Nomad by BLU3 Tankless Dive System Unbox, Review & Dive off Paddleboard

[@OnlyKaerius]

I wouldn't call it the future of diving. I've been down to 183 feet, and can stay underwater for hours on my rebreather. This sort of snuba has several drawbacks, such as the surface hose easily pulling out of your mouth at the edge of its dive depth and/or by sudden waves. Also the unit itself doesn't seem to be nearly as durable or reliable as standard tank/regulator setups. It's probably a fun toy, but I can't stress this enough: don't dive without scuba training, there's several things you need to know that are literally life or death! Especially that since you can breathe underwater, if you take a full breath, and then ascend while holding that breath your lungs can rupture.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Absolutely get DIVING INSTRUCTION! Any novice using this may kill themselves.

[@ToeTag1968]

I could see some useful applications. I don't like the restriction of 30ft so wouldn't use it recreationally, but how about on a boat when you need to clean the hull or take care of a fouled prop?

[@OnlyKaerius]

@@ToeTag1968 I'd rather just use regular open circuit scuba for that, it'll be a lot less of a hassle to maneuver around and do the work with. I've done both those tasks btw(well I've cleaned windows on glass bottom boats, and cleared fouled propellers). You wouldn't even need a regular size tank for those tasks, possible exception for extensive hull cleaning. With this you'd always have to be really careful so you don't pull the unit underwater or rip the mouthpiece out of your mouth while moving around under the boat, and the direction of the hose will limit your ability to turn around freely.

[@prabirmfc]

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[@papagigo1]

Way too loud !! Notice that none of the videos have the sound of the compressor .

[@Pilot545]

Love the concept, but for $2000 I can buy a really nice SCUBA setup. If the price point was say, $1000 or a little less, they’d have a smash hit.

[@tempest9232]

I know right. This thing will run you $3,000 if you want extra batteries!

[@sammcvea1069]

Wife and I love it, don't have to put all that scuba stuff on

[@RunsWithScissors]

I agree, looked good until I saw the price, I'll just hang onto my scuba gear

[@tempest9232]

@@sammcvea1069 I think it will be totally worth it for me in the future too but when I can afford it LOL

[@acroduster]

Good scuba gear is as expensive unless your buying cheap life risking crap gear. And this thing wont have the maintenence costs associated with scuba tanks. Not to mention real and appropriate maintwnce on hoses regulators and console....... Then you will be paying for every tank fill.... Dealing with getting bad air pumped into your tank (happens a lot in countries all over the world due to little real oversight and irreputable operators no budgets etc. As a diver of over 30 years i will gladly give 3000 for such a device that weighs less than a tank alone. Ill walk down the beach while your getting your airfill dealing with trafic between the diveshop and the beach.. Ill be in the water and loving the thought of not having to carry my entire gear package back to the car nearly a half mile walk away in a wetsuit and diveboots. I think most people have a very false impression of the value of reputable well developed piece of dive equipment. Remwmber these things are life support systems! If you want to die diving crap go for it. Those of us that value our lives preffer equipment built by highly paid technical specialists with yeara of experience and dedicatio i gladly pay real dive equipment manufactures.

[@cszulu2000]

Perfect for working around the dock...

[@stevenkober2167]

we were out with you the other day with our nemos, I was jealous of your nomad!. we will be back in two weeks. hope to see you again

[@JoeOceanside]

Cool, you were at the bridge that day? Sorry I didn't get a chance to say hi

[@stevenkober2167]

@@JoeOceanside we will be back to the bridge may6-9. I am planning on doing a night dive as well can you link me to a good dive light to use?

[@JoeOceanside]

@@stevenkober2167 hi! I have been using orca torch lights

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Wow ! One of the better reviews I've seen on this product! Well done sir. I've recently purchased two Minelab metal detectors, and the Blu3 Nomad would be an excellent addition. Thanks so much for this comprehensive walk thru of such a fine product.

[@diveblu3]

We have seen so many awesome finds of people metal detecting while using Nomad. Wishing you luck on your treasure hunting adventures. Reach out if you have any questions about Nomad!

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

Great video Joe on the nomad and operations! I absolutely love mine especially for ring / lost jewelry recoveries! Well done!

[@sammcvea1069]

Hey man, you did outstanding job 👏 with the demo of this product, can't wait to get one. Thanks

[@paulmeynell8866]

Only if you are scuba trained, boat want burst lungs!

[@You2datube]

I appreciate this video and the one you did about fins, since I am planning my vacation and love to snorkel, so thank you for making them.

[@avefreetimehaver5154]

Can't wait to cave dive with this.

[@pinegd1]

Bought two. They're great.

[@diveblu3]

Love to hear that. We'd love to hear about your experience and share it with our team.

[@birispearo3448]

Wow nice video master....very intertaining video...watching here ...sending my full support...👍🤙🤙

[@denvercolorado811]

Amazing for lake diving!

[@OzzySafa]

Ah man have been waiting for this video ! dude that small wreck was dope! such beautiful marine life near you!

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks Ozzy Safa, yeah that is one of my favorite spots!

[@pacific_expat]

Great video thank you. I will be purchasing a nomad to keep at my house in the philippines, Thanks again great video

[@mark33328]

I think this is perfect for lakes and calm water but not sure it would work correctly with any significant waves or choppy water. Would love to see a review of this product in rough water.

[@maikmeier5032]

I wonder if they will offer an inflatable ring around the base and/or the dive flag/snorkel. It probably self-rightens, but will it suck in water?

[@jaliljacallen4114]

My thoughts exactly. The intake is through the flag tube so it’s hopefully raised above most of the spray but I wonder how bad it F’s up if it rolls and sucks water…

[@maikmeier5032]

@@jaliljacallen4114 I checked the website, and the pump does not get damaged if it sucks in water, but I did not see if it separates it out or pumps it down to the user.

[@danielribera2484]

@@maikmeier5032 It would be very easy to insert a double tank decanter to separate the possible water that can enter due to the action of gravity. This could go to the bottom. I would also add one more filter near the mouthpiece for possible water or dust particles; Naturally in a watertight receptacle and could go in the strap of the diver's neck so as not to hinder breathing.

[@russnlp678]

Yes, This wouldn't last 2 minutes diving in Victoria.

[@Connor-gg6hb]

Bought a used scuba tank for 100 dollars, a 1st stage regulator for 25, 2nd stage on amazon for 25, and a 100 ft air hose and adapters for 75. I can now go up to 100 ft down with my tank on the surface for $325. Since the tank is at 4000 PSI, I could theoretically go as deep as I want but (which isn't advised) but i just use it for hanging out in my pool.

[@MysticalDragon73]

thanks for the video. we are looking at something like this for work as we often work in the water but need to be below the surface. Recently we removed a piece of rebar from a construction site that got lodged in an area water feature that was a hazard for paddlers. The bottom of it was too deep for a snorkel so having something like this while we cut it would have been ideal.

[@heatherlandskron]

great video and wow cool.!! hi joe!! have a good evening. i hope all is well. cool paddleboard.!!

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks Heather, glad you liked the vid. I want to try and use the paddle board more, it's alot of fun

[@heatherlandskron]

@@JoeOceanside your welcome! it look like a alot of fun!!

[@Dom-mi2jb]

I need to dive that spot that looks amazing

[@JoseRhodeIsland]

You know where it is?

[@mattclark6482]

This seems like it would be awesome for underwater boat maintenance

[@andrewarnold7006]

Great video, in water with some chop do you have to worry about the unit flipping over? Thanks

[@vincevita6872]

Great video looks like blue heron bridge.....

[@hoochdog8093]

I'd like to see Bluetooth functionality with a dive watch to give you battery status, dive depth, water temp, time of dive, etc. The watch could give you an audible and/or haptic touch when the battery is low or if you are nearing the 30' max...or even if you drift too far from a set point. I'd buy the watch from them if they offered it as part of the bundle. I'm looking forward to purchasing two of these for my Florida dives. Excellent video!

[@javax00]

Radio singals have difficulty under water.

[@shoppersplace]

DDeep Portable Rechargeable Scuba Diving Tank Waterproof Air Compressor . Aliexpress. Would like to see a review on that one

[@danielcalabrese1100]

Your diving next to my friends Catalina sailboat! I love peanut island, loved on Singer for 7 years, great dive spot!

[@tedsmith3061]

I'm a lifetime PADI certified Advanced Open Ocean diver. This thing is pretty much just a gadget. In a protected reef or swimming pool is about the only place I'd consider safe to put your life in its hands. I think it's just a kid's swimming pool toy.

[@grahamdryden3665]

Great review. Perfect. Thank you!

[@rolandvance6663]

Was looking for info your info was great getting one and like how u also talk about safety little tank 👍🏼

[@TimberGeek]

That's super cool. If I weren't still up in New England I'd be tempted to buy one.

[@georgekariuki8614]

Great video! I like the look of the tinted mask.What brand is it? I'd like to get one exactly like yours 🤜🤛

[@chococak9046]

Where in Florida are you diving with the Nomad? Thanks for the great video!

[@agubosqui]

Hi! Any advice about cleaning it after using in salt water? Thank you!

[@DetectingTheShore]

Awesome video!! I can’t wait for our Nomad to arrive. 🤙

[@slyderace]

I've never heard of these devices! I started scuba diving last summer and most places I dive locally are less than 30 feet! If I had heard of this before buying my gear, I would've saved my money for this instead!! :P Definitely sounds cool and may still look into it for days where I don't feel like lugging my gear on trips :)

[@JoeOceanside]

Yeah it is an awesome system

[@burnsnight1]

Check out the old movies with the big helmets and hoses going to the surface. Same idea.

[@jasontownsend9460]

Stick with scuba. It’s way better than gimmicks like this.

[@user-oh1zc5ro7b]

@@jasontownsend9460 Honestly don't get why anyone would by this.

[@coleschmitz6187]

Wouldnt be saving any money....

[@NebakinezaOG]

Those are probably some of the shortest fins I have every seen lol. Nice vid

[@papagigo1]

Short fins == less coral damage.

[@justme-ej1bt]

Great Video, Thanks

[@davekenyon9582]

Great video well done

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks! You gotta try it sometime

[@danielschechter8130]

What happens when something (flying fish, turtle, reckless boater, etc.) knocks over the unit and the air intake goes under water? I wonder about the need for the bailout bottle, since a controlled emergency ascent from 30 feet is no big deal. I also wonder about the safety issues of marketing this to people not certified to scuba dive, as the safety concerns are the same. It does look like fun, but at $2,000 (without a spare battery) I'll probably stick to freediving.

[@diveblu3]

Nomad has a low center of gravity to keep it stable, and the air intake is at the top of the snorkel tube. We recommend Spare Air, although some people are very comfortable with emergency ascents from 30 feet. It's like a helmet in a way - you may not need it, but it's there when you do. If portability and convenience are important to you, Nomad will not disappoint you! By the way, we've got our (completely free) BLU3 Online Dive Training Course that is geared toward both new divers and experienced divers who are using BLU3 dive systems for the first time. The course is not just an online education but a guide for users to practice diving skills in a pool or pool-like conditions before going out for their first open water dives.

[@panzerswineflu]

Very experienced scuba divers? I don't think I've ever stayed shallower than 30 outside of the pool training. A nice overview of the system. Could see it being nice on shallow reefs but don't know about being able to fly with enough batteries. Spare air is definitely a good idea without being able to see battery when down (just saw it has a way to indicate when it's low), being out of air at 30ft would be panicky. I'd call it power assisted snorkeling

[@papagigo1]

It's good for an avid snorkeler but it's way too loud to use near beach goers.

[@andrewandrew1557]

Agree about the depth. Although considering it is sold to non-scuba divers it’s probably for the better. The limited depth would not allow anyone to get decompression sickness.

[@panzerswineflu]

@@andrewandrew1557 i agree with limiting the depth on the machine. Just found the comment about only advanced divers go below 30 feet or whatever it was weird. I think PADI basic open water is 60ft?

[@YJPS]

Awesome video!

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks David! I love the Nomad! And Nemo too!

[@JohnYT278]

Beautiful dive montage at the end! Looks like a great system

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks John!

[@julianbalenzano6432]

I just bought this thing, and there is a slight angle problem when it’s in the water. Yours is just so much more even and Straight! Any tips? Did I miss a Step?

[@JoeOceanside]

What part is angled?

[@julianbalenzano6432]

@@JoeOceanside The Entire Unit is. When I stuck it in the water it just slants too the side a bit. Yours is a up straight like it should be. Did I miss a step? Any tips?

[@robertaustinmasters8]

Very good job covering everything and making sure anyone could understand and learn how to use. I am ordering one now.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Are you SCUBA certified? If not, you really should be. Any novice with no diving experience may kill themselves quickly with this.

[@MrRossi1805]

Great Video and cool device!

[@jsEMCsquared]

Cannot wait for thunderfoot to rip this apart!!!

[@DirtFishMish]

Great first look there Joe! Keen to watch your future adventures with it, I love my little Nemo as you know.. so maybe the Nomad needs to go on my list to Santa. 😉🎅🏻 Happy diving!!

[@JoeOceanside]

Hey Mish, yeah looks like you have been making good use of Nemo. Are you able to go out to dive now? Or are the rules still strict? Yeah I'm sure there are a lot of great places to dive in Aus

[@DirtFishMish]

@@JoeOceanside still in lockdown mate, fingers crossed for some easing this week but the figures aren’t looking good. 😞 I live close to an amazing coastline for shore diving - just not quite close enough! 😅

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Very thorough and helpful. thanks.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Very neat, but I'm very skeptical about having the battery connection exposed to water.

[@williamrosella2013]

You said that is one of your favorite 'masks' --> what type is it please? I am new to scuba / snuba.. I am 54 yr old male, 5'8, wear a 3XL for my shoulder width.

[@andreimarius9695]

Wow , I see all the negativity in the comments. I'm OWD Padi certified diver, Just bought the Nomad and a spare air. I'm looking at this unit and the type of dive it allows, as an enhanced snorkeling experience and I expect the experience to be somewhere in between scuba and snorkeling. I also see a lot of comments about the safety, wtf , get the certification that blue3 ask you to do and you're ok, it is really enough for all the situation this unit can bring you in. It is expensive, I recon this , but if you like gambling, there is Chinese unit that is more affordable. Regarding the recall, at least this company made one and not let the customers risk their lives. Any particular car company has done one or more recalls, nothing bad if everything turn out to be ok and without injures. Bought tis because its compact and I can bring it with me on trips and airplane traveling. I cant do this with fully gear scuba dive. If I think of investment , than is more efficient to rent the scuba gear than bought one, so it's the same shit after all. I hope I will enjoy this unit and it will bring me satisfaction, life its about satisfaction and I bought the satisfaction not the unit.

[@viara...]

Please tell me what kind of mask you use - Mirror lens + GoPro month. Thank you!

[@rogerhummel3023]

I would love to try this new system of tankless diving.

[@JoeOceanside]

Yeah Roger, the portability is awesome, great for travel. Thanks for watching the vid, good to hear from you!

[@narrowpath2980]

Will you be able to do a test in the ocean with waves and such ?

[@toryknotts8026]

If it wasn't so darn expensive, I'd get it to help me clean my pool

[@mikewenlov55]

❤very cool and informative

[@philipdecanter644]

Awesome video. You did an excellent presentation. It was fun and you answered every question I had about the nomad. I see a nomad in my future.

[@juliespencer4904]

Great video! What are you using to video with, phone?

[@fajrinst]

It's great and I wanna know how much the price...? Please to inform me, tq

[@amsetus]

With Brownie’s THIRD LUNG you can go down more than double than Nomad, up to 65 ft. Also Brownies has been in the market for decades. I would consider Nomad if it were in the $400-$600 range.

[@JoeOceanside]

Check my other videos, i use the brownies sea-lion. They are all awesome products as Blu3 is part of Brownies marine group

[@Visuallyben]

Did you know the Founders son is the owner of BLU3 ? Same family and Brownies third lung weighs 3x more at 45lbs this is only 15lbs.

[@JoeOceanside]

@@Visuallyben they are great people. And all there products are high quality. The brownies units can dive 4 at a time, so that's why they are bigger. BLU3 units are personal dive systems

[@ppo2424]

@@tylerdills7123 50 metres, about 200feet. it is 1atm for every 10 metres with 1 atm at the surface, increase of pressure at 14lbs per 1 atm

[@sarahann530]

@@tylerdills7123 Do you always get your medical advice on Google ?

[@andyvaldez212]

Bro, Nomad had a recall in Dec of 2022.... "The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers" - consumer product safety commission. Sucked hearing this, really wanted one

[@daveahlers]

How noisy is the compressor for both the person in the water and people on shore? It seems fairly loud in the video. that was one of the reasons I've avoided the brownie gas powered compressors.

[@papagigo1]

Think about the sound of a machine-gun !!!

[@vonchef14]

Very cool 👍

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks Larry!

[@LILEE376]

I wonder if these pumps has the necessary separators, filter systems to remove all the contamination, water, oil, etc. which required for every similar system which provide breathable clean air. I am not a diver so I dont know what kind of certifications needed for this kind of equipment. I like the concept but the details are very important. Maybe in the future they will put a small temporal tank to the central unit, so the air supply would be much stable and safe. In that way the pump can be smaller and it has a safety air supply inside.

[@Gardo09PR]

How is it holding up 3 months in? I want to get it sooooo bad!

[@JoeOceanside]

Great still using it a year later

[@Gardo09PR]

@@JoeOceanside awesome! Thanks for the reply!

[@naju332]

those would be usefull to teach people swimming so they not scared of water and deepness

[@miguelsantos2372]

cool video love it i am looking for snorkeling spots in florida that i am able to go with a kayak thanks

[@rapii87]

Can i put other battery on the bag and change it at the water or do i have to be in dry land for that?

[@JoeOceanside]

You would have to change the battery on a paddleboard, boat, or shore.

[@rapii87]

Thank you for your answer. I have one more question, what about decompression sickness?

[@JoeOceanside]

Not an issue at that depth, but I would use a dive watch just to be safe

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@JoeOceanside Yes. True. But advocating for just anyone to use this is negligent. People should be certified SCUBA divers with some hours of experience before they use this. An novice jumping in with this could easily kill themselves.

[@CV-br1eu]

Correct me if im wrong but at 20-30 feet for under an hour decompression shouldn't be an issue...why need spare air? Can easily swim up 30feet in 15 seconds or so.

[@luniusbebe32]

How is the breathing down past 15 /20 ish feet ? Have u had any issues or complaints so far ? Also can i take this in airplane ?

[@archermayo9055]

Can drysuit inflator option be added?

[@itrstt66]

Is it possible to Change batteries in the water? While diving?

[@EPYCMX]

What about a buoyancy vest? Could it power one?

[@gmlg3]

What brand mask do you have? Great video!

[@robertwolfe2971]

I didn't know it had the pulsing feature when the batteries start to get low forget about the larger light lenses.just maybe bigger batteries.

[@mudlarkrelicswmudlarkshark5309]

Excellent video! Just subscribed. Very well done!

[@SONDELN-GOLDWASCHEN-BASTELN]

Nicke Video

[@monofrio6804]

Is this right off the blue heron bridge next to phill foster park?

[@JoeOceanside]

Yes

[@fullpressure7873]

Is this available in New zealand ? And how much and how and where can I get one plz ??

[@remyKhuong]

Is there any way to share with few more divers???

[@brechany]

Ok but I foresee potential problems. Swim thoughts are obviously a no go but I think there is also the real chance that when diving with a buddy (don't we always) it would be easy to get the hoses tangled together. That could be interesting.

[@diveblu3]

If swim throughs are in your dive plan, then definitely not a dive for Nomad. But for many shallow dives, Nomad's convenience and portability will amaze you. You will need to pay some attention to the hose above you, but it's not difficult to keep from tangling up with your buddy!

[@michaelgeorge819]

Is this carry-on luggage sized?

[@jeffmorton9220]

Will this work in less than calm water? What happens if it tries to supply the diver with air when capsized? Would the diver breathe water?

[@treaustin1]

Interesting product. I have a question though. Where did you get your rash guards personalized? I want to get some done for my staff but I don’t know where to start.

[@Julian-pw5mv]

So whats the advantage of this over regular scuba?

[@liberatumplox625]

Not having to carry a crap ton of really heavy gear, not having to wear a tank, not having to go to the scuba shop for more air - and far less maintenance.

[@lifeofmermaidlelie]

But is it compressed air or not? I think not, but with the scuba comparison I'm confused.

[@tedhaas8440]

The noise and vibration of the pump would not only drive be annoying, it would clear out the fish in the area.

[@tomatobrush3283]

Does it compress the air? I thought the problem with diving with air from the surface was the difference in air pressure?

[@JoeOceanside]

Yes that's exactly what it does

[@Daveg99]

Is the lagoon the blue heron bridge? The nomad is super cool.

[@JoeOceanside]

Hey David! Yes it is the blue heron bridge. I had been looking for that wreck for a while. Finally able to find it by being on the paddle board

[@danielherron3748]

My question is can you get extra battery packs that would accommodate several hours in the water? That would be awesome because I spent 3 hours and 45 minutes in Maui Hawaii without anything but just regular snorkels gear I would love to do the same with something like that would it be able to accommodate that length of time?

[@merlin1346]

i would love one because i cant swim after 67 years lol

[@Billbobaker]

If you consider the cost of tank filling, hydros and inspection this is win win. With and extra battery it's just over 2k.

[@Themarriedbachelor]

Nice piece for boat cleaning or just shallow commercial work. I don’t see a need for a spare air if I’m only at 30 feet. A skilled diver should be able to do a ditch and dawn to 30 feet. NAUI trained.

[@ljml1982]

So no decompression time with this?

[@JoeOceanside]

You can still do your safety stop at 15 ft. for good practice. However the nomad max depth is 30 ft so it would not be necessary unless you had done prior deep dives that day on a scuba tank.

[@bradleyhitchmough1447]

at 10m/33ft you are looking at 160mins of bottom time till no decompression takes place. unless you go back to back for id guys 3 full charges then its probably not a worry

[@rashidabdulharun6256]

Recomended for diving shallow water if you dive alone. You dont need to fill the oxigen tank and free diving any time and place you wanted. Its not comply with PADI regulation.

[@matthewwagner47]

Wonder what the military version is capable of?

[@bradleyhitchmough1447]

you get 3 batteries

[@WorldofColton]

This is everything we were missing with the blue!!! Great video Joe. You have me excited to get one in the future.

[@JoeOceanside]

Thanks Colt! And this is how the blue heron bridge looks on a good day, not like the soup you, rich and I dove in that one day

[@WorldofColton]

@@JoeOceanside Hope to get back there soon and do some real diving.

[@arthureginajones6785]

Our family own a Brownie compressor air for up to two. It is on the tire tube. Once, it happens, flip over. Good thing, two of us diving at 15 feets. Look at that new Nomad. I don't think its durable. In the open water, it will flip all the time unless the water smoothes. Tell you the turth, the diving tank is still the best. All the times, we rent them.

[@JoeOceanside]

This company is part of brownies

[@diveblu3]

Nomad actually has a very low center of gravity and the only time it might flip is if it's in breaking waves or conditions well outside the intended use case. If it does flip, the low center of gravity will allow it to turn right back upright. Water intrusion will not immediately damage the pump, but we would recommend rinsing fresh water through the pump and drying it out before storing away after the dive. If you're looking for a portable, convenient way to dive in shallow water, Nomad will not disappoint.

[@desert-walker]

Cool

[@jonnywatts2970]

So I'm guessing 30 feet is shallow enough to not worry about the bends?

[@xd-metal9026]

Hi, new sub here! I’ve been following this product for awhile and I like its portability and convenience.The big downside is its price though. I’m sure it would sell a lot more if they make it more affordable.

[@Visuallyben]

The only competitor is brownies third lung and that's even more expensive funny enough the founders son is the owner of the BLU3 company. It's made in pompano beach Florida I personally would NOT trust anything made by China as an alternative price is STEEP I agree but I would deff save up for this how many other devices let you breathe underwater.

[@Visuallyben]

Chinese products break within months you have no warranty from alibaba, and your life is on the line if that thing breaks...this on there hand has a year warranty.

[@nicwelch]

@@Visuallyben Why only a year though? It’s two grand!

[@GX-World]

we make this diving equipment and sell it for 500$. our device can dive for 8 hours on a full charge.

[@cristiancalderon4253]

@@GX-World what’s your product called? Link?