Press Release
Liquivision Products is proud to announce the mass release of the 'Freediving' specific Liquivision Xen dive computer. Building on the proven scuba diving Xen, but with custom software for freedivers, the Freediving Xen is the world's first dive computer to incorporate detailed decompression calculations for freediving. The decompression calculations are useful both for repeated dives (for example spearfishing) as well as for single deep dives. For spearfishermen, the main utility is to inform the diver of the required surface interval before the next dive, and to check for violations of the Xen's unique variable ascent rate limit. For competition and record divers, the Xen not only provides the diver with a live calculation of the required enriched air decompression schedule after a deep dive, but the diver can use the planning function to actually plan the post-dive deco before even doing the dive. For the first time, freedivers have access to post dive decompression plans which involve nitrox mixes as well as pure oxygen-- allowing decompression to begin deeper and more safely than with pure oxygen alone.
World freediving champion and multiple world record holder Herbert Nitsch has chosen the freediving Xen for his 800ft No-Limits attempt on June 6, 2012. The Xen will be used not only for depth verification, but also for decompression purposes.
The Xen incorporates an OLED display visible in complete darkness, with a 170-degree viewing angle. This allows freedivers to read the computer during an entire dive without barely breaking the streamlined position-- making audible alarms no longer necessary. Even diving with fluid goggles the large fonts are easy to read at any depth.
The Xen decompression algorithm was developed by former world record holder Eric Fattah (current North American constant weight record holder at 104m). The Xen decompression algorithm took 12 years to develop and incorporates both the results of extensive self-experimentation as well as extensive DCS history from other top freedivers in the world. The Xen also includes three levels of conservatism, to allow for different decompression requirements based on individual preference and susceptibility to DCS.
The Freediving Xen samples and logs data 4 times per second, allowing every swimming stroke to be clearly visible in depth graphs, not only in no-fins diving, but even when diving with a monofin. The optional Xen PC interface works for both PC and Mac computers.
Anyone curious about the Xen or its decompression calculations can download a free, fully functional PC simulator which operates exactly like a real freediving Xen; allowing you to simulate any dive schedule and check to see what the computer displays. The simulator is available for download here:
Liquivision : Freediving : Xen Simulator
You can read more about the Xen here:
Liquivision : Freediving : Xen
How to interpret and operate the decompression features:
http://liquivision.com/downloads/Freedivingv2.pdf
The Freediving Xen retails for $499 and can be purchased through one of Liquivision's 200 world-wide dealers, or directly from Liquivision here:
Freediving Gear
Watch Herbert Nitsch's blog on his 800ft dive with the Freediving Xen here:
Herbert Nitsch Blog | The Deepest Man On Earth
Liquivision Products is proud to announce the mass release of the 'Freediving' specific Liquivision Xen dive computer. Building on the proven scuba diving Xen, but with custom software for freedivers, the Freediving Xen is the world's first dive computer to incorporate detailed decompression calculations for freediving. The decompression calculations are useful both for repeated dives (for example spearfishing) as well as for single deep dives. For spearfishermen, the main utility is to inform the diver of the required surface interval before the next dive, and to check for violations of the Xen's unique variable ascent rate limit. For competition and record divers, the Xen not only provides the diver with a live calculation of the required enriched air decompression schedule after a deep dive, but the diver can use the planning function to actually plan the post-dive deco before even doing the dive. For the first time, freedivers have access to post dive decompression plans which involve nitrox mixes as well as pure oxygen-- allowing decompression to begin deeper and more safely than with pure oxygen alone.
World freediving champion and multiple world record holder Herbert Nitsch has chosen the freediving Xen for his 800ft No-Limits attempt on June 6, 2012. The Xen will be used not only for depth verification, but also for decompression purposes.
The Xen incorporates an OLED display visible in complete darkness, with a 170-degree viewing angle. This allows freedivers to read the computer during an entire dive without barely breaking the streamlined position-- making audible alarms no longer necessary. Even diving with fluid goggles the large fonts are easy to read at any depth.
The Xen decompression algorithm was developed by former world record holder Eric Fattah (current North American constant weight record holder at 104m). The Xen decompression algorithm took 12 years to develop and incorporates both the results of extensive self-experimentation as well as extensive DCS history from other top freedivers in the world. The Xen also includes three levels of conservatism, to allow for different decompression requirements based on individual preference and susceptibility to DCS.
The Freediving Xen samples and logs data 4 times per second, allowing every swimming stroke to be clearly visible in depth graphs, not only in no-fins diving, but even when diving with a monofin. The optional Xen PC interface works for both PC and Mac computers.
Anyone curious about the Xen or its decompression calculations can download a free, fully functional PC simulator which operates exactly like a real freediving Xen; allowing you to simulate any dive schedule and check to see what the computer displays. The simulator is available for download here:
Liquivision : Freediving : Xen Simulator
You can read more about the Xen here:
Liquivision : Freediving : Xen
How to interpret and operate the decompression features:
http://liquivision.com/downloads/Freedivingv2.pdf
The Freediving Xen retails for $499 and can be purchased through one of Liquivision's 200 world-wide dealers, or directly from Liquivision here:
Freediving Gear
Watch Herbert Nitsch's blog on his 800ft dive with the Freediving Xen here:
Herbert Nitsch Blog | The Deepest Man On Earth
Just got the free diving software - very very nice. Without precedent I'd say.
