Regardless of whether you are diving at 30 feet on a coral
reef, 130 feet in a wreck or at 300 feet in a cave, the key
elements to diving are the same. Having an enjoyable dive
remains the goal while 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
this unique diving system, is specifically designed to give
divers a distinct advantage in these critical areas.
Buoyancy:
The Halcyon MC System adjusts to every type of diving with
the selection of the proper buoyancy and weighting system.
Buoyancy compensation is available in the
Eclipse
system specifically designed to maximize single tank
efficiency while the
Evolve
wing offers the ideal lift and trim characteristics for
double tank streamlining.
Weighting:
The
MC System incorporates the use of detachable and
non-detachable weight, adjusted specifically for each
diver. The stainless backplate provides six pounds of
non-detachable weight evenly disbursed across the diver's
back. Alternatively, divers may choose the aluminum
backplate when additional weight is not
necessary.
The
Halcyon ACB Weighting System now comes in sizes ranging
from 12 pounds (six per side) to 30 pounds of detachable
weight while V-Weights and Keel Weights are available for
additional weight customization.
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
System 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.
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Five point system insures snug fit and eliminates tank roll
and drift
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MC Storage Pak provides "transparent" storage for alternate
lift and signaling devices
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Bent D-rings facilitate one-handed storage of accessories
like Scout lights or stage bottles
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Complete adjustability of D-rings eliminates inappropriate
attachment points