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03-03-2009, 09:40 PM | #1 |
Team Donkey
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PSL
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imput on a wrist computer
I want to get a pressure integrated wrist computer. Do you have any suggestions on an inexpensive model? Pros and cons to certain models? Thanx. Donk.
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03-03-2009, 09:52 PM | #2 |
M.I.A.
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Miami
Age: 40
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Re: imput on a wrist computer
Donkey I bought an Oceanic VT3 for a steal of a deal and was extremely excited about it. Then it came to put theory into practice and the wireless link just cannot be counted on.
Every dive I've taken with the computer has been a huge issue, a permanently lost link, and an aborted dive. Whats the point of wireless air integrated if I still need a redundant spg on a wire? But if you want to try your own luck I have the Oceanic VT3 and transmitter matched with an Oceanic Delta 4 FDX10 that I could sell you used for a good price, pm me. Mikey
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03-04-2009, 08:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: imput on a wrist computer
agreed
why trust something as important as tank pressure to an electronic device? although it would be cool to use on a pony. i've been diving the Uwatec Aladin Prime nice features, simple navigation not sure on the price...
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03-04-2009, 10:11 AM | #4 |
Sheepdog
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Ocala, FL
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Re: imput on a wrist computer
I've been using the Suunto Vytec for several years now and haven't had a problem yet. I just make sure to link up the computer & transmitter before each dive.
I've never lost a signal while diving. I have forgot to link it up first, but then I just use my SPG.
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03-04-2009, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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Re: imput on a wrist computer
suunto is pretty conservative as far as computers go from what i've heard.
not that its a bad thing depending on your type of diving.
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03-04-2009, 10:42 AM | #6 | |
Barracuda Handshake
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Cleveland, OH
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Re: imput on a wrist computer
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You still need an air pressure gauge, but you can just jam it in a BC pocket or somehow get it out of the way. One consideration: a compass is something I use on nearly all my dives because I'd get completely lost otherwise. You don't want to drive around with me, I once forgot how to go home ---- months after moving in.
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