with the Ascent BC Belt, as it is with standard freediving. The Ascent is only about 1.5 to 2 lbs more negative than a standard freediving weightbelt. We recommend divers never over-weight their BC belts, and not dive beyond their depth or time limitations.
There are many excellent freediving training facilities around the world, and many of them will be among the first to train and sell the Zeagle Ascent BC Belts.
Thanks for your comments.
Chad
