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Regardless of whether you are diving on a shallow coral reef, a deep cave or wreck, the key elements to diving are the same. Enjoying the dive is the goal and good buoyancy, proper trim, suitable weighting, efficient propulsion and integrated life support are the fundamental skills that support safe and enjoyable diving. Halcyon's Multifunction Compensator, the heart of the DIR diving system, is specifically designed to give divers a distinct advantage in these critical areas.
The Halcyon Multifunction Compensator System adjusts to every type of diving with the selection
of the proper buoyancy and weighting system. Buoyancy compensation
specifically to maximise single tank effciency is available in the Eclipse system while the Evolve and Explorer
systems offer a range of lift choices and trim characteristics for
double tank streamlining.
Weighting:
The MC System
incorporates the use of detachable and non-detachable weight. The stainless backplate
provides 3 kg of non-detachable weight evenly disbursed
across the diver's back. Alternatively, divers may choose the
aluminium backplate when additional weight is not necessary. Furthermore, the ACB weighting system now comes a range of sizes to cover different diving situations.
Trim:
The Halcyon MC System controls trim through the combination of
weight distribution and stability offered by the 5-point Secure
Harness. Removing weight from the waist not only prevents a sore
lower back, but also shifts the center of gravity up to the central
torso and facilitates a streamlined horizontal profile in the
water. Proper trim is essential to reducing swimming effort and
gas consumption, making dives easier and more enjoyable.
Propulsion:
The Halcyon MC System is designed to significantly reduce the
effort required to move through the water not only by establishing
proper trim, but also by reducing drag on the diver. Merely doubling the
surface area of one's BC results in a resistance that is four
times as great and requires nearly sixteen times more energy to
move through the water. The Halcyon MC System reduces drag by
minimizing the diver's frontal area, resulting in greater efficiency
and ease of diving.
Life Support:
The MC System provides divers with an integrated life support solution
that accommodates a variety of emergency and utility lift devices.
Signaling, lifting, and surface flotation can be stored "transparently"
within the MC Storage Pak.
The Halcyon Secure Harness
allows for infinite adjustability, providing a perfect fit for all
divers and diving systems. Men or women diving wet or dry will find
the Secure Harness is without question the most stable and well-fitted
design in the industry.
