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- From: andre@broccoli.bae.bellcore.com (Andre Cosma)
- Subject: recommendations on dive computers and BCs sought
- Message-ID: <1992Nov16.202120.15769@walter.bellcore.com>
- Keywords: dive computers, BCs, regulators
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- Organization: Bellcore
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 20:21:20 GMT
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- Hello netters,
-
- I remember seeing a number of articles posted in the last few months
- in the area of dive computers, but I don't recall seeing any (in)formal
- surveys on this subject. I am looking for comments and recommendations
- on the 'few' (:-)) models available out there (likes/dislikes, real
- lemons, etc), where bought, and pricing info.
-
- I realize that the range of features, 'bells and whistles' is quite
- extensive, so let me say that I intend to do only non-deco diving and
- am not looking for air-integrated units. The main features would be
- keeping track of my N2 loading, surface intervals, remaining bottom
- time, safety stops, deco stops (if needed), etc.
-
- A quick trip to the local dive shop revealed that they sell three
- different models: the Orca Marathon, the Suunto and the Oceanic ????.
- Needless to say, I could not decide which one would be right for me,
- based solely on the owner's description of features (although the Orca
- was touted as the only computer on the market which has user-replaceable
- batteries, albeit at ~$23 a pop. I seem to remember that the topic
- of user-replaceable batteries has come up on the net before and there
- was at least one model which takes standard-size batteries, as opposed
- to the Orca, which takes the special battery.)
-
- I hope to decide which model would be best for me, based on your
- comments and recommendations, and the available budget at the time of
- purchase (could be a big limiting factor). I will summarize all
- comments and recommendations and make them available upon request.
-
- In a related area, I was planning on buying a BC and regulator. I found
- valuable info in the archives and the currently available articles.
- The same local dive shop is running a sale on SeaQuest BCs and Conshelf
- regs. I asked about the US Divers Cousteau BC (a favorite with some
- people who have recently posted), but the owner recommended the
- SeaQuest. Has anyone compared the US Divers Cousteau with the higher end
- SeaQuest unit(s)?
-
- I hope I'm not asking for too much. Please send e-mail to
- andre@bae.bellcore.com or post.
-
- Thanks alot,
-
- Andre Cosma
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