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Underwater Scooter

Underwater Scooter

Boots not required.

• Advanced Multi-Flex compact design

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• Thrust Channel Technology

• Maximum propulsion and comfort

• Soft comfortable open-heel foot pocket with adjustable silicone strap

• Travel friendly

Compact Snorkeling Fin

Boots not required.

• Travel-friendly short blade design

• Soft comfortable open-heel foot pocket with adjustable silicone strap

• Enhanced rib design and multi-compound blade for extra power

Aqua Shoe

• Great for beach, pool, boats or any watersports activity

• Quick-drying jersey and mesh upper

• Quick-adjust pull lace closure system

• Easy slip-on

Adult Youth

Fabric: Nylon (210 Denier), PU coated

Dimension: 37.5 x 59.1 in 95 x 150 cm

Buoyancy: 12.0 lbs / 5.4 kg

• High-visibility yellow air cell

Fabric: Nylon (210 Denier), PU coated

• Quick-release buckles on back and crotch strap

• 6” inflator valve for easy operation

• Compact for easy storage during travel

23.0 lbs / 10.4 kg

BUNGEE STRAP

3D SYNQ Technology

TUSA has developed a unique Fitting Ring that has been built into the Mask Skirt. This technology enables the Mask Skirt to mold to all face shapes providing the ideal fit, seal, and underwater experience.

Swift Buckle 3D

TUSA has designed the perfect buckle and mask strap. The NEW low profile buckle is slim and light weight. The easy adjustment buckle and strap is silent and effortless when making adjustments.

Freedom Technology

Freedom Technology is a set of four (4) technologies to enhance fit and performance exclusive to TUSA. Freedom model masks feature a dimpled skirt surface with varied silicone thicknesses and stability ridges in addition to a proprietary low-friction skirt surface on the fitting line.

Freedom Technology with Fit II

Freedom Technology is a set of technologies to enhance fit and performance exclusive to TUSA. Freedom model masks feature a dimpled skirt surface with varied silicone thicknesses and stability ridges in addition to a proprietary low-friction skirt surface on the fitting line. The new Fit II technology adds strength and rigidness to the skirt for use in tough environments.

TRI-MIX Frame

Three (3) distinct layers combined to produce one superior frame structure. Polyurethane (PuRiMaX) material bumper protection and a cross-beam metal frame structure combined with the superior toughness of the polycarbonate frame bolted together to create a seriously tough mask.

UV 420 Lens Treatment

UV 420 Lens Treatment protects against harmful high-energy visible (HEV) light and its potential to damage the Retina. HEV light is not just present on sunny days, but overcast days as well. Therefore, it is extremely important to protect your eyes against UV and HEV light in all weather conditions when diving.

180 Buckle System

The buckle rotates a full 180 degrees to accommodate varying head sizes for optimum fit. The thin frame and rotation of the buckle allows the mask to be folded into a compact size.

3D Mask Strap

TUSA’s patented 3D Strap is a true three-dimensional design that snugly fits against the head’s natural curvature. The 3D strap offers unprecedented comfort and fit unlike standard flat mask straps.

Angle Strap Adjustor

The Five (5) Angle Strap Adjustor allows for a five position micro-adjustment on both the left and right sides of the mask. This enables vertical (up/down) and horizontal (left/right) pressure on the face to be delicately adjusted for the optimum fit.

Snorkels

Comfort Swivel

The Comfort Swivel adapter makes it possible to slip the mask strap into the slit with no hassles. The two-part construction allows the snorkel to rotate and can be attached in a horizontal position.

High Flow Purge

The High Flow Purge design used on TUSA snorkels offers a covered large diameter purge valve for simple, quick clearing, reducing the amount of water remaining in the mouthpiece in an instant.

Fins

Anatomic Fin Strap

The AFS is anatomically shaped to offer a balance of flexibility and control to increase comfort, power transfer and to significantly reduce heel slippage found in many standard flat fin straps.

Angled Blade Design (A.B.D.)

The Angled Blade Design accommodates for this anatomical characteristic and ensures maximum efficiency throughout the kicking cycle.

Bungee Strap

The heavy duty elastic fin strap provides easy donning and doffing of fins. The quick adjustment accommodates five (5) adjustable positions.

EZ Strap and Buckle System

TUSA’s EZ strap and Buckle System allows fins to be quickly and easily adjusted with minimal effort. Adjustment can be made while the fins are worn, allowing for a precise fit and ease of removal when necessary.

Regulators

Adjustable Control Knob

The Adjustable Control Knob designed to better control breathing resistance.

Advanced Flow System

The Advanced Flow System allows ease of air flow and makes air delivery smoother due to the curved housing structure.

Cold Water Ready

The Cold Water Ready feature enables the diver to use the regulator in water temperatures below 50° F / 10° C.

Angle Strap Adjustor with Side Hold

The Skirt Mounted Five (5) Angle Strap Adjustor allows for a five position micro-adjustment on both the left and right sides of the mask. This enables vertical (up/down) and horizontal (left/right) pressure on the face to be delicately adjusted for the optimum fit.

Anti-Reflective (A/R) Lens Treatment

TUSA’s Anti-Reflective (A/R) Lens Treatment decreases internal and external reflected light. This reduction increases light transmission to 95% resulting in significantly enhanced color, clarity, contrast and better overall vision underwater.

Corrective Lens

Corrective Lenses are offered on several styles of masks. This option allows the diver to choose right and left lens powers in both a variety of diopters for maximum flexibility and for a custom fit.

CrystalView Optical Glass

CrystalView optical glass lenses provide superior clarity, color and transmission of light over standard glass lenses used by the competition. Up to 15% of available light can be lost with a standard glass lens due to impurities and reflectivity. TUSA’s CrystalView lenses transmit up to 95% of available light to the diver for clear crisp vision. CrystalView lenses are used in all PRO models masks

Hyperdry Purge

Clearing a mask has never been easier thanks to our patented Hyperdry System. Simply breathe out through your nose and any water that has accumulated in your mask is forced out through a one-way purge valve. Once the mask is clear, the valve seals shut.

Panoramic View

Panoramic View masks feature a variety of designs offering an incredibly wide fieldof-view. Several designs incorporate minimum frame volumes, domed side-windows, reduced frame structures as well as three and four window styles for maximum vision.

Quick-Adjust Buckle System

The Quick-Adjust Buckle System incorporates a newly-designed low-profile buckle. The result is a compact, lightweight, technologically advanced mask design that can be easily and quickly adjusted for a perfect fit.

Round Edge Skirt

TUSA’s Round Edge Skirt features a proprietary round edge cross-sectionally shaped skirt. This rounded edge results in a soft fit that suppresses pressure and reduces creasing left on the face. The “planar fit, instead of linear fit” silicone skirt maintains great fit and unprecedented comfort.

UV Lens Treatment

TUSA’s UV Lens Treatment provides 100% protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Blocking of the ultraviolet spectrum (under 400nm) provides greater eye protection without sacrificing light transmission or vision.

Hyperdry Elite Dry Top

The Hyperdry Elite maintains the same superior dry performance and keeps the snorkel completely void of water by quickly and efficiently closing the float when submerged or hit by waves.

Hyperdry System

The Hyperdry System keeps the main pipe dry by ejecting water through an independent escape pipe. This unique design utilizes the angle of the snorkel pipe and the resistance of the water surface to eject water.

ForcElast Technology

A proprietary thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound precisely positioned in an advanced blade and foot pocket structure. ForcElast delivers superior propulsion, efficiency and speed even with moderate power input.

HyFlex System

Interchangeable blade system with various blades available. Perfect for travel bag.

Split Fin Technology

TUSA’s advanced split fins employ propeller fin Technology, which delivers ultra-high performance with a low amplitude rapid flutter kick. As the fin moves through the water its two wing-shaped surfaces create lift and forward propulsion.

Powered by PuRiMaX

The fin blade is made of top quality Polyurethane material that provides a quicker response to movement over rubber and plastic fins.

Vortex Generator

Multiple performance ridges positioned behind the blade vent reduce resistance, creating a smoother and more efficient kick cycle.

Teflon Coated Plate

The Teflon Coated Plate prevents “dry mouth.” Condensation forms on the brass plate adding moisture to the dry air released from scuba cylinders.

Click Spring Adjustment

The Click Spring Adjustment feature is exclusive to TUSA. It is a five (5)-position adjustment knob designed to better control breathing resistance.

Pneumatically Balanced 2nd Stage go to Page 74-75.

A balance chamber added to the regulator 2nd stage, providing equal pressure to both sides of the LP seat greatly reducing inhalation effort.

Environmentally Sealed 1st Stage

The use of a secondary diaphragm and piston sealing the 1st stage preventing contamination or freezing when the regulator is submersed in contaminated or freezing water.

Ortho-Conscious Mouth Piece

The Ortho-Conscious Mouth Piece feature prevents jaw fatigue. The ridges and flexible material allow the diver to have more control of the mouth piece and reduces tension in the jaw.

B.C.JACKETS

3D Hybrid Cubic Air Cell

The 3D Hybrid Cubic Air Cell combines the features of a wrap-around style BCJ and a back-inflation BCJ into a unique streamlined hybrid design. The air cell offers increased lift capacity over standard backinflation jackets and a more streamlined, comfortable fit underwater and on the surface.

Active Purge Assist (A.P.A.)

Exclusive to TUSA, the Active Purge Assist is a pneumatically assisted power inflator. Using a piston, the power inflator activates a stainless steel cable connected to the shoulder dump valve. The APA assures a quick response when deflating air from the BC.

Advanced Weight Loading System II (A.W.L.S. II)

The 2nd generation A.W.L.S. continues to enhance TUSA weight integrated BC jackets by incorporating an ergonomic handle grip and quick-lock feature. Release the weight cartridges with ease by simply turning the handle grip vertically 90° in either direction.

Advanced Weight Loading System III (A.W.L.S. III)

A secure single locking integrated weight system that allows you to quickly and easily secure your weight pockets.

Harness system holds weight closer to your body improving stability, comfort and control underwater.

DIVE COMPUTERS / GAUGES

4 Gas Mix

This advanced feature allows the diver to preset four individual gas mixtures (Mix 1, Mix 2, Mix 3, Mix 4) from 21-100% for easy switching during the dive.

2 Gas Mix

This feature allows the diver to preset two Nitrox gas mixtures (Mix 1 and Mix 2) for easy switching during the dive as necessary. Mix 1: 21 to 50%, Mix 2: 21 to 99%.

Altitude Smart Mode

The Altitude Smart Mode allows the computer to automatically adjust for altitude diving.

Audible Alarm

TUSA’s computers feature Audible and Visual Alarms for the most important dive data warnings. Ascent rate, maximum depth, no decompression limits, safety stop and several other key data can be set to alert the diver.

Backlit Display

Several TUSA computer instruments feature a Backlit Display for night diving or low-light situations. The bright backlight is activated by a touch of a button and the duration can be set for up to 10 seconds in length enabling the diver to view critical dive data easily and quickly.

Bluetooth ® SMART

Bluetooth ® SMART technology enables smartphones or tablets with the Diving LOG app downloaded to receive dive log data from the IQ1204 DC Solar Dive Computer via Bluetooth ®

Dual Time Display

Dual Time Display offers two time zones to be displayed simultaneously on the LCD.

Tusa Sport

Pure Silicone

Pure silicone FDA regulation compliant. (Rubber articles intended for repeated use / 21 CFR 177.2600) TUSA Sport uses pure silicone for the snorkel mouth-piece and mask skirt.

ClearVU Tempered Glass

ClearVu tempered glass lenses provide superior clarity, color, transmission of light and safety over standard glass.

EZ Strap and Buckle System

Allows masks to be quickly and easily adjusted with minimal effort. Allowing for a precise fit and ease of removal when necessary.

High Flow Purge

A large diameter purge valve for simple, quick clearing, reducing the amount of water remaining in the mouth-piece.

Hybrid Blade System (H.B.S.)

The patented Hybrid Blade System offers unparalleled propulsion, efficiency and power transfer in a multi-compound design. The H.B.S. is composed of incredibly stiff side rails and an ultra-responsive membrane blade giving unlimited kicking potential.

Sequence Exhaust Assist System

The Sequence Exhaust Assist System gives the diver less resistance when exhaling due to its unique double exhaust design. The diver experiences smooth breathing cycles reducing air consumption and fatigue.

Swivel Hose

The Swivel Hose gives maneuverability to the 2nd stage. The hose can rotate 360 degrees allowing it to move freely with the diver’s head motions.

Venturi Flow Adjustment

The Venturi Flow Adjustment allows for ease of breathing by controlling the direction of air through the mouthpiece.

Independent Harness System (I.H.S.)

The Independent Harness System isolates the BC jacket’s harness from the air cell, tightly supporting the tank even with changes in air cell inflation/deflation. The I.H.S. prevents tank slippage and eliminates any gaps between the tank and your back.

RiteTite Buckle

The RiteTite Buckle is a two (2)-position cam strap for quick and easy adjustment. While the strap is being looped through the buckle, the buckle stays in place without needing to be held. This allows for more control and stability.

Ultimate Stabilizing Harness (U.S.H.)

TUSA’s Ultimate Stabilizing Harness completely eliminates tank roll and delivers an amazing fit. The U.S.H. securely holds the air cylinder in place with optimally placed rails and brings the tank closer to the body increasing tank control while reducing weight. The Waist Support System significantly enhances comfort and fit by dispersing the weight load around the hips. The W.S.S. integrates the adjustable shoulder harness system with the rear stabilizing plate and cummerbund to effectively unload the hips while ensuring a snug fit.

Waist Support System (W.S.S.)

Free Dive Mode

The Free Dive Mode calculates dive times and surface intervals for free diving.

Optional Deep Stop

An optional safety stop on No Deco dives exceeding a depth of 80 feet.

PC Downloadable

TUSA’s PCLogbook, TUSA DataLog PC, and DiverLog Mac interfaces allow the diver to transfer complete log and profile history from the dive computer to a personal computer or upload user settings to the computer. A PC interface unit is sold separately.

Rechargeable

TUSA TC1’s built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for battery replacement, and offers up to 25 dives in diving mode and up to 3 months in standby mode.

Solar Rechargeable

Rechargeable by sunlight or indoor fluorescent light. The solar rechargeable feature eliminates the need for battery replacements.

Step-Back Feature

The Step-Back Feature allows user to navigate forward or backward through the menus.

User Replaceable Battery

Convenience and ease-of-maintenance is imperative in the design of today’s dive computer. Each of TUSA’s computers offer a user-friendly replaceable battery that can be changed on a moment’s notice using standard widely-distributed batteries.

Vibration Alarm

TUSA TC1 is equipped with Vibrating Alarm Technology. This vibration is similar to the vibration setting on most cellular telephones. The user is alerted to important dive data with several vibrations instead of an audible alarm that can distract your dive partners.

Hyperdry Elite - Dry Top

The latest innovation in dry snorkel technology utilizing an independent high buoyancy float for superior dry performance. This keeps the snorkel completely dry by quickly and efficiently closing the tube opening.

Hyperdry Semi - Dry Top

Keeps the main snorkel pipe dry by ejecting water through an independent escape pipe.

Protective Mouth-Piece Cover

Helps to maintain and extend the life of the snorkel’s mouth-piece.

Travel Friendly Blade Design

A compact blade design allows your snorkel gear to be an easy and light travel option. Giving you more flexibility when packing for your next adventure.

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