New Computer
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New Computer
Now that I am back from my Thailand vacation and ready to dive in the cold I am going to start my gear purchasing in the next week or 2.....
Trying to decide on computer, most people I have talked to say the Zoop is good for what you need especially for starting out.
Thoughts?
Trying to decide on computer, most people I have talked to say the Zoop is good for what you need especially for starting out.
Thoughts?
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I'm pretty sure that the Zoop does not have back lighting....
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Can you shine a light on it and see it well? I know it doesn't have back light...that was the one thing I was concerned about.
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Yes.seattlepaul1975 wrote:Can you shine a light on it and see it well? I know it doesn't have back light...that was the one thing I was concerned about.
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What's your price range?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Thoughts?
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I've had a few Suunto comuters - In general, they are decent computers but have a few drawbacks...
They are ultra conservative - Depending on the way you look at it, this is a good or bad thing.
Battery - The battery charge indicator on the Suuntos is horrible. I've booted my Cobra up on shore and it's said "OK" only to have it completely die at depth. I've also had my Suunto D4 reboot itself in the middle of a dive because the batterry was low - although the indicator said the batter was "OK". Also, the replacement battery for Suuntos are very specific - I cant think of the battery manufacturer off the top of head - but using the same size Duracel will void your waranty (as I found out the hard way).
That said, the Suunto Zoop would probably make a good starter computer. Just make sure you replace the battery ar about a 30 dive interval and always have a spare in your dive kit.
They are ultra conservative - Depending on the way you look at it, this is a good or bad thing.
Battery - The battery charge indicator on the Suuntos is horrible. I've booted my Cobra up on shore and it's said "OK" only to have it completely die at depth. I've also had my Suunto D4 reboot itself in the middle of a dive because the batterry was low - although the indicator said the batter was "OK". Also, the replacement battery for Suuntos are very specific - I cant think of the battery manufacturer off the top of head - but using the same size Duracel will void your waranty (as I found out the hard way).
That said, the Suunto Zoop would probably make a good starter computer. Just make sure you replace the battery ar about a 30 dive interval and always have a spare in your dive kit.
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Up to 500...but open.chokolad wrote:What's your price range?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Thoughts?
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I saw a new Liquivision Xeo for 750 somewhere. That comp will suit you today, and much further down the road if you go beyond recreational.
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Go to www.divegearexpress.com and check out the sales that they are having on Hollis ( Oceanic) computers.....seattlepaul1975 wrote:Up to 500...but open.chokolad wrote:What's your price range?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Thoughts?
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Thanks for all the input! It's great to get the assistance and recommendations.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
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I have an oceanic pro plus 2 (with compass) I'll sell to you for $300.
Also have a Zeagle Ranger BC size XL I'll sell for $175.
Both in great shape.
Also have a Zeagle Ranger BC size XL I'll sell for $175.
Both in great shape.
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I will keep that in mindJeremy wrote:I have an oceanic pro plus 2 (with compass) I'll sell to you for $300.
Also have a Zeagle Ranger BC size XL I'll sell for $175.
Both in great shape.
Thanks!!
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I have the suunto geko.. Its the same as the zoop.. if you light it up with your dive light glows for an hour or so.. and it's great on battery, I got a year and a half on the battery when it was new.. they fall in the 225 dollar price range...
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Were you able to hear any whales?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Now that I am back from my Thailand vacation and ready to dive in the cold ...
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johndo88 wrote:Were you able to hear any whales?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Now that I am back from my Thailand vacation and ready to dive in the cold ...
No whales..but when I first heard the fish chomping on the coral with the "crunching" sound I was a bit surprised...never heard that before. The one thing I did hear that was freaky was hearing the other dive boats above us going around.
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ahhhh the crackle of the reef... i hear it in florida , its shrimp .. I do believeseattlepaul1975 wrote:johndo88 wrote:Were you able to hear any whales?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Now that I am back from my Thailand vacation and ready to dive in the cold ...
No whales..but when I first heard the fish chomping on the coral with the "crunching" sound I was a bit surprised...never heard that before. The one thing I did hear that was freaky was hearing the other dive boats above us going around.
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I heard the "crunching" in Bonaire. It was the Parrot fish scraping algae off the coral heads. Sounds really cool.H20doctor wrote:ahhhh the crackle of the reef... i hear it in florida , its shrimp .. I do believeseattlepaul1975 wrote:johndo88 wrote:Were you able to hear any whales?seattlepaul1975 wrote:Now that I am back from my Thailand vacation and ready to dive in the cold ...
No whales..but when I first heard the fish chomping on the coral with the "crunching" sound I was a bit surprised...never heard that before. The one thing I did hear that was freaky was hearing the other dive boats above us going around.
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I'm in the same boat as well. I'm looking at the Zoop or the Hollis DG03. Anyone use both?
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+1 on that ProPlus. Thats a great deal. I like mine alot. At that price makes it a great deal.
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I went with a new zoop. :-). As well as a pile of other gear :-)
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Nice! Congrats!
Thats kinda how dive gear purchases go.. it never stops with just one item.. and really just never stops
Thats kinda how dive gear purchases go.. it never stops with just one item.. and really just never stops
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Hear, hear! (She says, surveying with dismay the SEVEN sets of fins hanging downstairs . . . )it never stops with just one item.. and really just never stops
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kdupreez wrote:Nice! Congrats!
Thats kinda how dive gear purchases go.. it never stops with just one item.. and really just never stops
Yeah I knew it was going to be a big one...I still didn't have any gear of my own other than fins/mask/snorkel. Well...that is changed.....once it all comes in (had to be ordered) I will have, Drysuit, Thermals, Computer, Compass, Regs, SS1, BC, EVO3 boots
Just need the gear and time to dive dive dive dive!