This can only be confirmed once we know what he bought.You are a fast learner - or at least getting the hint
Suunto Eon Core vs Shearwater Perdix 2
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Friends don't let friends dive Suunto. If those are the two options you are considering, without reservation get the Shearwater.
Eventually one of the few remaining Suunto fans will show up, but not many of them left.
Full disclosure. Yes, I'm a Shearwater fanboi. Not because I love spending money but because their computers and service are second to none. I've been diving Shearwaters for over a decade. They hold their value extremely well allowing you to sell your current model and upgrade in the future if desired. I currently own a Peregrine, Perdix AI and Perdix 2. I formerly owned two Petrel 1s that I sold at a very nice price relative to what I paid for them.
If you do buy the Perdix 2, don't use alkaline batteries. Technically they work, but Shearwater themselves discourages their use apart from short-term emergency use. Multiple threads on the topic. Stick with Energizer ultimate lithium (the current recommended battery by Shearwater), SAFT or rechargeable lithium batteries.
Eventually one of the few remaining Suunto fans will show up, but not many of them left.
Full disclosure. Yes, I'm a Shearwater fanboi. Not because I love spending money but because their computers and service are second to none. I've been diving Shearwaters for over a decade. They hold their value extremely well allowing you to sell your current model and upgrade in the future if desired. I currently own a Peregrine, Perdix AI and Perdix 2. I formerly owned two Petrel 1s that I sold at a very nice price relative to what I paid for them.
If you do buy the Perdix 2, don't use alkaline batteries. Technically they work, but Shearwater themselves discourages their use apart from short-term emergency use. Multiple threads on the topic. Stick with Energizer ultimate lithium (the current recommended battery by Shearwater), SAFT or rechargeable lithium batteries.
Blackcrusader
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So far these have all been quite subtle but if I am reading them correctly I think folks are suggesting the Shearwater has a slight edge.
When my Suunto pressure sensor died which was a known fault, Suunto refused to repair or replace my DC as out of warranty.
Bought a Shearwater Perdix several years ago. Best DC I have ever had. MY good dive buddy who is an instructor with other 1500 dives also bought a Perdix after seeing mine on many dives. Best thing so easy to see in low visibility conditions lol Easy to upload to dive log.
scubaozy
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Get garmin descent mk2i, its great, it can probably do almost everything Shearwater can do as well as its an amazing smart watch/outdoor companion.
Blackcrusader
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Yup I do not own a watch so the Perdix and the large clear digital screen was key for me.
scubaozy
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He said these 2 were offered by his LDS, perhaps they are not selling Garmin. Regardless, I am wearing it everyday and really enjoy it.
OMyMyOHellYes
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I wear a watch every day - that's why there's the Omega Seamaster and the Sekio SLA037 repro. With the bargain NERD 2 from Silent Explorers blowout sale, only one wrist will be burdened by Perdii on the upcoming trip so I'll probably have the Omega on the left wrist...
I'd be interested in the Garmin as a backup computer if it didn't require a different transmitter. I like that it has GPS tracking, and those details could be added to my logs.
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