New Halcyon Scooters
Well we’ve had our new Halcyon HDVT16 scooters for a couple of weeks now, so I thought I’d write down some of my thoughts.
First Impressions:
The HDVT16 is based on the SUEX Xjoy14 scooter (which we have 1 off here as well) but with a few bits and pieces added. Firstly, the Halcyon comes as standard with the 3-blade proplock (which allows the whole prop assembly to be removed underwater without using any tools) and a custom halcyon version of the N-Handle. Both of these can be fitted to the Suex, however the Halcyon has a couple of things that can’t be fitted to a Suex Xjoy 14. First of these is the cave over-ride. This is a bypass switch that connects the battery to the motor without the electronics. While not necessarily needed for Openwater diving this is a very nice addition for Cave diving. The other thing that is different is that the Halcyon has an aluminium body instead of the plastic body of the Suex. This gives the Halcyon scooter a deeper rating that the equivilent Suex. One other little touch that I think is great is that Halcyon have fitted a little drip tray into the tube. When you take the nose cone off, there are always a few drops of water that make it into the bottom of the tube. The Halcyon drip tray stops these making there way too far into the scooter.
In addition to all of this, there is everything we have learnt to expect from a SUEX scooter. It comes charged, weighted and ready to dive, all you have to do is fit a tow leash.
The Halcyon HDVT16 scooter costs £3900, and is available now.
If anyone wants to have a go with either the Halcyon or Suex scooters then please get in touch. Watch this space for Photos.